§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many new jobs have been created by firms locating in enterprise zones in England; and if he is 152W satisfied that the usual prudential inquiries are being made into applications for assistance given in these areas and that none of those applications approved has been from persons previously involved in insolvent businesses.
§ Mr. KingOur estimate is that by 31 May this year 1,600 jobs had been provided by new and incoming firms in enterprise zones in England. Enterprise zone benefits are automatically available to firms moving into the zones: no application is required. Criteria for other forms of assistance are the same in enterprise zones as elsewhere.