PM RIGHT TO PUT NUCLEAR POWER FIRMLY ON THE AGENDA - CBI CHIEF
Responding to reports that the Prime Minister will declare nuclear power stations 'back on the agenda with a vengeance' in his speech to the CBI Annual Dinner tonight (Tuesday), CBI Director-General Sir Digby Jones said:
"The Prime Minister is absolutely right to put nuclear power firmly on the agenda for the future.
"The Government must take brave decisions as a result of its energy review, to help deliver to business and consumers secure and affordable power for the long term - that doesn't come at the expense of the environment.
"With an ever-increasing reliance on imported gas, and the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions, nuclear power may well form part of the solution.
"New nuclear build need not be at the expense of renewable sources - both can have a role delivering the UK's 21st Century energy supplies.
"Whatever the mix of energy sources, a big leap forward in energy efficiency from all sectors is also essential."
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Stuart
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