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Ways of Working. 2.3.1. The Freeport will be assigned a lead within the DLUHC Freeports Delivery Team who will act as a central interface for EMF to interact with HMG on the delivery of the Freeport and its strategic objectives (‘DLUHC Freeport Lead’). This will help ensure that the Freeport is receiving the expertise and input it needs from across HMG departments to enable the Freeport to deliver against its FBC. In addition, DLUHC will support Freeports through: a) Continuous improvement and policy learning, for example by using monitoring and evaluation to generate evidence and insights to inform improvements in Freeport delivery and adaptation of policy; b) Providing sector support, exploring areas where Freeports strongly align with national and sectoral economic strategies; c) Exploring opportunities to access further benefits across HMG, considering areas to leverage policies, schemes, and support for the Freeport; d) Cross-programme collaboration, enabling opportunities for Freeports to collaborate, facilitating lesson-learning and shared programme learning; e) Providing sufficient specialist and technical resource to support the delivery of the programme until 31 March 2025. DLUHC is unable to provide commitment beyond the current Spending Review period, though they commit to consulting with the Freeport on plans beyond 31 March 2025 when it is right to do so; f) DLUHC will ensure the Freeport is consulted should there be the opportunity for any new benefits related to the programme. 2.3.2. DSIT will hold quarterly meetings with the Freeport innovation lead(s) to understand progress on the innovation strategy and the barriers to innovation the Freeport is facing. DSIT will help the Freeport address these barriers where possible, including ensuring the Freeport is connected to the correct teams across government to provide them with support. 2.3.3. On trade and investment, the Freeport will be supported by the DBT in leveraging the export and support services which the Department offers to provide additionality above and beyond what the Freeport is able to deliver itself. 2.3.4. The DBT Freeports team will act as the central contact point for accessing DBT services and capabilities, and the Freeport will endeavour to ensure regular dialogue with DBT through bi-monthly check-in meetings. DBT will ensure the Freeport is consulted in relation to strategic investment and export promotion activity conducted by DBT and will ensure the Freeport is notified of enquiries relating to the Freeport arising from DBT lead generation activity. 2.3.5. The Freeport is responsible for maintaining capability to independently support exporters and the end-to-end investor journey, including functions for prospecting and generating leads, enquiry handling, project management and support, as well as the management and retention of existing investors. The Freeport is encouraged to notify DBT of investment enquiries and requests for export support in order for DBT to provide targeted support on projects on an on-going basis. This will involve the Freeport’s lead for Trade and Investment liaising closely with their DBT partnership manager, who, where appropriate, will ensure a virtual team from across DBT is brought together in support of prospective investors from when they express an interest in locating in your Freeport to when their investment lands. DBT will work collaboratively with the relevant official within the Freeport to agree arrangements for providing this information. This is the standard manner in which DBT works with investment promotion agencies to manage and support investment projects and enables DBT to help investors access any relevant support. Accessing DBT resource and support is contingent on the Freeport sharing information on investment and export enquires as they arise. 2.3.6. The Freeport will engage with the Freeport Security Forum as per section 2.5.5 and 2.5.6 of this MoU, in line with the requirements of the annual Freeport security audit. This is a cross-government group consisting of security stakeholders from the Home Office, Border Force, National Crime Agency, the Police, DfT, HMT and HMRC.

Ways of Working. 2.3.1. The Freeport will be assigned a lead within the DLUHC Freeports Delivery Team who will act as a central interface for EMF the Governing Body to interact with HMG on the delivery of the Freeport and its strategic objectives (‘DLUHC Freeport Lead’). This will help ensure that the Freeport is receiving the expertise and input it needs from across HMG departments to enable the Freeport to deliver against its FBC. In addition, DLUHC will support Freeports through: a) Continuous improvement and policy learning, for example by using monitoring and evaluation to generate evidence and insights to inform improvements in Freeport delivery and adaptation of policy; b) Providing sector support, exploring areas where Freeports strongly align with national and sectoral economic strategies; c) Exploring opportunities to access further benefits across HMG, considering areas to leverage policies, schemes, and support for the Freeport; d) Cross-programme collaboration, enabling opportunities for Freeports to collaborate, facilitating lesson-learning and shared programme learning; e) Providing sufficient specialist and technical resource to support the delivery of the programme until 31 March 2025. DLUHC is unable to provide commitment beyond the current Spending Review period, though they commit to consulting with the Freeport on plans beyond 31 March 2025 when it is right to do so; f) DLUHC will ensure the Freeport is consulted should there be the opportunity for any new benefits related to the programme. 2.3.2. DSIT BEIS will hold quarterly meetings with the Freeport innovation lead(s) to understand progress on the innovation strategy and the barriers to innovation the Freeport is facing. DSIT BEIS will help the Freeport address these barriers where possible, including ensuring the Freeport is connected to the correct teams across government to provide them with support. 2.3.3. On trade and investment, the Freeport will be supported by the DBT DIT in leveraging the export and support services which the Department offers to provide additionality above and beyond what the Freeport is able to deliver itself. 2.3.4. The DBT DIT Freeports team will act as the central contact point for accessing DBT DIT services and capabilities, and the Freeport will endeavour to ensure regular dialogue with DBT DIT through bi-monthly check-in meetings. DBT DIT will ensure the Freeport is consulted in relation to strategic investment and export promotion activity conducted by DBT DIT and will ensure the Freeport is notified of enquiries relating to the Freeport arising from DBT DIT lead generation activity. 2.3.5. The Freeport is responsible for maintaining capability to independently support exporters and the end-to-end investor journey, including functions for prospecting and generating leads, enquiry handling, project management and support, as well as the management and retention of existing investors. The Freeport is encouraged to notify DBT DIT of investment enquiries and requests for export support in order for DBT DIT to provide targeted support on projects on an on-going basis. This will involve the Freeport▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’s lead for Trade and Investment liaising closely with their DBT DIT partnership manager, ; who, where appropriate, will ensure a virtual team from across DBT DIT is brought together in support of prospective investors from when they express an interest in locating in your the Freeport to when their investment lands. DBT DIT will work collaboratively with the relevant official within the Freeport to agree arrangements for providing this information. This is the standard manner in which DBT DIT works with investment promotion agencies to manage and support investment projects and enables DBT DIT to help investors access any relevant support. Accessing DBT DIT resource and support is contingent on the Freeport sharing information on investment and export enquires as they arise. 2.3.6. The Freeport will engage with the Freeport Security Forum as per section Section 2.5.5 and 2.5.6 of this MoU, in line with the requirements of the annual Freeport security audit. This is a cross-government group consisting of security stakeholders from the Home Office, Border Force, National Crime Agency, the Police, DfT, HMT and HMRC.

Ways of Working. 2.3.1. The Freeport will be assigned a lead within the DLUHC Freeports Delivery Team who will act as a central interface for EMF the Governing Body to interact with HMG on the delivery of the Freeport and its strategic objectives (‘DLUHC DLUCH Freeport Lead’). This will help ensure that the Freeport is receiving the expertise and input it needs from across HMG departments to enable the Freeport to deliver against its FBC. In addition, DLUHC will support Freeports through: a) Continuous improvement and policy learning, for example by using monitoring and evaluation to generate evidence and insights to inform improvements in Freeport delivery and adaptation of policy; b) Providing sector support, exploring areas where Freeports strongly align with national and sectoral economic strategies; c) Exploring opportunities to access further benefits across HMG, considering areas to leverage policies, schemes, and support for the Freeport; d) Cross-programme collaboration, enabling opportunities for Freeports to collaborate, facilitating lesson-learning and shared programme learning; e) Providing sufficient specialist and technical resource to support the delivery of the programme until 31 March 2025. DLUHC is unable to provide commitment beyond the current Spending Review period, though they commit to consulting with the Freeport on plans beyond 31 March 2025 when it is right to do so; f) DLUHC will ensure the Freeport is consulted should there be the opportunity for any new benefits related to the programme. 2.3.2. DSIT BEIS will hold quarterly meetings with the Freeport innovation lead(s) to understand progress on the innovation strategy and the barriers to innovation the Freeport is facing. DSIT BEIS will help the Freeport address these barriers where possible, including ensuring the Freeport is connected to the correct teams across government to provide them with support. 2.3.3. On trade and investment, the Freeport will be supported by the DBT DIT in leveraging the export and support services which the Department offers to provide additionality above and beyond what the Freeport is able to deliver itself. 2.3.4. The DBT DIT Freeports team will act as the central contact point for accessing DBT DIT services and capabilities, and the Freeport will endeavour to ensure regular dialogue with DBT DIT through bi-monthly check-in meetings. DBT DIT will ensure the Freeport is consulted in relation to strategic investment and export promotion activity conducted by DBT DIT and will ensure the Freeport is notified of enquiries relating to the Freeport arising from DBT DIT lead generation activity. 2.3.5. The Freeport is responsible for maintaining capability to independently support exporters and the end-to-end investor journey, including functions for prospecting and generating leads, enquiry handling, project management and support, as well as the management and retention of existing investors. The Freeport is encouraged to notify DBT DIT of investment enquiries and requests for export support in order for DBT DIT to provide targeted support on projects on an on-going basis. This will involve the Freeport’s lead for Trade and Investment liaising closely with their DBT DIT partnership manager, who, where appropriate, will ensure a virtual team from across DBT DIT is brought together in support of prospective investors from when they express an interest in locating in your Freeport to when their investment lands. DBT DIT will work collaboratively with the relevant official within the Freeport to agree arrangements for providing this information. This is the standard manner in which DBT DIT works with investment promotion agencies to manage and support investment projects and enables DBT DIT to help investors access any relevant support. Accessing DBT DIT resource and support is contingent on the Freeport sharing information on investment and export enquires as they arise. 2.3.6. The Freeport will engage with the Freeport Security Forum as per section 2.5.5 and 2.5.6 of this MoU, in line with the requirements of the annual Freeport security audit. This is a cross-government group consisting of security stakeholders from the Home Office, Border Force, National Crime Agency, the Police, DfT, HMT and HMRC.

Ways of Working. 2.3.1. The Freeport will be assigned a lead within the DLUHC Freeports Delivery Team who will act as a central interface for EMF the Governing Body to interact with HMG on the delivery of the Freeport and its strategic objectives (‘DLUHC Freeport Lead’). This will help ensure that the Freeport is receiving the expertise and input it needs from across HMG departments to enable the Freeport to deliver against its FBC. In addition, DLUHC will support Freeports through: a) Continuous improvement and policy learning, for example by using monitoring and evaluation to generate evidence and insights to inform improvements in Freeport delivery and adaptation of policy; b) Providing sector support, exploring areas where Freeports strongly align with national and sectoral economic strategies; c) Exploring opportunities to access further benefits across HMG, considering areas to leverage policies, schemes, and support for the Freeport; d) Cross-programme collaboration, enabling opportunities for Freeports to collaborate, facilitating lesson-learning and shared programme learning; e) Providing sufficient specialist and technical resource to support the delivery of the programme until 31 March 2025. DLUHC is unable to provide commitment beyond the current Spending Review period, though they commit to consulting with the Freeport on plans beyond 31 March 2025 when it is right to do so; f) DLUHC will ensure the Freeport is consulted should there be the opportunity for any new benefits related to the programme. 2.3.2. DSIT BEIS will hold quarterly meetings with the Freeport innovation lead(s) to understand progress on the innovation strategy and the barriers to innovation the Freeport is facing. DSIT BEIS will help the Freeport address these barriers where possible, including ensuring the Freeport is connected to the correct teams across government to provide them with support. 2.3.3. On trade and investment, the Freeport will be supported by the DBT DIT in leveraging the export and support services which the Department offers to provide additionality above and beyond what the Freeport is able to deliver itself. 2.3.4. The DBT DIT Freeports team will act as the central contact point for accessing DBT DIT services and capabilities, and the Freeport will endeavour to ensure regular dialogue with DBT DIT through bi-monthly check-in meetings. DBT DIT will ensure the Freeport is consulted in relation to strategic investment and export promotion activity conducted by DBT DIT and will ensure the Freeport is notified of enquiries relating to the Freeport arising from DBT DIT lead generation activity. 2.3.5. The Freeport is responsible for maintaining capability to independently support exporters and the end-to-end investor journey, including functions for prospecting and generating leads, enquiry handling, project management and support, as well as the management and retention of existing investors. The Freeport is encouraged to notify DBT DIT of investment enquiries and requests for export support in order for DBT DIT to provide targeted support on projects on an on-going basis. This will involve the Freeport’s lead for Trade and Investment liaising closely with their DBT DIT partnership manager, ; who, where appropriate, will ensure a virtual team from across DBT DIT is brought together in support of prospective investors from when they express an interest in locating in your the Freeport to when their investment lands. DBT DIT will work collaboratively with the relevant official within the Freeport to agree arrangements for providing this information. This is the standard manner in which DBT DIT works with investment promotion agencies to manage and support investment projects and enables DBT DIT to help investors access any relevant support. Accessing DBT DIT resource and support is contingent on the Freeport sharing information on investment and export enquires as they arise. 2.3.6. The Freeport will engage with the Freeport Security Forum as per section Section 2.5.5 and 2.5.6 of this MoU, in line with the requirements of the annual Freeport security audit. This is a cross-government group consisting of security stakeholders from the Home Office, Border Force, National Crime Agency, the Police, DfT, HMT and HMRC.

Ways of Working. 2.3.1. The Freeport will be assigned a lead within the DLUHC Freeports Delivery Team who will act as a central interface for EMF the Governing Body to interact with HMG on the delivery of the Freeport and its strategic objectives (‘DLUHC Freeport Lead’). This will help ensure that the Freeport is receiving the expertise and input it needs from across HMG departments to enable the Freeport to deliver against its FBC. In addition, DLUHC will support Freeports through: a) Continuous improvement and policy learning, for example by using monitoring and evaluation to generate evidence and insights to inform improvements in Freeport delivery and adaptation of policy; b) Providing sector support, exploring areas where Freeports strongly align with national and sectoral economic strategies; c) Exploring opportunities to access further benefits across HMG, considering areas to leverage policies, schemes, and support for the Freeport; d) Cross-programme collaboration, enabling opportunities for Freeports to collaborate, facilitating lesson-learning and shared programme learning; e) Providing sufficient specialist and technical resource to support the delivery of the programme until 31 March 2025. DLUHC is unable to provide commitment beyond the current Spending Review period, though they commit to consulting with the Freeport on plans beyond 31 March 2025 when it is right to do so; f) DLUHC will ensure the Freeport is consulted should there be the opportunity for any new benefits related to the programme. 2.3.2. DSIT BEIS will hold quarterly meetings with the Freeport innovation lead(s) to understand progress on the innovation strategy and the barriers to innovation the Freeport is facing. DSIT BEIS will help the Freeport address these barriers where possible, including ensuring the Freeport is connected to the correct teams across government to provide them with support. 2.3.3. On trade and investment, the Freeport will be supported by the DBT DIT in leveraging the export and support services which the Department offers to provide additionality above and beyond what the Freeport is able to deliver itself. 2.3.4. The DBT DIT Freeports team will act as the central contact point for accessing DBT DIT services and capabilities, and the Freeport will endeavour to ensure regular dialogue with DBT DIT through bi-monthly check-in meetings. DBT DIT will ensure the Freeport is consulted in relation to strategic investment and export promotion activity conducted by DBT DIT and will ensure the Freeport is notified of enquiries relating to the Freeport arising from DBT DIT lead generation activity. 2.3.5. The Freeport is responsible for maintaining capability to independently support exporters and the end-to-end investor journey, including functions for prospecting and generating leads, enquiry handling, project management and support, as well as the management and retention of existing investors. The Freeport is encouraged to notify DBT DIT of investment enquiries and requests for export support in order for DBT DIT to provide targeted support on projects on an on-going basis. This will involve the Freeport’s lead for Trade and Investment liaising closely with their DBT DIT partnership manager, ; who, where appropriate, will ensure a virtual team from across DBT DIT is brought together in support of prospective investors from when they express an interest in locating in your the Freeport to when their investment lands. DBT DIT will work collaboratively with the relevant official within the Freeport to agree arrangements for providing this information. This is the standard manner in which DBT DIT works with investment promotion agencies to manage and support investment projects and enables DBT DIT to help investors access any relevant support. Accessing DBT DIT resource and support is contingent on the Freeport sharing information on investment and export enquires as they arise. 2.3.6. The Freeport will engage with the Freeport Security Forum as per section 2.5.5 and 2.5.6 of this MoU, in line with the requirements of the annual Freeport security audit. This is a cross-government group consisting of security stakeholders from the Home Office, Border Force, National Crime Agency, the Police, DfT, HMT and HMRC.