To ensure full transparency by releasing data on governance, funding, and operations of free zones. Plus a public review to assess impacts, such as job displacement and value for taxpayers money
We are concerned about the question of value for taxpayers money AND high projected costs. WE call for a review to consider the impact of deregulation, the potential for land grabbing, split of profits between public and private sector, 10 year corporate tax breaks, potential for green washing by fossil fuel companies, plus digital AI Growth Zones We urge the Govt to release data on all free zones operations.
Government response
All Industrial Strategy Zones (ISZs) are subject to the same laws and regulations as the rest of the UK. The Government maintains the highest levels of transparency and accountability across all ISZs.