Britain to give £19 million to Gaza
Discussion
19m is nothing compared to the amount of aid we provide to India and China. I think aid for India was 1bn which is nice as we seem to be funding their space programme and for them to become a nuclear power.
Having spent 3 months working there last year , I think they would be better off finishing all the 1/2 finished buildings in Mumbai.
Having spent 3 months working there last year , I think they would be better off finishing all the 1/2 finished buildings in Mumbai.
tobster said:
19m is nothing compared to the amount of aid we provide to India and China. I think aid for India was 1bn which is nice as we seem to be funding their space programme and for them to become a nuclear power.
Having spent 3 months working there last year , I think they would be better off finishing all the 1/2 finished buildings in Mumbai.
You do know that 'aid' to China and India are effectively 'kickbacks' and bribes?Having spent 3 months working there last year , I think they would be better off finishing all the 1/2 finished buildings in Mumbai.
Look at the increase in bilateral trade between us and these two countries over the last few years and you'll find even a billion to India is money well spent.
You could compare it to the 'aid' we gave to the Saudi princes in exchange for a large BAE contract.
5unny said:
tobster said:
19m is nothing compared to the amount of aid we provide to India and China. I think aid for India was 1bn which is nice as we seem to be funding their space programme and for them to become a nuclear power.
Having spent 3 months working there last year , I think they would be better off finishing all the 1/2 finished buildings in Mumbai.
You do know that 'aid' to China and India are effectively 'kickbacks' and bribes?Having spent 3 months working there last year , I think they would be better off finishing all the 1/2 finished buildings in Mumbai.
Look at the increase in bilateral trade between us and these two countries over the last few years and you'll find even a billion to India is money well spent.
You could compare it to the 'aid' we gave to the Saudi princes in exchange for a large BAE contract.
Cotty said:
Yes, but one thing we are not cutting back on is overseas aid (for some inexplicable reason).Muzzer said:
Y'know when you read a thread title really quickly?
And wonder for a split second why a washed-up ex-footballer is getting £19m from the government?
No? Just me then......
And wonder for a split second why a washed-up ex-footballer is getting £19m from the government?
No? Just me then......
I was screaming at the Computer;
"He'll just spend it all on drink!"
Though, that would still be better than giving it to the palestinians.
At least giving it to 'Gaza' will help out our economy
And with that amount who knows....maybe it'll kick start the struggling Pub industry 
(Seriously though, hope he's well......would hate to see him go the way that Best did)
Edited by Spiritual_Beggar on Monday 7th June 09:59
Jasandjules said:
Cotty said:
Yes, but one thing we are not cutting back on is overseas aid (for some inexplicable reason).this actually helps our economy a lot
5unny said:
You do know that 'aid' to China and India are effectively 'kickbacks' and bribes?
Look at the increase in bilateral trade between us and these two countries over the last few years and you'll find even a billion to India is money well spent.
You could compare it to the 'aid' we gave to the Saudi princes in exchange for a large BAE contract.
I understand that, but how does giving £19m to Gaza "grease the wheels" for British companies?Look at the increase in bilateral trade between us and these two countries over the last few years and you'll find even a billion to India is money well spent.
You could compare it to the 'aid' we gave to the Saudi princes in exchange for a large BAE contract.
CzechItOut said:
5unny said:
You do know that 'aid' to China and India are effectively 'kickbacks' and bribes?
Look at the increase in bilateral trade between us and these two countries over the last few years and you'll find even a billion to India is money well spent.
You could compare it to the 'aid' we gave to the Saudi princes in exchange for a large BAE contract.
I understand that, but how does giving £19m to Gaza "grease the wheels" for British companies?Look at the increase in bilateral trade between us and these two countries over the last few years and you'll find even a billion to India is money well spent.
You could compare it to the 'aid' we gave to the Saudi princes in exchange for a large BAE contract.
.jbi said:
because it's not really aid as such... more like buisness dealings to "grease the wheels" for british companies etc
this actually helps our economy a lot
What trade do we do with Gaza? this actually helps our economy a lot
Whilst in the main I agree with your point there are exceptions - and I seriously hope that there is a clear cost/beneft undertaken for each "donation"..
Muzzer said:
Y'know when you read a thread title really quickly?
And wonder for a split second why a washed-up ex-footballer is getting £19m from the government?
No? Just me then......
He deserves it though, that goal against Scotland was worth £19m on its own. The government will get it all back through spirit duty anyway.And wonder for a split second why a washed-up ex-footballer is getting £19m from the government?
No? Just me then......
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