CBI

The CBI commented on the government’s announcement of  potential sites for new nuclear power stations in the UK.

John Cridland, CBI Deputy Director-General, said:
“New nuclear stations can provide reliable, low-carbon power for Britain. Renewables and energy efficiency are vital to meeting our carbon targets, but without new nuclear stations they will not be enough.

“Selecting the sites for new stations enables investors to start formalising their plans and this consultation will ensure the right sites are chosen.

“But while today’s news is welcome we should not forget our energy security is under increased threat, and the government cannot afford any delay in getting the nuclear programme in train. That means we need a national planning statement on nuclear building as soon as possible. Even now it will probably be 2017 before any nuclear stations come online. Any further delay could be disastrous.”