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Nuclear Power: Scotland

Asked by Jamie StoneLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 10 December 2025UIN 96217

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which nuclear technologies are being considered by Great British Energy - Nuclear as part of its investigation into Scottish sites for new nuclear development.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Secretary of State has asked Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) to assess Scotland’s capability for new nuclear power. That includes the potential for large-scale and small modular reactor projects.

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