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Freeports proposals examined with business representatives and devolved administrations (6 October 2020)
Freeports proposals examined with business representatives and devolved administrations
6 October 2020
The International Trade Committee take virtual evidence for its inquiry into the Government’s plans for freeports.
Witnesses
Wednesday 7 October, virtual meeting
At 2.30pm
- Roy MacGregor, Chairman, Global Energy Group
- Roger Pollen, Head of External Affairs, Federation of Small Businesses Northern Ireland
- Chris Starkie, CEO, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership
- Tim Williams, CEO, Welsh Automotive Forum
At3.30pm
- Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation, Scottish Government
- Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Trefnydd, Welsh Government
- Aidan McMahon, Deputy Director, Strategic Policy Division, Department of Finance, Northern Ireland Executive
Earlier this year, the UK Government launched a consultation on the establishment of up to ten freeports at locations to be determined.
In this session, the Committee will first hear from a panel of businesses and industry representatives from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales; with questions expected to focus on the impact of freeports on their economies and sectors, as well as any targeted support that may be required in order to maximise their potential benefits. The Committee will question the Federation of Small Businesses Northern Ireland, Global Energy Group, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, and Welsh Automotive Forum.
The Committee will then question representatives from the Northern Ireland Executive and Scottish and Welsh Governments on their respective administrations’ views on freeports, and how the UK Government has engaged with them during its consultation process.