Artificial Intelligence
Commons · Question 109652 · Tabled 29 Jan 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of a Sovereign Frontier Lab.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 9 Feb 2026
The Government recognises the importance of building resilience and strategic advantage in frontier AI. While US companies currently provide most frontier model capabilities, our approach is to ensure the UK can access the best global models while safegua...