Proceeding contribution from Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 14 June 2010. It occurred during Debate on Emerging Economies.

Emerging Economies

My hon. Friend mentions the importance of the movement of people with regard to China. Does he know that France and Germany attract around 500,000 visitors every year? I am afraid that we compare badly, attracting only 100,000. That is because it is far simpler for the Chinese to apply for the Schengen visa, which gives them much greater access to Europe. They are deterred from coming here because of the complexities and the distance that they must travel to get a visa. Would my hon. Friend consider Schengen plus, which would allow a bolt-on to the Schengen visa system to allow Chinese visitors to come to the UK?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 511 c684
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: China Languages Economic situation India Economic growth National income Trade Visas Students Russia Mexico Brazil World economy
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Emerging Economies

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