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Debate between Adam Thompson and Kerry McCarthy
Tuesday 12th November 2024

(1 week, 3 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Adam Thompson Portrait Adam Thompson (Erewash) (Lab)
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T7. The Joint European Torus fusion experiment in Oxfordshire has been delivering fantastic scientific results, standing at the forefront of UK science and the fusion experiment internationally. As JET begins to be decommissioned as we move forward to our next large experiment in Bassetlaw, can the Minister comment on how we will retain all the excellent science expertise that has been built up in JET over the past decade?

Kerry McCarthy Portrait Kerry McCarthy
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I got to see the JET project when I visited Culham. There is huge potential for a cluster there. Many more companies are being attracted to that sector. My hon. Friend is right that we need to maximise the skills that are there, but I am confident, having spoken to companies that have been attracted to Culham, and having spoken to international companies too, that we will continue to do so.