Freeports
Lords · Question HL13008 · Tabled 16 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Allen of Kensington
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic impact of the 12 freeports in the UK; and what future impact they expect the freeports to achieve within the current Parliament.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 23 Dec 2025
UK Freeports have played an important role in building the foundations for long-term regional and national growth and, alongside Investment Zones, they will be pivotal tools for delivering growth in the government’s priority sectors under the shared ident...