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Nscale: Essex

Asked by Iqbal MohamedIndependentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 30 March 2026UIN 119688

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether a formal contract has been signed with Nscale for the construction of the proposed AI datacentre in Loughton, Essex.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

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.

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