1.1 The Nuclear Issues Working Group has been established by the Cabinet to advise it on issues relating to the nuclear industry within Cumbria.

2.1 The functions of the Nuclear Issues Working Group are to:

(a) Advise Cabinet on issues relating to the nuclear industry in Cumbria, including both the decommissioning of existing facilities and the possible development of new capacity.

3.1  The membership of the Nuclear Issues Working Group comprises 7 county councillors to include the relevant Cabinet Member.