11.   In addition to aid, the Lome Convention gives ACP products preferential access to EU markets.

12.   It also gives ACP products preferential access to EU markets.

13.   It also grants those countries preferential access to the European Market.

14.   It also gives their products preferential access to EU markets.

15.   It said the Latin American poor will only benefit if the EU grants preferential access to European markets for Latin goods.

16.   Jamaica and other Caribbean countries have traditionally enjoyed preferential access to those markets under the Lome Convention.

17.   St. Lucia, along with other Caribbean banana producers, is anxiously awaiting a World Trade Organization ruling that could end their preferential access to the European market.

18.   The debate comes as former British colonies face an end to preferential access to the European market, guaranteed under the Lome Treaty.

19.   The loss of preferential access for exports in many developed countries will also increase the bill.

20.   The infestation comes as Caribbean farmers face reduced subsidies from Europe and the possible loss of preferential access for their produce to the European market.