Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill
Debate between Baroness Watkins of Tavistock and Viscount Hanworth
Committee stage
Tuesday 8th March 2022
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Tuesday 8th March 2022
(2 years, 2 months ago)
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Viscount Hanworth (Lab)
I regard this amendment as a complete blind. Indeed, the figures that have been quoted do not tally with the ones to which I am privy. Large nuclear power plants are the only proven technology available today to provide a continuous and reliable source of low-carbon electricity. They have never been afflicted by major unplanned outages, albeit that as nuclear power plants—
The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB)
My Lords, there is a Division in the Chamber. The Committee will adjourn and return as soon as agreed after Members present have voted.