MPs hear evidence on future of North West’s nuclear industry

• Video and Audio: Future of Nuclear Industry in North West evidence session
• North West Committee

Witnesses

4.15 pm

• Jean Llewelyn, Chief Executive, National Skills Academy for Nuclear
• Dr Graham Baldwin, North West Universities Association
• Mike Graham National Secretary, Prospect
• Rupert Steele, Director of Regulation, Scottish Power

5.15 pm

• Fergus McMorrow, Chief Executive, Copeland Borough Council
• David Hayes, Cumbria Vision
• Richard Leafe, Chief Executive, Lake District National Park

6.00 pm

• Martin Forwood, Campaign Coordinator, CORE
• Councillor Ralph Pryke, Chair of the Nuclear Free Local Authorities England Forum

The inquiry is looking into

• the effect of expanding the nuclear industry on the North West, including the impact on: the economy, jobs, skills, local and regional business and the environment
• the role of regional universities and education bodies in supporting the nuclear industry in the region
• what support is needed to maximise the potential benefits for businesses in the region
• what improvements to the regional infrastructure will be needed, including during the construction phase
• what are the arguments for and against each of the proposed four sites announced on Monday 9 November
• what lessons can be learnt from earlier commissioning experiences
• the role of regional bodies, and partnership arrangements between such bodies, in maximising the potential benefits and minimising the negative impacts of expanding the nuclear industry in the North West