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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2025. It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Artificial Intelligence: Infrastructure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress his Department has made on establishing AI growth zones in the devolved nations.

Answer

The UK Government will partner with local and regional authorities and Devolved Governments to establish AI Growth Zones (AIGZs), ensuring substantial regional and national benefits, such as upskilling and employment opportunities, are felt across the country.

In February, Devolved Governments, along with local authorities and industry, were invited to come forward with potential sites suitable for hosting AI infrastructure as an early expression of interest. DSIT regularly engages with the Devolved Governments on a range of issues and there was significant interest in AIGZs from across the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37150
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Devolution Infrastructure Artificial intelligence
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk