Proceeding contribution from Kelvin Hopkins (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 has made several references to Ireland. If I were Irish, I would be very enthusiastic about the CAP and the structural fund policies, because the Irish are massive net beneficiaries from the budget. At its peak, it went as high as 5 per cent. of GDP, which in British terms would be £60 billion. A net inward transfer of funds from the EU totalling £60 billion might make us rather more enthusiastic.
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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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