Overview

This bill mandates the provision of information about the European Union in public places and online, allows the EU flag to be flown on certain buildings, and promotes town twinning between UK and EU towns.

Description

This bill aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the European Union. Key aspects include:

• Information Dissemination: Free access to information and statistics on the EU's activities, organization, decisions (including the principle of subsidiarity), and the Treaty of Lisbon will be provided in public buildings (libraries and council buildings) and online, in both written and electronic forms.
• EU Flag Display: The bill permits the display of the European Union flag alongside the Union flag on government and public buildings.
• Town Twinning Support: Information about the EU's town twinning support scheme (including financial support, scope, and application procedures) will be made available in public buildings and online.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. The cost will likely be associated with producing and distributing the required information and potentially the purchase of EU flags. No specific figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

The bill could affect various groups:

• Local and National Government: Responsible for implementing the information provision and flag display aspects of the bill.
• Public Libraries and Council Buildings: Required to make EU information available to the public.
• Citizens of the UK: Gain access to increased information about the EU and its activities. Those involved in town twinning initiatives may also benefit.
• Town Twinning Organizations: May benefit from increased awareness of the EU's support scheme.

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