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Overview

This bill mandates the provision of information about the European Union (EU) in public places and online. It also aims to promote town twinning initiatives between UK and EU towns by providing information on available EU support.

Description

This bill requires the Secretary of State to provide information and statistics on the EU. This information must be made available free of charge in public buildings (libraries and council buildings) and online. The information will cover the EU's purpose, organization, decision-making processes (including the principle of subsidiarity), and details about the Treaty of Lisbon. The bill also requires local authorities to provide information about the EU's town twinning support scheme, including the available funding, benefits, and application procedures.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify exact figures for government spending. However, it will likely involve costs associated with creating and distributing the required information, both in print and online. There may also be associated costs for local authorities in distributing materials.

Groups Affected

• Secretary of State: Responsible for creating and providing the information.
• Local Authorities: Responsible for distributing information in public buildings and potentially promoting twinning initiatives.
• Public: Will have access to information about the EU and town twinning schemes.
• UK Towns: May benefit from increased opportunities for town twinning programs with EU towns.