Written question asked by Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Nuclear Power: Finance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what level of capital funding has been (a) allocated and (b) awarded by GB Energy for nuclear power projects.
- Answer
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Great British Energy and Great British Energy Nuclear (GBE-N) operate as two separate and allied publicly owned companies with a shared mission to accelerate the deployment of clean energy assets.
The GBE-N small modular reactor programme was allocated £2.6 billion at the 2025 Spending Review.
This funding is being used by GBE-N to progress the Gwyndod project on Anglesey in North Wales, including design activities under the Technology Partner contract signed with Rolls-Royce SMR. The total value of contracts awarded by GBE-N has now reached nearly £900m.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 24793
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Finance Nuclear power Great British Energy
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- Yes
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- 2026-09-08 08:42:45 +0100
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