Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the UK becomes the global leader in AI technologies, particularly regarding how they will encourage (1) firms to invest in the UK, and (2) talent to move to and remain in the UK.

The UK is the leading destination for AI growth and investment in Europe. We remain committed to building an AI sector that can win globally, ensuring AI companies want to call the UK home. The AI Opportunities Action Plan sets out how we will achieve our AI ambitions.

The UK’s immigration offer enables top AI talent to come to the UK through several visa routes such as the Skilled Worker, the Global Talent, and the High Potential Individual visas, and we continually keep our policies under review.