Nuclear Power Debate

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Department: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Kevin Foster

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Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Monday 4th June 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call Mr Kevin Foster.

Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster (Torbay) (Con)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker; obviously you are saving the best till last.

I welcome today’s statement and the Secretary of State’s commitment to a new generation of nuclear reactors. He will be aware of the close link in France between nuclear and the navy and civil nuclear power in terms of long-term careers for those who serve in the submarines providing the deterrent. Will he do the same with our industry?

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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My hon. Friend makes a very good point. The engineering skills we need in the armed forces and their civil applications can lead to careers that cross both. I will make sure that his recommendation is followed through.

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