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Nuclear Power: Scotland

Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 10 July 2026UIN 15403

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what assessment he has made of the potential generating capacity that could be delivered if new nuclear power stations were developed at the sites identified in the report.

Answered by Michael Shanks

GBE N's study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear identified potential land areas rather than specific sites, and does not make an assessment of potential generating capacity.

However, the report indicates that Scotland has land areas with high potential for future development and UK Ministers remain open to discussions regarding opportunities for new nuclear in Scotland.

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