The Social Services Council in the Balearics has added the islands’ name to a joint statement from eleven other Spanish regions which calls on the national government and the European Union to do more to tackle the refugee crisis. This council consists of representatives from political institutions, business, unions and other associations. In supporting the joint statement, it also asked for greater active participation by Spain’s regions in the process of care for refugees.
Tourist tax
Request for tourist tax revenue to Social Services Council
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Well,Steve,incredible though it might seem,the UK press has not yet latched onto the fact that a new tourist tax has been introduced in Majorca but when they do get wind of the fact that the Majorcans now want it to be used for care homes,guide dogs,refugees,income for youths in care,pensions etc,then the brown stuff will really hit the fan,you can be sure of that
Thanks for the latest instalment in the Tourist Tax comedy.
Well Sean - there you go - I'm agreeing with you! But please don't go! Begging bowls are at the ready. I agree that funds should be made available to the "Third Sector" for worthwhile projects from the budgets of all the automonies, but once again this eco-tax has to be treated separate from any other government funding. That's what has been promised. Otherwise it will be doomed before it starts. And I certainly hope it will be!!!
This is ridiculous,why don't,we,the tourists also pay unemployment benefit,old age pensions,rents and utilities for the unemployed and God knows what else,personally,I have had it up to here with this nonsense and will be going to Tenerife for my holidays in future where they appreciate tourists and it's cheaper and warmer.