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In NIA's October/November 2003 newsletter, [[Mia Nybrant]] from the Scientific Alliance wrote that "The goal of truly sustainable and emissions friendly energy has to include the nuclear industry." | In NIA's October/November 2003 newsletter, [[Mia Nybrant]] from the Scientific Alliance wrote that "The goal of truly sustainable and emissions friendly energy has to include the nuclear industry." | ||
| − | Nybant addded that "The [[Scientific Alliance]] has been playing a key role in challenging government energy policy. The highlight of the campaign so far was the The conference "2020 Vision | + | Nybant addded that "The [[Scientific Alliance]] has been playing a key role in challenging government energy policy. The highlight of the campaign so far was the The conference "2020 Vision - Powering the UK's Future" in May this year, which examined the scientific underpinnings of the major energy sources as set out in the Energy White Paper, and facilitated dialogue between the DTI and stakeholders. Adrian Ham, former Chief Executive of the NIA, put forward the case for nuclear power to retain a role in UK energy supply, warning of the perils of increased reliance on gas and the loss of nuclear expertise." |
Nybrant talked about the clear need to change government policy: "Given the current state of the debate, there are clear challenges for the nuclear industry; however, they are not insurmountable as long as there is a focused programme to change the current government policy." [http://www.niauk.org/industrylink/article_46.shtml] | Nybrant talked about the clear need to change government policy: "Given the current state of the debate, there are clear challenges for the nuclear industry; however, they are not insurmountable as long as there is a focused programme to change the current government policy." [http://www.niauk.org/industrylink/article_46.shtml] | ||
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In June 2005, the NIA held a a futher debate with the Alliance called "The Challenge for Nuclear: The Policy, the Science and the Need for Public Engagement."[http://www.scientific-alliance.org/pdf/The%20Challenge%20for%20Nuclear%20-%20Proceedings.pdf] | In June 2005, the NIA held a a futher debate with the Alliance called "The Challenge for Nuclear: The Policy, the Science and the Need for Public Engagement."[http://www.scientific-alliance.org/pdf/The%20Challenge%20for%20Nuclear%20-%20Proceedings.pdf] | ||
| − | According to the NIA: "Over sixty delegates from Parliament, Government departments, industry and academia congregated to listen to the | + | According to the NIA: "Over sixty delegates from Parliament, Government departments, industry and academia congregated to listen to the 'French Experience' of the nuclear energy industry. In addition Professor [[Philip Thomas]] of City University gave a presentation on risk in the industry. Key players, including [[Gordon MacKerron]], Chair of the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM), and [[Jamie Reed]], the new MP for Sellafield's constituency of Copeland, were present. The French Parliament Channel filmed the proceedings and interviewed Professor [[David Cope]], who heads the Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology, and [[Lord Jenkin]] of Roding who offered their very positive impressions on the evening's revelations. So much has changed since the Battle of Trafalgar. We no longer see France as an adversary, but as an example to follow". [http://www.niauk.org/industrylink/article_126.shtml] |
==Closer Co-operation with the Unions== | ==Closer Co-operation with the Unions== | ||
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| − | Documents released under Freedom of Information, show that BNFL's Annual subscription to the NIA for the period of 1st April 2005 to 31st March 2006, was | + | Documents released under Freedom of Information, show that BNFL's Annual subscription to the NIA for the period of 1st April 2005 to 31st March 2006, was ,000. Including VAT the total was ,000. {{ref|NIAsubs}} |
Other documents show that on the 7 June 2004, [[Dorothy Seed]] from BNFL emailed [[Keith Parker]]. | Other documents show that on the 7 June 2004, [[Dorothy Seed]] from BNFL emailed [[Keith Parker]]. | ||
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:We spoke about the process for arranging paytment relating to SONE. Could you email me with the following words, so I can start off the process internally". The words were: | :We spoke about the process for arranging paytment relating to SONE. Could you email me with the following words, so I can start off the process internally". The words were: | ||
| − | :"I can confirm that the NIA will provide services relating to support for nuclear energy, specifically for activities carried out by SONE. The cost of this activity for 2004/5 is | + | :"I can confirm that the NIA will provide services relating to support for nuclear energy, specifically for activities carried out by SONE. The cost of this activity for 2004/5 is , to be paid immediately in one annual instalment. We will provide you with service entry details for this, which you then can quote on your invoices to us". {{ref|SONEagree}} |
On the 17th October 2005, [[Keith Parker]] from the NIA wrote to [[Theresa Dickinson]] of the Energy Unit at BNFL, regarding the "Proposal for Provision of Service". The letter read: | On the 17th October 2005, [[Keith Parker]] from the NIA wrote to [[Theresa Dickinson]] of the Energy Unit at BNFL, regarding the "Proposal for Provision of Service". The letter read: | ||
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:We detail below the activities to keeping the nuclear option open. Would you please arrange to issue Purchase Orders so that payment may be claimed | :We detail below the activities to keeping the nuclear option open. Would you please arrange to issue Purchase Orders so that payment may be claimed | ||
| − | :1. Additional support to NIA to assist in information delivery and influencing on nuclear energy issues - fixed payment of | + | :1. Additional support to NIA to assist in information delivery and influencing on nuclear energy issues - fixed payment of " |
:2. Blanked out under BNFL | :2. Blanked out under BNFL | ||
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:4. Blanked out by BNFL | :4. Blanked out by BNFL | ||
| − | :5. "Funding to support KNOO awareness meetings and payment of speakers on the industry's behalf - limit of liability | + | :5. "Funding to support KNOO awareness meetings and payment of speakers on the industry's behalf - limit of liability |
| − | :6. Funding to support MORI research on public attitudes towards energy / nuclear energy - limit of liability | + | :6. Funding to support MORI research on public attitudes towards energy / nuclear energy - limit of liability |
| − | :Total Value: | + | :Total Value: .2k" {{ref|services}} |
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Parker's July email went on to note that: | Parker's July email went on to note that: | ||
| − | :"All of these activities clearly have cost and resource implications and I am writing to you to ask for your company's support at this crucial time. If each company represented on the Board were able to pledge | + | :"All of these activities clearly have cost and resource implications and I am writing to you to ask for your company's support at this crucial time. If each company represented on the Board were able to pledge towards NIA's conference costs it would ensure a strong and effective presence, and enable us to commission high quality information materials for distribution to delegates. In return we can offer your company the chance to display your logo and literature on the stand, invitations to the fringes and receptions and dinners (places are limited for the dinners), and Subject to adequate notice (by 31 August) passes for the conference centres which will allow you or another named representative to enter the secure zone and to meet MPs and delegates. NIA can try to arrange meetings, again given adequate notice." {{ref|conf}} |
| − | BNFL donated | + | BNFL donated to NIA for the "Party Conferences 2005" [NIA (2005) Invoice to BNFL - Contribution Towards Party Conferences 2005, 29 September] |
==NIA Members== | ==NIA Members== | ||