Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he will announce the investment decision on Sizewell C.
As announced by my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the Autumn Statement on 17th November, the Government intends to proceed with developing a new nuclear power plant at Sizewell C, backing the project with £700 million.
The Government aims to reach a conclusion on negotiations this month, subject to final approvals for the investment. Further details will be announced in due course.