Artificial Intelligence: Energy
Commons · Question 9987 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's press release entitled A decisive shift to power British AI: new £1.1 billion plan to back chip firms, boost computing power and skills for the AI rev
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 23 Jun 2026
The UK is well positioned to take advantage of the increased demand for AI hardware created by the growth in the AI industry. The AI Hardware Plan is capitalising on this opportunity, and by increasing access to capital, public procurement opportunities, ...