Nuclear Safeguards Bill - Commons Amendment

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:51 pm on 6 June 2018.

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Photo of Lord Hunt of Chesterton Lord Hunt of Chesterton Labour 3:51, 6 June 2018

My Lords, one of the features of this provision is that it does not mention the exact question of finance. Clearly, we are working on some large and expensive programmes, particularly on fusion. In replying, will the Minister comment on whether new budgets will have to be created for the new arrangements, or will they fit within the existing budgets?