AI Growth Zones: Infrastructure
2026-06-22 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · HL1237 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of energy and water infrastructure to support the development of artificial intelligence data centres in AI Growth Zones.
Answer
The expansion of AI infrastructure is critical to the UK's long-term economic growth, resilience, and global competitiveness. We are working closely with industry, the National Energy System Operator, DESNZ, Ofgem, DEFRA, and the Environment Agency to imp...