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Nuclear Power Stations

Asked by Josh MacAlisterLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 2 September 2024UIN 2156

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he will prioritise government owned land that remains (a) unused and (b) licensed for new nuclear use in siting decisions for deployment of new nuclear power plants.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Government will always consider strategic land use opportunities for its estate and is committed to managing its land to best maximise public benefit.

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