“British businesses value free trade with other European nations, but are more likely to be
sceptical or unsure about whether the current level of integration in the European Union (EU)
is beneficial to their company’s prospects.” British Chambers of Commerce Survey June 2012
“8 out of 10 firms say UK must stay in EU … fearing an exit would affect access to trading
markets and business investment, leaving the UK less competitive…. But firms do want to see
the relationship reformed.” CBI/YouGov survey 12th September 2013
Write a 1,500 word response discussing the view that the UK would actually benefit from less
integration with the EU.