Energy: Nuclear Safety

Debate between Lord Broers and Lord Freud

Thursday 11th November 2010 Lords Chamber

[Lord Broers]

My Lords, I ask the Government, through the Minister, to reassure us that they realise the urgency of the situation. There is a limited capacity for making nuclear plants and the suppliers of nuclear plants already have their order books filled. China is currently building four or five new plants. We must get on with this, as it is extremely urgent. We must take safety into account, but please reassure us that the Government realise the urgency of the matter.

[Lord Freud]

My Lords, we realise the urgency. That is why we are going to produce a full statement on the issue very shortly.