Wylfa Nuclear Power Station

Welsh Government Minister gives evidence on suspension of Wylfa Newydd development plans

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Friday, February 22, 2019
Wales, Economy of Wales, Politics of Wales, Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Welsh Government, Ken Skates, Welsh language, Minister for the Economy and Transport

Welsh Affairs Committee continue their inquiry into the closure of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station

Key Points: 
  • The Welsh Affairs Committee will hear from Welsh Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates on impact to Welsh economy and way forward following suspension of work at Wylfa Newydd.
  • On 17 January 2019 Horizon announced that it was suspending its nuclear development programme, including work on Wylfa Newydd.
  • In response to the suspension of works, the Welsh Affairs Committee will take evidence from the Welsh Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates AM.
  • The Committee will ask the Minister about the impact on the Welsh economy and how the Welsh Government is supporting those affected.

Welsh Government Minister gives evidence on suspension of Wylfa Newydd development plans

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Friday, February 22, 2019
Wales, Economy of Wales, Politics of Wales, Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Welsh Government, Ken Skates, Welsh language, Minister for the Economy and Transport

Welsh Affairs Committee continue their inquiry into the closure of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station

Key Points: 
  • The Welsh Affairs Committee will hear from Welsh Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates on impact to Welsh economy and way forward following suspension of work at Wylfa Newydd.
  • On 17 January 2019 Horizon announced that it was suspending its nuclear development programme, including work on Wylfa Newydd.
  • In response to the suspension of works, the Welsh Affairs Committee will take evidence from the Welsh Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates AM.
  • The Committee will ask the Minister about the impact on the Welsh economy and how the Welsh Government is supporting those affected.

Welsh Government Minister gives evidence on suspension of Wylfa Newydd development plans

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 22, 2019
Wales, Economy of Wales, Politics of Wales, Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Welsh Government, Ken Skates, Welsh language, Minister for the Economy and Transport

Welsh Affairs Committee continue their inquiry into the closure of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station

Key Points: 
  • The Welsh Affairs Committee will hear from Welsh Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates on impact to Welsh economy and way forward following suspension of work at Wylfa Newydd.
  • On 17 January 2019 Horizon announced that it was suspending its nuclear development programme, including work on Wylfa Newydd.
  • In response to the suspension of works, the Welsh Affairs Committee will take evidence from the Welsh Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates AM.
  • The Committee will ask the Minister about the impact on the Welsh economy and how the Welsh Government is supporting those affected.

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Subdivisions of Wales, Wales, Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Eir, Anglesey

The complainant requested various copies of Cabinet/Board Meeting minutes in respect of the proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station project on Anglesey. The Welsh Government initially refused the request in its entirety relying on regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR on the basis that the information involves the disclosure of internal communications, however, it subsequently disclosed full copies of two of the Board minutes and redacted copies of the remaining minutes. The Commissioner has considered the Welsh Government’s reliance on the exception cited and has concluded that it was entitled to rely on regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR in respect of the remaining withheld information.

Key Points: 
  • The complainant requested various copies of Cabinet/Board Meeting minutes in respect of the proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station project on Anglesey.
  • The Welsh Government initially refused the request in its entirety relying on regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR on the basis that the information involves the disclosure of internal communications, however, it subsequently disclosed full copies of two of the Board minutes and redacted copies of the remaining minutes.
  • The Commissioner has considered the Welsh Governments reliance on the exception cited and has concluded that it was entitled to rely on regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR in respect of the remaining withheld information.

Committee examines economic impact of halt to development of Wylfa Newydd

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Saturday, February 9, 2019
Subdivisions of Wales, Wales, Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Energy, Horizon Nuclear Power, Anglesey, Advanced boiling water reactor, Nuclear reactor, Nuclear power in the United Kingdom

Welsh Affairs Committee look into the halt of the development of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station

Key Points: 
  • Horizon Nuclear Power Ltd, owned by Japanese company Hitachi, had been planning to build two Advanced Boiling Water Reactors close to the site of the old Wylfa nuclear power station on Anglesey.
  • On 17 January 2019 Horizon announced that it was suspending its nuclear development programme, including work on Wylfa Newydd.
  • The Welsh Affairs Committee will hold an evidence session examining how the suspension of the Wylfa Newydd development will affect the local economy and communities.
  • Following this session, the Committee plans to meet with the Welsh government and local stakeholders to ensure the full impact of the decision is taken into consideration.

Committee examines economic impact of halt to development of Wylfa Newydd

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Saturday, February 9, 2019
Subdivisions of Wales, Wales, Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Energy, Horizon Nuclear Power, Anglesey, Advanced boiling water reactor, Nuclear reactor, Nuclear power in the United Kingdom

Welsh Affairs Committee look into the halt of the development of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station

Key Points: 
  • Horizon Nuclear Power Ltd, owned by Japanese company Hitachi, had been planning to build two Advanced Boiling Water Reactors close to the site of the old Wylfa nuclear power station on Anglesey.
  • On 17 January 2019 Horizon announced that it was suspending its nuclear development programme, including work on Wylfa Newydd.
  • The Welsh Affairs Committee will hold an evidence session examining how the suspension of the Wylfa Newydd development will affect the local economy and communities.
  • Following this session, the Committee plans to meet with the Welsh government and local stakeholders to ensure the full impact of the decision is taken into consideration.

Business Committee question Secretary of State Greg Clark

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Companies, Economy of Japan, Industrial organization, Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Brexit, Greg Clark, Hitachi, Horizon Nuclear Power, Nuclear power in the United Kingdom

Secretary of State questioned on Brexit, Nissan’s decision on investment in Sunderland and energy policy

Key Points: 

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee questions Secretary of State Greg Clark on the work of his Department, with a likely focus on Brexit, Nissan’s decision on investment in Sunderland, and, considering the recent Hitachi decision to suspend works at Wylfa, also on energy policy.

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Articles, Languages, Horizon Nuclear Power, Eir, Welsh language, FOIA, Culture

The complainant has requested various items of information in respect of the Welsh Government’s direct engagement with Horizon Nuclear Power Limited and Hitachi Limited commencing September 2014 to date and concerning the proposed Wylfa Newydd development. The Welsh Government refused the request by virtue of section 12 FOIA and regulation 12(4)(b) EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Welsh Government was entitled to rely on section 12 in respect of the non-environmental information and regulation 12(4)(b) in relation to the environmental information. However, in failing to provide appropriate advice and assistance the Welsh Government breached section 16 FOIA.

Key Points: 
  • The complainant has requested various items of information in respect of the Welsh Governments direct engagement with Horizon Nuclear Power Limited and Hitachi Limited commencing September 2014 to date and concerning the proposed Wylfa Newydd development.
  • The Welsh Government refused the request by virtue of section 12 FOIA and regulation 12(4)(b) EIR.
  • The Commissioners decision is that the Welsh Government was entitled to rely on section 12 in respect of the non-environmental information and regulation 12(4)(b) in relation to the environmental information.
  • However, in failing to provide appropriate advice and assistance the Welsh Government breached section 16 FOIA.

Committee chair comments on Hitachi decision on Wylfa

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Llanbadrig, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Energy in the United Kingdom, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Economy of the United Kingdom, Economy, Energy policy, Rachel Reeves, Science and technology in the United Kingdom

Rachel Reeves MP says Wylfa is not unexpected but it deals a heavy blow to the Government’s energy policy

Key Points: 
  • Rachel Reeves MP, Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee said:
    "The announcement on Wylfa is not unexpected but it deals a heavy blow to the Governments energy policy and to jobs and the local economy.
  • Ive previously asked the Secretary of State about the progress of the Wylfa project and this decision suggests the Government has taken its eye off the ball on a crucial plank of their nuclear energy policy.
  • "Given this decision drives a coach and horses through their energy policy, the Government must come forward with a Plan B on how it is going to plug the gap left by Wylfa.
  • We will be questioning the Secretary of State about these issues when he appears before the BEIS Committee at the beginning of February".