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Nscale: Investment

Commons · Question 119689 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 27 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Iqbal Mohamed

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what due diligence her Department undertook before announcing Nscale’s proposed $2.5 billion investment in UK AI infrastructure in 2025.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 27 Mar 2026

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.