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 DemocratCaithness, 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 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.