Richard Harrington: 'UK has the potential to become a world-leader in nuclear technologies'

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Energy and industry minister Richard Harrington's speech at the Nuclear Industry Association annual conference 2017

Good morning and thank you to the NIA for the opportunity to address you all today. Firstly, I want to congratulate John Hutton on his new role as Chairman of Energy UK - which means I can look forward...

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