HC Deb 21 July 1981 vol 9 c85W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many (a) representations and (b) written complaints he has received regarding the establishment of an enterprise zone in Swansea.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Thirteen local authorities and organisations in Wales have written to me either in response to a request for comments on the proposed enterprise zone concept or to suggest additional such zones in Wales. In addition, I have received about 20 letters expressing concern about particular aspects of the zone.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the estimated cost of the creation of the Swansea enterprise zone over the next five years.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

I understand that infrastructure development expenditure in the area of the zone by the local authority is estimated at about £5.3 million in the first three years.

The cost of financial incentives will depend upon the pattern of commercial development. No reliable estimate can be made for future years, but rate relief for 1981–82 is estimated to be £0.5 million.