Thursday 14th July 2022

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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I am not a member of that committee, so I am afraid that I cannot answer that question.

Lord West of Spithead Portrait Lord West of Spithead (Lab)
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My Lords, nuclear is crucial to our future energy supply. Will there be an announcement before the House rises next Thursday about Sizewell C and all of the decisions that have been delayed?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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The noble Lord makes an important point and I completely agree about the importance of nuclear and Sizewell C. Negotiations are continuing; I think it unlikely that there will be an announcement before the House rises.