Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Jobs 2026-02-10
2026-02-10
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the potential for clean energy jobs in her constituency due to the construction of SMRs.
What estimate has been made of the potential impact of constructing small modular reactors on the number of clean energy jobs?
There is huge potential for small modular reactors to support up to 3,000 jobs at Wylfa and thousands more across the supply chain. The Government aims to enable every part of the country to benefit.
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Did not provide a specific job creation estimate as requested
The Secretary Of State Provided General Statements About Potential Benefits But Did Not Give A Numerical Job Impact Estimate.
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Q2
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MP referenced an article about Scottish workers relocating due to lack of new nuclear development in Scotland.
An SMR and new nuclear at Hunterston would support 650 skilled jobs but relocation is happening due to opposition. Does the Secretary of State agree we are losing talent because SNP opposes nuclear?
The SNP's dogmatic opposition means new nuclear is not happening in Scotland. The answer to it is to vote Labour in May.
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Avoided discussing the loss of talent and investment directly
Redirected To Voting Preference Rather Than Addressing Job Impact
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Q3
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MP is interested in SMRs for Northern Ireland and the Secretary of State's discussions with local authorities.
Can you please ask what discussion there has been with the Northern Ireland Assembly to ensure benefit from small modular reactor schemes?
Discussions are devolved but potential for SMRs is huge across UK. It can play an important role in energy mix and benefit all regions.
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Did not provide specific details on discussions with Northern Ireland Assembly
Provided General Support Without Specifics About Local Discussions
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Q4
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MP agrees with Secretary of State on SMR potential but criticizes SNP's ban.
Can the Trade Unionists for Safe Nuclear Energy expect Department support for their petition to First Minister lifting nuclear development ban?
Only dogmatic reasons oppose new nuclear. Given climate change challenge, we need all tools including SMRs which provide jobs and security.
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Avoided discussing Department's support for the petition directly
Emphasized Importance Of Nuclear But Did Not Confirm Support
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Q5
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MP criticizes SNP's anti-nuclear stance as anti-science, anti-progress, anti-jobs.
Does the Secretary of State agree that it is time for SNP Government to lift ban and move Scotland into 21st century?
The SNP's position makes no sense. The Conservative record had grand ambitions but no delivery, making those worthless.
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Avoided addressing the specific question about lifting the ban
Discussed Previous Government'S Record Instead
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