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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2010. It was answered by Ian Lucas (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.


UK Membership of EC: West Midlands

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the effect on the economy of (a) Birmingham and (b) the West Midlands of the inclusion of the UK in the EU single market.
Answer

I have been asked to reply.No estimate has been made in relation specifically to Birmingham or the West Midlands.The benefit of free trade across the EU is estimated to boost GDP by over 2 per cent. For the UK that equates to benefits of around £25-£30 billion a year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1308W; 325247
Session
2009-10
Subjects
West Midlands UK trade with EU
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk