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Tuesday 21st September 2021

(2 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Scully Portrait Paul Scully
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We speak to the recruitment sector on a number of occasions. I will happily sit down with the hon. Member to discuss the matter further.

Marco Longhi Portrait Marco Longhi (Dudley North) (Con)
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The resilience of our energy sector and our journey towards net zero are key matters for the House. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that nuclear power forms an important part of our future energy mix?

Greg Hands Portrait Greg Hands
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My hon. Friend is right. Nuclear power is a vital part of our future energy mix. We have committed to trying to achieve at least one more gigawatt power plant during this Parliament and we have set out plans for small and advanced nuclear reactors.