Alan Gemmell MP: written questions

Written questions

• Nuclear PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904522More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the role of new nuclear in supporting a clean energy transition.

  Answer: Nuclear power will play a central role in our future clean power system, providing clean, homegrown baseload power to the grid. I am delighted that today we have announced £14.2bn of support for Sizewell C and that Rolls Royce are the winners of the SMR c...

  Answered 10 Jun 2025

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• Life Sciences: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901344More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the growth of the life sciences manufacturing sector.

  Answer: At the Budget, the Chancellor unveiled the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund, which will provide up to £520 million to secure major life sciences manufacturing investments across the UK. The scheme is now open to applications.My Department is wo...

  Answered 20 Nov 2024

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• Local Growth Deals: AyrshireScotland OfficeTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5499More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what progress his Department has made on the Ayrshire Growth Deal.

  Answer: The Scotland Office is working closely with local partners and the Scottish Government to deliver for the people of Ayrshire through the £251 million Ayrshire Growth Deal.As part of this, my department is supporting a programme review of the Deal in order...

  Answered 7 Oct 2024

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• Community Ownership FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 746More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her planned timetable is for decisions for awards under the Community Ownership Fund Round 4.

  Answer: This Government is committed empowering communities with a strong new ‘right to buy’ beloved community assets, such as empty shops, pubs and community spaces. We will make further announcements in due course.

  Answered 24 Jul 2024

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