Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 1.288 of the Summer Budget 2015, what process he plans for the establishment of new Enterprise Zones; and by when he plans to open the next bidding round for such zones.

At Summer Budget the Chancellor announced the opening of the bidding round for a new wave of Enterprise Zones across England. This round will focus on ensuring that all places in England can benefit from the programme, and the government encourages towns and districts to work with their respective Local Enterprise Partnerships to develop bids. The application process is now open and Local Enterprise Partnerships have until the 18^th September to submit their bids.