Written questions

Artificial Intelligence: Wales

Lords · Question HL13071 · Tabled 16 Dec 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 2 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government how many jobs they anticipate creating in the AI growth zones planned for Wales; and by what year such employment will be achieved.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 2 Jan 2026

AI Growth Zones will bring thousands of new jobs and millions of pounds in investment right to the places that need it most.In North Wales, we anticipate 3,450 jobs will be created, and in South Wales we expect at least 5,000 jobs will be created - spanni...