More Roads and Housing in the Canaries

Wasn't it five minutes ago that the EU had insisted on a reduction in road building in Spain? Well, bugger that, it seems (though, thank you, yes, we'll take your hand outs), as the Canarian executive yesterday approved the budget for 2007 - an election year - and in which spending is to be increased by 6,320 million euros (8.6%).

The environment and education are where the least additional money has been allocated, while roads, transport and housing remain the government's "golden child", with an increase in investment of almost 25%. Justice is to get a rise of 14.6%. Tourism is the other large bet for 2007, with 12% more funds.

El Gobierno prima la inversión en 2007 e Infraestructuras crecerá casi un 25%

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