§ Mr. Proctorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will increase the number of enterprise zones; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrittanYes. My right hon. and learned Friend announced in the House on 27 July that the Government intend to designate 11 additional enterprise zones, seven in England, two in Scotland and one each in Wales and Northern Ireland. Interested local authorities and other eligible bodies in England have been invited to submit applications to the Department of the Environment in respect of possible sites in their areas by 17 September. Separate arrangements will be made by the Secretaries of State for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in their own areas.