Investment Zones

Treasury – in the House of Commons at on 19 December 2023.

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Photo of Nigel Mills Nigel Mills Conservative, Amber Valley

What progress he has made on the introduction of investment zones.

Photo of Gareth Davies Gareth Davies The Exchequer Secretary

Since the spring Budget, the Government have announced seven of the eight English investment zones and confirmed the location of four places eligible to host investment zones in Scotland and Wales. The Government are committed to ensuring that funding and tax sites go live in the 2024-25 financial year.

Photo of Nigel Mills Nigel Mills Conservative, Amber Valley

I welcome the investment zone in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Will the Minister confirm that some of the benefits of these zones are not only available in the small number of large sites but are available to any business across the whole zone to apply for?

Photo of Gareth Davies Gareth Davies The Exchequer Secretary

My hon. Friend is right to recognise the east midlands investment zone, which will bring significant benefits across the region in the advanced manufacturing and green industry sectors. I am pleased to tell him that it started with a £9.3 million anchor investment and, over time, will leverage some £323 million in private investment, supporting 4,000 jobs overall.