Go ahead for nuclear power station at Hinkley Point

Title

Go ahead for nuclear power station at Hinkley Point

Genre

Interview

TX Date

6 Sep 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:04:35

Description

Energy Secretary John Wakeham speaks about his decision to award planning approval to the building of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset. He answers questions on issues raised by opposition front bench spokesman on energy, Frank Dobson; conservationists’ calls for more money to be invested in energy saving; and states his belief nuclear power is the way forward. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Wakeham

Keywords

Somerset; Nuclear energy; Renewable energy sources; Nuclear power stations; Energy conservation; Human activities effects; Hinkley Point; Frank Dobson

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