11 July 2006
Tony Blair says the UK needs a mixture of energy sources if it is to reduce carbon emissions and remain self-sufficient.
He was speaking as the Government unveiled its energy review.
The review aims to reinforce the UK’s long-term energy policy in the face of mounting threats from climate change and to energy security.
Mr Blair, accompanied by Trade Secretary Alistair Darling and Environment Secretary David Miliband, visited an offshore wind farm off the coast of Whitstable in Kent.
Speaking aboard the Celtic Storm fishing vessel, Mr Blair said nuclear power would be part of the solution.
"Yes, we’ve got to do more of the renewables but we also have to do everything. It’s not a question of either/or, it’s everything that’s got to be done to make a difference.”
He said the Government wanted to see renewable energy grow by five times in the next 15 years.
Mr Blair added:
"We’re about to move to a situation of importing energy. We have to at least replace our nuclear power stations. These decisions have to be taken now. Fifteen years down the line we have got high energy prices and real problems.
"Everyone will concentrate on nuclear but one of the reasons for coming here is to say nuclear is part of the answer, it’s not the only answer.”
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