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
Labour — Whitehaven 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 ShanksGovernment will always consider strategic land use opportunities for its estate and is committed to managing its land to best maximise public benefit.