Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 119690
Nscale: Essex
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 27 March 2026
Question
Iqbal Mohamed
Independent — Dewsbury and Batley
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress has been made on the proposed AI datacentre site in Loughton, Essex, announced in January 2025.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanMatters 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.