MARTIN RANWELL, of Tuck­ers Brook, Modbury, writes:

I set out below 14 fundamental questions, and suggested answers, for those who are as yet undecided as to which way to vote in the upcoming EU referendum.

1. Did Mr Cameron’s negotiations result in a reformed EU?

No, the UK was given a few minor concessions only, but no fundamental changes have been agreed.

2. Is the EU a democratic organisation?

No, the commissioners are appointed, not elected.

3. Has the Euro been a success ?

No, it has driven the southern states into economic decline, whilst Germany has benefitted hugely from a falsely low exchange rate. One size does not fit all !

4. Does the UK have real influence in Europe?

No, the EU is dominated by Germany and France.

5. Has the UK retained its powers of sovereignty, as promised by successive prime ministers?

No, EU law is superior to UK law, and EU laws cannot be over-ridden by Westminster.

 6. Would the EU stop trading with the Uk in the event of Brexit, and is the EU outward looking?

No, the UK is the fifth largest economy in the world, and the EU needs the trade with the UK. Furthermore the UK would be free to agree new trade deals with other major markets without the complication and prior approval of the EU.

7. Would all the international financial business in the City of London transfer to Frankfurt or Paris in the event of Brexit?

No, London is the unchallenged competence centre for international trade, and English is the chosen language.

8. Has the EU secured a prolonged period of peace in the Europe?

No, it is Nato which has assured peace.

9. Is continued membership of the EU necessary to combat terrorism and crime?

No, co-operation on these issues would continue after Brexit for the mutual benefit of both the UK and the EU.

10. Has the Common Agricult­ural Policy and the Fisheries Policy been good for the UK?

No, the CAP has protected French farmers, while British farmers are near bankrupt; and the UK fishing industry has been decimated.

11. Has the arrival of millions of immigrants into the UK aided the provision of efficient and affordable housing, health service and schools?

No, it has resulted in huge pressure on the provision and cost of all aspect of the UK infrastructure, both physical and social.

12. Has multi-culturalism in the UK been a success?

No, many new immigrants have not accepted UK values, and have not integrated into the UK social structure, preferring instead to congregate in cities where the local British residents have become an overwhelmed minority, and feel strangers in their own country.

13. Can the UK control its own borders without withdrawing from the EU?

No, free movement is a fundamental principle of the EU.

14. Would the future addition of Turkey and several Balkan states, with a combined population of over 80 million, be beneficial for the EU?

No, these countries would be an economic drain on the EU, and do not share the same religious and cultural backgrounds.

The choice is yours, but I know where my vote is going.