Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Artificial Intelligence: Data Centres

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of energy costs on investment in artificial intelligence data centres in the UK.

Answer: DSIT is working closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Department for Business and Trade, Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator to ensure that we can attract sufficient investment in AI infrastructure and deliver on our ambition of being a global leader in AI. While energy prices are a critical factor in the cost and competitiveness of operating AI infrastructure in the UK, they are one of several key considerations for investors.

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