THE NEED FOR SAFE NUCLEAR-ENERGY

The Government's Nuclear Review has given the nuclear industry an oppo rtunity to demonstrate the key role that it can play in developing the UK's energy supply. To fulfil its ultimate potential in both the UK a nd international markets nuclear energy must be able to compete in an open market alongside UK fossil fuel based suppliers and with overseas power generators. There are huge potential export opportunities for t he nuclear industry, but for the UK to be able to compete in these mar kets there must be a thriving nuclear sector at home. The Government i s now in a position to determine the future development of the nuclear energy industry. A positive commitment to nuclear power will not only be good for the nuclear industry, it will be good for the nation as a whole.