The speakers were Jacqui Lait MP and Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government; Richard Ashworth MEP and Chief Whip; Giles Chichester MEP and spokesman on Industry; and Jorge Moragas Sánchez, a Member of the Spanish Parliament. The conference was chaired by Lord Taylor of Holbeach CBE who was supported by Caroline Able-Smith OBE, Chairman of the National European Forum; and Elsa Morris, Head of Liaison between MEPs and the Conservative Party.

Topics for discussion and lively debate included ‘Should Britain adopt the Euro currency?’ and ‘Voting rights for British overseas residents and workers in a General election’. There are over two million British citizens living and working overseas and only approximately 17,000 are registered to vote in an election.

A gala dinner and spectacular modern flamenco show ended the Conference, which next year will take place in Brussels.

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