§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will carry out a review of the areas which were given designated freeport status and report progress in each area.
§ Mr. Hayhoe[pursuant to his reply, 15 April 1985, c. 37]: The designation of each of the areas chosen as freeports is subject to review after a five-year period. The Government have commissioned a research study to monitor their progress during that time. Of the six freeports, Southampton and Liverpool have commenced operations.