Question follow-through · 10630

Artificial Intelligence: Energy

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate she has made of the electricity demand associated with the implementation of the UK AI Hardware Plan; what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy S

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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
17 Jun 2026
Target answer date
22 Jun 2026
Answer
26 Jun 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 17 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate she has made of the electricity demand associated with the implementation of the UK AI Hardware Plan; what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Energy S

  2. 22 Jun 2026

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  3. 26 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The Department meets regularly with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero at every level. Through the AI Energy Council, Government also assesses system‑wide impacts, promotes energy efficiency and clean power solutions, and ensures that growth ...

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