§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the movement of rents for industrial premises within enterprise zones; and whether he intends to take any action in this respect.
§ Mr. KingIt is too early for reliable information, but there is some evidence of increases in rents in enterprise zones. This was expected and reflects the increased demand created by enterprise zones. It may have advantages in bringing land on to the market and into productive use.