Written questions

Artificial Intelligence: West Midlands

Commons · Question 17716 · Tabled 10 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 17 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support AI development in the West Midlands.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 17 Jul 2026

The Government recognises that artificial intelligence is one of the most significant opportunities of our time, and we are determined to ensure that its benefits are felt in every part of the country, including the West Midlands.In January 2025, the Gove...