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Proceeding contribution from Julia Goldsworthy (Liberal Democrat) 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

As I was saying, the right hon. Gentleman made two important points. The first was that we should remember that we get something back from the European Union and that it is not just the new member states that benefit from matters such as structural funds. Some of the poorest parts of Europe are in this country, such as Cornwall, where GDP per head of population is still less than 75 per cent. of the European average. It is right that some of those resources should be directed towards helping to boost growth in the economy there.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
467 c1013 
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
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