Mr Huhne told the Commons energy and climate change select committee that a review would be conducted under the Department of Energy's
nuclear regulator Dr Mike Weightman, but stressed there were «obvious distinctions» between the UK and Japan.
«Safety is the chief public concern throughout the lifecycle of
nuclear power, from mining uranium to operating power plants to managing waste,» said
Dr Birol, «Newcomer countries to
nuclear power, especially, must commit to developing a strong
regulator and culture of safety.»