Extract from Welsh Parliament debate on the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee report, 'Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy' - Apr 17

Jack Sargeant:...The UK's existing civil nuclear industry contributed £700 million to the Welsh economy in 2021, directly employing 800 people and supporting a total of 10,700 jobs across Wales. In December 2022, Rolls-Royce SMR shortlisted a site in Deeside to produce components for small modular reactors, and this is exactly the sort of high-skilled, well-paid roles that I would like to see the Welsh Government and the Cabinet Secretary working to attract to my area. I hope the Minister can update us on this matter this afternoon... 

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