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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Green Freeports in Scotland: bidding prospectus

28 March 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath

Business & TradeScotland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK and Scottish Governments jointly launched a bidding prospectus for Green Freeports in Scotland.
  • The bidding period for Green Freeports closes on June 20, 2022.
  • The programme aims to promote regeneration through employment, decarbonisation, trade, and investment in innovative business clusters.

Issue summary

This statement is about the launch of a bidding prospectus for Green Freeports in Scotland, an expansion of the existing Freeport programme.

Action requested

The minister announces the joint launch by the UK and Scottish Governments of the Green Freeports bidding prospectus. The bidding period closes on June 20, 2022. This programme aims to promote regeneration through high-quality employment opportunities, decarbonisation, increased trade, and investment in innovative business clusters.

Key facts

  • The bidding prospectus for Green Freeports in Scotland was launched jointly by the UK Government and the Scottish Government on March 25.
  • The bidding period will close on June 20, 2022.
  • The programme is based on the same model as the English programme and offers similar incentives.
  • Devolved elements of the offer were created in conjunction with the Scottish Government.
  • Officials from both governments will assess bids jointly, with ministers having an equal say in final selection.
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