Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has considered establishing a formal review mechanism for Freeport tax sites that have not delivered the (a) investment and (b) employment outcomes anticipated.

All 12 Freeports across the UK are now operational, with tax sites designated through secondary legislation. Freeports are attracting private investment, creating jobs and supporting local growth.

The Government continues to review the programme through ongoing monitoring and assurance arrangements and plans to evaluate and assess the impact to inform any future changes or enhancements.