FACTBOX-Reaction to British energy proposals

Nov 9 (Reuters) - The British government on Monday unveiled its plans for a new energy infrastructure, including 10 possible new nuclear plants and funding for four trials of carbon capture and storage technology. [ID:nL9055107]

Here is a round-up of reaction to the plans:

CONSERVATIVE ENERGY SPOKESMAN GREG CLARK

"Every one of the measures contained in this statement should have been brought forward 10 years ago when they had the chance to secure the investments that are so desperately needed to keep the lights on, keep prices down and cut carbon emissions."

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT ENERGY SPOKESMAN SIMON HUGHES

"A new generation of nuclear power stations will be a colossal mistake regardless of where they are built.

"New plants in the UK have never been built without massive cost to the taxpayer and a lethal legacy of toxic waste."