HC Deb 25 June 1984 vol 62 c334W
10. Mr. Best

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will set out the benefits that have accrued to Wales through the United Kingdom's membership of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Wales has benefited generally from being part of a common market of 270 million people and from foreign investment arising from the UK's membership of the Community. Wales has also received substantial levels of Community aid amounting so far to £1,258 million.

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