Motion #06

Freeports

Proposers

East Midlands GP: Carl Benfield*,Debra Cooper, Paul Freeman, Heather Gilbert, Greg Simpson, Martin Blake, Darren Yates, Colin Boyle, Ben Gray

Synopsis

I am intending proposing a motion for the Party to take a well articulated position on Freeports. After a reasonable level of investigation into the East Midlands Freeport in my Constituency, it is clear that the concerns apply across the whole of the UK. The lack of transparency, dubious economic

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Motion

Insert into the Record of Policy Statements:

The Green Party opposes the introduction of Freeports and Special Economic Zones across the United Kingdom. Introduction of these areas displaces economic activity from elsewhere and reduces tax revenue that is so desperately needed by our public services. The lack of transparency in decision making and reductions in environmental, planning and employment legislation are all reasons that should alarm every UK citizen.