57. In reiterating the conclusions of our earlier Report of emphasising the importance of climate change and security of supply, we urge the UK and Welsh Assembly governments to develop a more balanced energy mix which fully recognises the continuing importance of Welsh coal to the British electricity supply industry. [100]

58. The Committee reaffirms its earlier conclusions that a long term future for Welsh coal can be guaranteed, if carbon capture technology is fully exploited and a new generation of skilled Welsh miners can be assured.

59. The Committee further reaffirms its earlier support for renewables and sustainable energy technologies and urges policy approaches which are more comprehensive and diverse than the apparent over-emphasis on offshore and onshore wind power generation.[101]

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