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
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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 estimate he has made of the number of jobs that could be supported by new nuclear developments at the sites identified in the report.
- Answer
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GBE N's study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear indicates that it has land areas with high potential for future development.
New nuclear projects can deliver billions of pounds of investment and thousands of high-quality jobs to a region. While the Scottish Government currently opposes new nuclear power stations, UK Ministers remain open to discussions regarding opportunities for new nuclear in Scotland.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 15404
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Job creation Nuclear power Scotland Great British Energy
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-07-10 13:30:26 +0100
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