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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

My right hon. Friend is absolutely correct: France is a net contributor, as is this country. As I have just said, France's contributions will grow twice as fast in this financial perspective—as, incidentally, will Italy's. That is why I come back to the point that the agreement is good for this country. Let me give an indication of the net contributions that we will make. Table B11 of the pre-Budget report document shows that the estimates for the net expenditure transfers to EC institutions are £5.6 billion for 2007-08, £5.5 billion for 2008-09 and £5.7 billion for 2009-10.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
467 c978 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
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
Legislation
European Communities (Finance) Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk