MPs take evidence on building new nuclear, the challenges ahead
11 September 2012
The Energy and Climate Change Committee holds the second public evidence session on 'Building new nuclear- the challenges ahead' at 10.15am on Tuesday 11 September, in Committee Room 16, Palace of Westminster.
- Parliament TV: Building new nuclear: the challenges ahead
- Inquiry: Building new nuclear: the challenges ahead
- Energy and Climate Change Committee
Witnesses
Panel 1, at 10.15:
- Alyn Jones, Lead Officer, New Nuclear Local Authorities Group (NNLAG)
- Bob Brown, Corporate Director – Corporate Services, Sedgemoor District Council
- Nick Pidgeon, Professor of Environmental Psychology, Cardiff University
Panel 2, at 11.15 (approx):
- John Earp, Fellow, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Alasdair Reisner, Director of External Affairs, Civil Engineering Contractors Association - Dr Tim Fox, Head of Energy and Environment, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Steve Geary, Skills Strategy Director, CITB Construction Skills
Main issues likely to be addressed
- Public attitudes towards new nuclear power stations
- Developing the supply chain for new nuclear power stations
- How to ensure that the workforce has the necessary skills
- The lessons that can be learnt from nuclear new build in other countries