Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Great British Energy - Nuclear’s assessment of potential Scottish sites for new nuclear development includes (a) previously used nuclear sites and (b) new sites.

The Secretary of State has asked Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) to assess Scotland’s potential for new nuclear power, including around areas that have previously hosted nuclear stations.

New nuclear can play an important role in helping achieve energy security and clean power, while securing thousands of skilled jobs.

The UK Government remains open to discussions with the Scottish Government regarding the deployment of new nuclear technologies in Scotland.