The Federal Opposition wants a ban on uranium sales to India lifted, to help stimulate the national economy.

The call comes a day after former Australian of the Year, Tim Flannery, labelled the government's ban as 'morally questionable'.

The Liberal Member for Kalgoorlie, Barry Hasse, says helping India ditch its dependence on coal would greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

He says it would also mean new uranium mines to create jobs and generate billions in royalties.

"I want to see the uranium miners in Western Australia contribute to the Western Australian economy and contribute to the national economy in these trying times," he says.

"We need to do all we can. We can trade with India, with uranium."