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Freeports

Asked by Sir Julian LewisConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2024UIN 2702

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her policy is on the (a) freeport approved for the Solent area and (b) freeports programme.

Answered by Alex Norris

Future plans for the Freeports Programme are being carefully considered as part of the ongoing Spending Review process.

This does not change the fact that Solent Freeport, alongside the other seven English Freeports and the two Scottish Green Freeports, has had tax sites designated and is open for business. Delivery is - and will continue to be - led by local partners and I thank all those involved for their continued hard work on the project.

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