Oral QuestionDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of AI Growth Zones on regeneration in Mansfield.

Tabled: 12 March 2026Answered: 18 March 2026

Asked by

Steve Yemm

LabourMansfield

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Liz Kendall)

This Government have already launched five AI growth zones, creating 15,000 jobs and unlocking £40 billion of investment in industrial heartlands across the country. The east midlands AI growth zone— a high-potential bid for that is under active consideration —could bring thousands of good jobs to the region, including in Nottinghamshire, unlocking investment, creating opportunities and regenerating the area in partnership with local businesses and universities.