HC Deb 14 November 1988 vol 140 cc536-7W
Mr. Parry

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he has taken to monitor the working of British freeports; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lilley

As part of the evaluation of the freeports experiment, the freezones are being continuously monitored. But a full review of the designated freezones will not take place until 1989 when the experiment will have been in operation for a full five-year period.

Mr. Parry

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list in theOfficial Report the profits of British freeports at the latest available date.

Mr. Lilley

The freezones are operated by private sector companies. Publication of this information is a matter for the individual companies.