The government has confirmed ongoing discussions about the potential sale of the Wylfa nuclear site in response to a report by the Welsh Affairs Committee.

The Wylfa nuclear site, located in Anglesey, North Wales, has long been a subject of interest for nuclear energy development.

Previous plans for a new nuclear power station at Wylfa were scrapped in 2019 due to financial and commercial challenges.

Since then, the government has been actively seeking alternative arrangements for the site.

While expressing a strong interest in advancing their nuclear energy goals, the government has not provided a clear commitment to supporting Welsh supply chains, the committee said.

The Welsh Affairs Committee’s report highlighted the importance of Welsh supply chains and the potential benefits they could bring to the region.

It called upon the government to prioritise local procurement and maximise opportunities for Welsh businesses.

Welsh Affairs Committee Chair, Stephen Crabb, said: “Wylfa is the next best nuclear site, after Sizewell C, to realise the UK Government’s nuclear energy ambitions.

“It is promising that there is a constructive and positive relationship between Ministers and Hitachi, but would like to see more progress in finding a buyer to crack on with creating a nuclear power plant.”

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