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Written question asked by Harriet Cross (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 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, what assessment has been made, through Great British Energy – Nuclear’s siting study into new nuclear development in Scotland, of Scotland’s suitability to host both Small Modular Reactors and gigawatt-scale nuclear reactors.

Answer

In autumn 2025, Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) was commissioned by Department Ministers to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, whilst the government has also tasked GBE-N with identifying suitable sites that could host a potential large-scale new nuclear project.

The government believes that areas of Scotland that have previously hosted nuclear power stations will have many positive attributes for new nuclear.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5562
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Nuclear power Nuclear reactors Scotland Great British Energy
Link
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