Artificial Intelligence: Essex
Commons · Question 9988 · 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, what assessment she has made of the opportunities for (a) businesses and (b) research institutions in Essex to benefit from the AI Hardware Plan.
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, ...