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Nuclear Energy Review

Make your views known

 On 23 January 2006 the Department for Trade and Industry launched the consultation paper:

 "Our Energy Challenge: Securing clean, affordable energy for the long term"

This consultation follows on from the 2003 Energy White Paper, has a broad scope and considers all aspects of the energy mix including both supply and demand. It highlights the challenges we are currently facing and invites responses to the evidence presented and to what should be done to secure clean, affordable energy for the long term. Copeland Borough Council is seeking the public's opinions relating to some of the key questions posed by this consultation document:

The 2003 Energy White Paper left open the option of nuclear new build.

• Are there particular considerations that should apply to nuclear as the Government re-examines the issues bearing on new build, including long-term liabilities and waste management?.
• If so, what are these and how should the Government address them?