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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

English Freeports Update

07 December 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Proposed by Dehenna Davison Con Bishop Auckland

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At a glance

Key points

  • English Freeports in Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside have received final government approval
  • Each of the three Freeports will receive 25 million in seed funding
  • The UK Government remains committed to ensuring all regions benefit from the Freeports programme

Issue summary

The statement is about the launch of the first English Freeports in Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside.

Action requested

The minister announces that these three Freeports have received final government approval and will receive £25 million each for seed funding. The UK Government remains committed to ensuring all regions benefit from the Freeports programme with ongoing competitions and discussions in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Key facts

  • First English Freeports are Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside.
  • Each of these Freeports will receive £25 million in seed funding.
  • The UK Government has concluded competitions for two Green Freeports in Scotland and a Freeport in Wales.
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