Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 18085
Data Centres: Water Supply
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Question
Tonia Antoniazzi
Labour — Gower
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the development of AI data centres on local energy and water resources.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe 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 the UK’s growing digital and AI‑driven demand. DSIT also engages closely w...
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