Written question asked by Bridget Phillipson (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
UK Membership of EU
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what recent assessment he has made of the contribution of EU membership to business and the economy in the UK.
- Answer
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The European Single Market gives British firms access to 500 million consumers and, as our largest trading partner, is responsible for almost half of this country’s exports. A wide range of economic studies demonstrate the benefits to the UK economy from EU membership.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 908352
- Session
- 2014-15
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- UK membership of EU
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- 2015-04-26 12:38:42 +0100
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