On the 12th of July 2023, Barry questioned a representative from the UK Atomic Energy Authority in the first public meeting for the first Energy, Security and Net Zero Select Committee.
Barry questioned the panel on their technology, arguing that, by the time it will come into effect, the 18 year olds sitting behind the panellists will be 93.
This was a part of the inquiry into the work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, lead by Grant Shapps.