Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 23743
Data Centres: Blyth
Tabled: 14 January 2025
Answered: 22 January 2025
Question
Dame Chi Onwurah
Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Government’ press release of 25 September 2024 entitled PM tells US investors Britain is open for business as he secured major £10 billion deal to drive growth and
Answer
Chris BryantNorthumberland County Council expect this project to deliver over 1,600 direct jobs, including 1,200 long-term construction jobs, and over 2,700 indirect and induced jobs over the course of the development.