Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to invest in new energy infrastructure, and whether they intend to focus more on (1) renewable, or (2) nuclear, energy generation focus for future energy development.

The Government will enable investment in a range of generating technologies to ensure a reliable supply of clean power to meet rising demand. For instance, the UK ’s public finance institutions deliver a range of financing tools to support government policy goals in line with their government set mandates.

The Clean Power 2030 Action Plan outlines a path where renewables and nuclear will form the backbone of a clean electricity system by 2030, supporting the UK’s Net Zero target.

The UK is expanding its nuclear power offer. Nuclear power, as one of the most reliable, secure, low-carbon sources of electricity, is and will continue to be an essential part of the energy mix on our journey to net zero by 2050.