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Freeport East

Asked by Jenny Riddell-CarpenterLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 May 2025UIN 51202

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to extend the boundary of Freeport East.

Answered by Alex Norris

The boundaries of Freeport tax sites are defined in law. They were agreed, after careful deliberation, by the Government and local Freeport partners, including the relevant local authorities. The Government currently has no plans to amend the boundaries of Freeport tax sites.

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