Written question asked by Alan Gemmell (Labour) 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: Ayrshire
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to improve nuclear investment in Ayrshire.
- Answer
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As we enter the new golden age of nuclear, the UK Government has allocated almost £17 billion across the Spending Review period to enable the biggest nuclear new build programme in a generation. Ministers want to see this investment create economic opportunities for communities across the UK, with domestic supply chains developing to be internationally competitive.
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
- 15578
- Session
- 2026-27
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Investment Nuclear power Ayrshire
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- 2026-08-13 08:37:22 +0100
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