Romanians and Bulgarians (Benefits) Debate
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Mark Hendrick
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Romanians and Bulgarians (Benefits)
Mark Hendrick Excerpts(11 years, 2 months ago)
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Mr Duncan Smith
I am always grateful for my hon. Friend’s support in these matters. I recall that he used to be in a Government busy voting for the Maastricht treaty when I was rebelling against it, so, with respect, I will do whatever I can and I do not bow before anybody in my determination to say no to the European Commission.
Mark Hendrick (Preston) (Lab/Co-op)
There has been a huge amount of exaggeration of the scale of the problem. Bulgaria and Romania are a fraction of the size of Poland. Most Romanians are more likely to go to Spain or Italy. Is this not more to do with Conservative voters migrating to UKIP?