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Written Question
Nuclear Power Stations: Scotland
Wednesday 8th July 2026

Asked by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to support further assessment of Dounreay as a site for future nuclear deployment following the publication of Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Great British Energy – Nuclear's assessment concluded that parts of Scotland, including areas around Dounreay, have technical potential for future new nuclear development. However, planning policy is devolved to the Scottish Government. Their current policy does not enable the building of new nuclear power stations in Scotland.

New nuclear projects can deliver billions of pounds of investment and thousands of high-quality jobs, and UK Ministers remain open to discussions with the Scottish Government regarding opportunities to deploy new nuclear technologies in Scotland.

Written Question
Nuclear Power Stations: Dounreay
Wednesday 8th July 2026

Asked by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

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 assessment he has made of the potential impact of new nuclear development at Dounreay on the economy of Caithness and the North Highlands.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

GBE N's study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear indicates that it has land areas with high potential for future development.

New nuclear projects can deliver billions of pounds of investment and thousands of high-quality jobs to a region.

While Scottish Government policy currently does not enable new nuclear power stations in Scotland, UK Ministers remain open to discussions regarding opportunities for new nuclear in Scotland.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 07 Jul 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"While I am very fond of the hon. Member for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey (Graham Leadbitter), the House will not be surprised to hear that I do not hang on his every word. My constituents are cock-a-hoop and absolutely delighted that Dounreay, in my constituency, has been identified as …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Jul 2026
Payment Scheme

"Just to be absolutely tidy, could I make a plea on behalf of those families where the member is deceased but the estate still has a claim? There is sometimes, possibly wrongly, an impression that these people are put to the back of the queue. Could I have an assurance …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 06 Jul 2026
Ceramics Industry

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate the hon. Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson), my good friend and colleague on the Petitions Committee, on his excellent introduction to this debate. He talks about the wares of Armitage Shanks; I would venture to suggest that …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Jamie Stone (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 394 Noes - 85
Division Vote (Commons)
22 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Jamie Stone (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 323
Division Vote (Commons)
22 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Jamie Stone (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 322
Division Vote (Commons)
22 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Jamie Stone (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 311
Division Vote (Commons)
22 Jun 2026 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Jamie Stone (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 391