division_name: Nuclear Power
motion: <p class="" pid=".218.2/1" pwmotiontext="yes">I beg to move,</p>
  
  <p class="indent" pid=".218.2/2" pwmotiontext="yes">That this House notes that planning consents for nuclear and other power stations over 50 MW require consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, and that in Scotland section 36 powers are the responsibility of Scottish ministers accountable to the Scottish Parliament; further notes the confusion in Government policy on this matter in light of the reported remarks by the Hon Member for Carrick, Cumnock &amp; Doon Valley on Wednesday 27th February, suggesting that Westminster would have the final say over approving nuclear power stations in Scotland; reaffirms that in all circumstances Scottish ministers accountable to the Scottish Parliament should have full planning powers over the siting of nuclear and other new power stations above 50 MW in Scotland; believes that planning decisions on nuclear power in Wales should be taken in accordance with the views of the National Assembly for Wales; and calls for the development of energy strategies in Scotland and Wales which make full use of indigenous energy resources, including gas, clean coal technology, and the enormous potential for renewable supply.</p>
  
  <p class="" pid=".226.3/1" pwmotiontext="yes">I beg to move, To leave out from "House" to the end of the Question, and to add instead thereof:</p>
  
  <p class="indent" pid=".226.3/2" pwmotiontext="yes">has confidence in the process of granting planning consent for new nuclear power stations in Scotland and Wales; notes the benefits of addressing issues relating to energy policy within a UK framework; welcomes the contribution of the recent PIU Energy Review to the debate on energy policy; and welcomes the intention of HM Government and the devolved administrations to work in partnership in implementing an energy policy to ensure energy supplies are secure, competitively priced and sustainable.</p>
  
  <p pid=".255.1/1" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>Question put accordingly,</i> That the original words stand part of the Question:&#8212;</p>
  
  <p pid=".255.1/2" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>The House divided:</i> Ayes 43, Noes 303.</p>