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Written question asked by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Nuclear Power: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what assessment he has made of the potential generating capacity that could be delivered if new nuclear power stations were developed at the sites identified in the report.

Answer

GBE N's study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear identified potential land areas rather than specific sites, and does not make an assessment of potential generating capacity.

However, the report indicates that Scotland has land areas with high potential for future development and UK Ministers remain open to discussions regarding opportunities for new nuclear in Scotland.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15403
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Nuclear power Nuclear power stations Scotland Great British Energy
Link
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