Members of the Committee enquired about what would happen with the technology (intellectual property protection) if PBMR closed down and whether technology and skills would be lost to international nuclear players. PBMR reported that there has been significant investment in human capital infrastructure, systems and the development of a knowledge base. PBMR cautioned that South Africa stands to lose valuable technology, if no decision is made with regard to the way forward for PBMR and SA's nuclear programme.