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The consultation sought views on the information and arguments set out on whether the private sector should be allowed to build new nuclear power stations.
We wanted to hear from members of the public, industry, non-Governmental organisations (NGOs) or any other organisation or public body.
We sought views on whether the Government considered the relevant arguments; whether we considered the arguments reasonably and whether there were other important arguments we overlooked.
Your views contributed to the shaping of the policy on the future of civil nuclear power in the UK. They helped Government assess the arguments before it reached its final decision on the future of new nuclear build.
We considered carefully the responses we get and this will enabled us to take a decision on nuclear.
Alongside this in-principle consultation there is a linked technical consultation on the details of running a Justification process and a Strategic Siting Assessment.
The Government's response to its nuclear consultation, in the form of a White Paper published on 10 January 2008, sets out a range of measures to address the twin challenges of tackling climate change and securing energy supplies. The White Paper and supporting documents are available below:
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