when we joined the EEC we was told (british people)that it would be great for us everything would be cheaper cause of mass purchasing,problem is the british government rip off the british public so the people don,t get the benefits,,,,remember when you could buy a BRITISH made car in belgium for a LOT less than in uk, or british goods abroad for a LOT less,heres the best one,(persuading people to instal central heating)north sea gas,its on our doorstep people will be able to centrally heat their homes for pennies,what they didn,t say was how many 1000s of pennies,i agree britain is a great country just a pity their priorities are wrong,mike