Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 2156

Nuclear Power Stations

Tabled: 29 July 2024
Answered: 2 September 2024

Question

Josh MacAlister

LabourWhitehaven and Workington

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.

Answer

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.