Proceeding contribution from Andy Burnham (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 November 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on European Communities (Finance) Bill.
European Communities (Finance) Bill
I will come on to that point in my remarks, if the hon. Gentleman will hold his horses. I ask him head-on whether, if he supports the EU, he supports enlargement. If so, will he accept that a contribution should be made by this country to the cost of enlargement? As English regions improve their competitiveness, as I am pleased to say Merseyside has recently done, is it not right that the available funds should go to support the regions of Europe that most need that extra investment?
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- 2007-08
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- Audit Common fisheries policy Contributions British overseas territories EU countries EU enlargement EU budget Job creation EU grants and loans National income Common agricultural policy Eastern Europe Balance of trade Treaties Republic of Ireland
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- European Communities (Finance) Bill 2007-08
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