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 Reactors: 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 types of reactor technology that could be deployed at the sites identified in the report.

Answer

Great British Energy – Nuclear's (GBE N's) study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear indicates that it has land areas with high potential for future new nuclear development of all scales - microreactors, Small Modular Reactors, Advanced Modular Reactors, and gigawatt-scale reactors.

While the Scottish Government currently opposes new nuclear power stations, UK Ministers remain open to discussions regarding opportunities for new nuclear in Scotland.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 15405
Session: 2026-27
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Construction Nuclear reactors Scotland
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Nuclear Reactors: Scotland

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