Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN HL1564

Data Centres: Energy and Planning

Tabled: 1 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of planning and energy infrastructure to support the development of artificial intelligence data centres.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology engages regularly with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to ensure the UK energy system supports growing digital and AI‑driven demand.This year, the Government passed legi...

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