Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 96217
Nuclear Power: Scotland
Tabled: 2 December 2025
Answered: 10 December 2025
Question
Jamie Stone
Liberal Democrat — Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
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.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe 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.