Small nuclear power - evidence session

• Inquiry: Small nuclear power
• Energy and Climate Change Committee

Witnesses

At 9.30 am

• Professor Rebecca Seviour, Chair, ThorEA (Thorium Energy Association)
• Professor Tim Abram, Director, Centre for Nuclear Energy Technology, Dalton Nuclear Institute
• Professor Martin Freer, University of Birmingham, representing the Centre for Low Carbon Futures

At 10.30 am

• Paul Stein, Chief Scientific, Rolls Royce Plc
• Dr David Clarke, Chief Executive, Energy Technologies Institute
• Peter Haslam, Head of Policy, Nuclear Industry Association

Timings are approximate

Purpose of session

The session will explore a range of issues, including:

• The potential role of small nuclear power in the UK
• Research and development of fuels and technologies
• Challenges – including regulatory issues, safety and security

Further information

• About Parliament: Select Committees
• Visiting Parliament: Watch Committees