questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled A decisive shift to power British AI: new £1.1 billion plan to back chip firms, boost computing power and skills for the AI revolution, published on 8 June 2026, what proportion of the £400 million allocated to the purchase of next-generation AI chips is expected to be spent with UK suppliers.
answerText: The UK is well positioned to take advantage of the increased demand for AI hardware created by the growth in the AI industry. The AI Hardware Plan is capitalising on this opportunity, and by increasing access to capital, public procurement opportunities, ...
heading: Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors: Procurement