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Investing in new nuclear power stations will safeguard jobs and wealth

22/09/08 | 12:04

Commenting on Westinghouse's new report, released at the Labour conference, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

"Nuclear power, as part of a balanced and mixed supply of energy, is essential for this country's future energy security. To remain economically competitive, we need to ensure a consistent and affordable supply of power reaches our businesses so that they can carry on creating wealth.

"The UK already has a skills base centred around the nuclear industry. Investing in new nuclear power stations will not only help us meet strict government targets on carbon emissions but will also safeguard thousands of jobs dependent on the industry."

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Notes to Editors:

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the National Voice of Local Business.
The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.

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