Question reference: S5W-36126
- Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 11 March 2021
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Current status: Answered by Paul Wheelhouse on 23 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on (a) Hunterston and Torness power stations and (b) EDF Renewables of the reported EU plan to break-up EDF, and what discussions it has had or plans with (i) the UK Government, (ii) EDF and (iii) the EU regarding this.
Answer
The Scottish Government is in regular contact with EDF regarding its nuclear and renewable operations and plans in Scotland, and will use those continued engagements to hear more about any effects that any restructuring of the company might have on its Scottish operations.