Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will have discussions with Havering Council on the proposed East Havering Data Centre.

The proposals for the East Havering Data Centre development have the potential to contribute towards our country’s net zero ambitions; it is welcome that the plans include building a district heating network, generation of hydrogen powered energy and battery storage capacity.

I would welcome the opportunity for my officials to engage with Havering Council to ensure that the potential of this development to support our journey towards homegrown clean energy is maximised. I understand that you have posed the same questions to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology as Data Centre technology is within his remit.