Freeports and Special Economic Zones
Lords · Question HL12071 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Risby
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of freeports and special economic zones on UK inward investment trends.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 1 Dec 2025
Freeports and Investment Zones, now integrated as Industrial Strategy Zones (ISZs), are delivering strong results for UK inward investment, supporting the government's number one priority - economic growth.They have attracted over £6.4 billion in private ...