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Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 2 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 December 2020 (named day). It was answered by Kwasi Kwarteng (Conservative) on Monday, 7 December 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Moorside Power Station

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will pursue options for a new nuclear station at Moorside following Toshiba's withdrawal from the project; and will he make a statement.

Answer

The Government believes nuclear power will play a key role in our future energy mix and we remain willing to discuss new nuclear projects with any viable developers and investors wishing to develop sites in the UK, including sites at Wylfa, Oldbury or Moorside. We continually engage with developers to assess the viability of their projects.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124250
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Toshiba Moorside power station
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk