Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 119688

Nscale: Essex

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026

Question

Iqbal Mohamed

IndependentDewsbury and Batley

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether a formal contract has been signed with Nscale for the construction of the proposed AI datacentre in Loughton, Essex.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
Matters regarding specific delivery and commercial plans for any private project are for the lead private sector investor to confirm. The government engages regularly with the sector to support build out.