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Nuclear Power: Economic Growth and Job Creation

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of large-scale nuclear in creating jobs and on economic growth.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
29 Jun 2026
Target answer date
1 Jul 2026
Answer
7 Jul 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 29 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of large-scale nuclear in creating jobs and on economic growth.

  2. 1 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 7 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    Gigawatt-scale projects are delivering major benefits to local and national economies in support of the government’s growth agenda. EDF reports that the Hinkley Point C project supports 26,000 direct and indirect jobs across Britain and contributes £13.3 ...

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