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Written question asked by Iqbal Mohamed (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 27 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Nscale: Essex

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress has been made on the proposed AI datacentre site in Loughton, Essex, announced in January 2025.

Answer

Matters regarding specific delivery and commercial plans for any private project are for the lead private sector investor to confirm. The government engages regularly with the sector to support build out.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119690
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Essex Data centres Nscale
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk