Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 14402

Nuclear Power Stations: Dounreay

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Jamie Stone

Liberal DemocratCaithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

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 discussions he has had with the Scottish Government

Answer

Michael Shanks
Ministers commissioned GBE N's study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear last autumn. The study indicates that Scotland has land areas with high potential for future development. We remain open to discussions with the Scottish Government regarding opp...

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