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star this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property hansard heading Gas Fired Power Stations more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they gave, in deciding on introducing additional electricity generation by way of new gas facilities, to whether these requirements could have been met by accelerating the small modular reactors programme. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
unstar this property uin HL3270 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-26more like thismore than 2024-03-26
star this property answer text <p>A range of sources of generation contribute to system flexibility, especially when the wind isn't blowing or the sun isn't shining. In the case of nuclear, Great British Nuclear is running a Technology Selection Process for Small Modular Reactors. The Government’s aim is to run the fastest competition of its kind in the world, to identify technologies with the potential to deliver projects in the mid-2030s.</p><p> </p><p>In the immediate term, to maintain security of electricity supply, a limited amount of new gas capacity is needed as the main mature technology capable of providing sustained flexible capacity.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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less than 2024-03-26T11:53:54.743Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-26T11:53:54.743Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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1686534
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star this property date less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property answering dept id 215 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property hansard heading Trawsfynydd Power Station: Small Modular Reactors more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what is their current assessment of the suitability of constructing a small modular nuclear reactor at the nuclear power station in Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd. more like this
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unstar this property uin HL2115 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-14more like thismore than 2024-02-14
star this property answer text <p>Trawsfynydd could be a candidate for new nuclear in future and is one of a number of potential sites that could host new civil nuclear projects, subject to National planning policy, regulatory approvals and technical assessments.</p><p> </p><p>As a first step towards developing a new nuclear National Policy Statement, Government is consulting on a proposed policy for determining how new nuclear power stations will be sited beyond 2025, including the potential for Small Modular Reactors and other advanced nuclear technologies.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst no decision on sites has been taken, Great British Nuclear is working with Government to support access to potential new nuclear sites, and is open to discuss potential opportunities with site owners.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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less than 2024-02-14T15:44:00.86Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-14T15:44:00.86Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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1675730
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star this property date less than 2023-12-05more like thismore than 2023-12-05
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property answering dept id 215 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property hansard heading Electricity Interconnectors: Wales more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what progress has been made towards the creation of an electricity grid interconnector between north-west and south-west Wales. more like this
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unstar this property uin HL897 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-18more like thismore than 2023-12-18
star this property answer text <p>As part of the Network Options Assessment (NAO) which accompanied the Holistic Network Design (HND), the Electricity System Operator (ESO) identified the need for a new network reinforcement between North and South Wales. National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is responsible for delivery of the required infrastructure. NGET is currently undertaking a detailed design phase to determine the exact route.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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less than 2023-12-18T13:59:46.1Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-18T13:59:46.1Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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1456943
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star this property date less than 2022-04-05more like thismore than 2022-04-05
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Manufacturing Industries: Iron and Steel more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what proportion of the steel used in the UK manufacturing industry was produced (1) in the UK, (2) in the EU, and (3) in the rest of the world, in the last year for which figures are available. more like this
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unstar this property uin HL7731 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-04-20more like thismore than 2022-04-20
star this property answer text <p>We are unable to identify the country of origin for steel used in the UK manufacturing industry specifically.</p><p> </p><p>In 2020, the UK consumed 9.0mt of finished steel (World Steel Association report, copy attached). According to the International Steel Statistics Bureau, 50% was sourced from UK producers. The remaining 50% was imported from foreign producers. Based on import data, we estimate the following proportions for the regions below:</p><ol><li>The EU: 35%</li><li>The Rest of the World: 15%</li></ol><p>According to the Future Capacities and Capabilities of the UK Steel Industry (attached), c.20% of the demand for finished steel products in 2015 was for manufacturing (defined as automotive, machinery &amp; engineering, and packaging).</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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star this property file name 2021-World-Steel-in-Figures (HL7731).pdf more like this
star this property title World Steel Association report more like this
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star this property file name UK_Steel_Capabilities_-_Appendices_-_FINAL_141217 (HL7731).pdf more like this
star this property title Future Capacities/Capabilities, UK Steel Industry more like this
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less than 2022-04-20T08:58:15.437Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-20T08:58:15.437Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-03-29more like thismore than 2022-03-29
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Trawsfynydd Power Station and Wylfa Power Station: Small Modular Reactors more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their policy towards the construction of small modular reactors at the nuclear sites at (1) Trawsfynydd, and (2) Wylfa. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
unstar this property uin HL7475 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-04-12more like thismore than 2022-04-12
star this property answer text <p>The Government notes growing local and regional interest in a number of sites for further nuclear development, including at Trawsfynydd and Wylfa. A new National Policy Statement for nuclear electricity generation infrastructure deployable after 2025 will be developed to reflect the changing policy and technology landscape for nuclear and support the transition to net zero. This will be consulted on in the usual manner, in due course.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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less than 2022-04-12T11:20:09.007Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-12T11:20:09.007Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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1440000
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star this property date less than 2022-03-10more like thismore than 2022-03-10
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Tidal Power: River Severn more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to reconsider the proposal for building a Severn Barrage to generate electricity from a renewable source; and what plans they have to discuss this with the Welsh Government. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
unstar this property uin HL6902 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-03-24more like thismore than 2022-03-24
star this property answer text <p>The Government remains open to considering well-developed proposals for tidal range projects in British bays and estuaries, provided that such proposals can demonstrate energy system benefits, plausible environmental impact mitigation strategies, and value for money in the context of other forms of low carbon generation. The Government engages regularly with the Welsh Government on matters of common interest.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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less than 2022-03-24T17:24:41.22Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-24T17:24:41.22Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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1439103
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star this property date less than 2022-03-08more like thismore than 2022-03-08
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Energy Supply: Imports more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how much of the UK's energy needs are currently being met from the UK's own resources; and what proportion of this is dependent on the importing of (1) oil, and (2) gas, from overseas suppliers. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
unstar this property uin HL6779 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-03-22more like thismore than 2022-03-22
star this property answer text <p>The most recent data (Energy Trends, December 2021) for the 9 months to September 2021 shows 60.4 per cent of our energy needs was met from indigenous production. Of the remaining 37.4 per cent (with stock changes accounting for the residual difference), 20 per cent of our net imports was for primary oil and oil products and 64 per cent for gas. The vast majority of our gas imports came from reliable suppliers such as Norway.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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less than 2022-03-22T14:19:07.987Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-22T14:19:07.987Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-03-08more like thismore than 2022-03-08
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Nuclear Fusion: Research more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with those in charge of laboratories in Oxford who are working on the generation of electricity from nuclear fusion; and what resources they are making available to accelerate this research and its practical application. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
unstar this property uin HL6780 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-03-16more like thismore than 2022-03-16
star this property answer text <p>The Government works closely with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), the UK’s fusion research organisation based in Oxfordshire. UKAEA is widely recognised as a global leader in fusion R&amp;D and is critical to the delivery of the UK’s Fusion Strategy, which was published last year. Since 2017 the Government has committed around £500m towards new UKAEA research programmes and facilities and will continue to support fusion research over the new Spending Review period with £708m allocated to UKAEA within the Government’s £39.8bn R&amp;D budget for 2022-2025. This will help to keep the UK in pole position to commercialise fusion energy, which would be low-carbon, sustainable and secure.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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less than 2022-03-16T13:16:54.363Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-16T13:16:54.363Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-11-17more like thismore than 2021-11-17
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Coal: Finance more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how much money they (1) allocated, and (2) spent, in the financial years (a) 2018–19, (b) 2019–20; and (c) 2020–21, on the maintenance of coal tips in England. more like this
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unstar this property uin HL4176 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-12-08more like thismore than 2021-12-08
star this property answer text <p>There are over 6,000 disused colliery tips in Great Britain, 2,460 of these are in Wales. Most of the colliery tips are now vegetated either through planned restoration or natural self-seeding. The Coal Authority currently owns 40 of the disused colliery tip sites in Great Britain (8 in England) and the spend profile for those tips is below:</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><em><strong>Year</strong></em></p></td><td><p><em><strong>2018/19</strong></em></p></td><td><p><em><strong>2019/20</strong></em></p></td><td><p><em><strong>2020/21</strong></em></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Allocated overall tips budget</p></td><td><p>385k</p></td><td><p>365k</p></td><td><p>365k</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Actual overall tips spend</p></td><td><p>399k</p></td><td><p>345k</p></td><td><p>297k (covid affected)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>English tips actual spend</p></td><td><p>13k</p></td><td><p>15k</p></td><td><p>15k</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><em>Source: The Coal Authority </em></p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Callanan remove filter
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less than 2021-12-08T12:20:54.147Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-08T12:20:54.147Z
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1379734
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star this property date less than 2021-11-17more like thismore than 2021-11-17
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Coal: Safety more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of coal tips in England that (1) pose, and (2) potentially pose, a danger to nearby communities; and what is the estimated cost of addressing any such dangers. more like this
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unstar this property uin HL4177 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-12-01more like thismore than 2021-12-01
star this property answer text <p>The vast majority of disused tips in England are now in either local authority or private ownership along with the legal responsibility for preventing any danger to the public. The majority of spoil tips were transferred to the current owners following the closure of the coal industry and break up of British Coal (formerly National Coal Board) and disposal of its land. The Coal Authority own eight tips in England, and these are kept under regular inspection with an annual budget allocated to undertake any necessary maintenance and safety works.</p> more like this
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less than 2021-12-01T17:36:42.59Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-01T17:36:42.59Z
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