Written question asked by Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Data Centres: Environment Protection
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of AI data centres on the environment.
- Answer
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DSIT engages regularly with DEFRA, the Environment Agency and DESNZ, to discuss the impact of AI data centres on the environment. Through the AI Energy Council, the Government is assessing and promoting energy efficiency and clean power solutions.
DSIT will also publish a National Policy Statement, which will establish clear expectations on the design and environmental considerations for data centres seeking development consent through the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects planning process.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 18084
- Session
- 2026-27
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Environment protection Artificial intelligence Data centres
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