HC Deb 26 May 1993 vol 225 cc617-8W
Mr. Cummings

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to announce enterprise zone status in Easington: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Squire

The statutory procedures leading to the designation of an enterprise zone normally take at least six months. I expect to designate an enterprise zone in the vicinity of Easington at the earliest opportunity. I shall make a statement at that time.