§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many enterprise zones exist in Wales; what were their dates of creation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntThere are three enterprise zones in Wales:
Zone Date of designation Delyn 21 July 1983 Milford Haven Waterway 24 April 1984 Lower Swansea Valley No.2 6 March 1983
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the number of jobs existing on each of the Welsh enterprise zones.
§ Mr. David HuntThe most recent official estimates of employment in enterprise zones relate to December 1989. Employment in the zones in Wales was estimated to be
Lower Swansea Valley (zones 1 and 2)—4,200.Delyn—2,600.Milford Haven Waterway—2,100.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the full cost and benefits of each of the enterprise zones including tax and capital allowances; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntCosts and benefits are not calculated for individual enterprise zones. An interim evaluation of the enterprise zone scheme was carried out by consultants and the results were published in 1987. A copy of that report was placed in the Library. A final evaluation of the scheme is in progress.
The Department of the Environment also publishes, on an annual basis, "Enterprise Zone Information". Copies of that document are also placed in the Library.