40 out of the 78 member states of the ACP are least developed countries (LDCs).5. 1. This event outlined the potential partnerships and future for Europe's relationship with Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.3. Except for the EDF (a five-year, conditional agreement within the Cotonou framework), none of the other specific successes described above had remained. High technical standards set by the EU continued to constitute important barriers for trade for the ACP countries.6. "The Minister for Higher Education, David Lammy was also in the north west.He met with Inspired Sisters in Longsight, Manchester where he spoke about the Government's commitment to skills, training and ESOL before visiting Xaverian College in Rusholme where there was a Q&A session with a group of students.Said Longsight councillor Luthfur Rahman: "The visit was welcomed by the local community who were able to ask the Minister about issues regarding training and jobs. "Without tighter rules on marriage visas this is going to become a growing problem in the UK. Even the Sugar Protocol would run out by 2008 at the latest. However, there had been a strong sense of solidarity, purpose and identity in the relationship of the European Union with the ACP countries, around issues such as poverty reduction, human rights and health. "Mrs Kinnock was also told about a growing number of women who had come to Rochdale from Pakistan having married their British spouse only to be left abandoned.Without a permanent stay in the UK these women are not able to see help from social services as they are not entitled to public funds and this has lead to some women becoming homeless.Mrs Kinnock reassured the women she will look into these issues.She said: "These are problems that I have only just become aware of and I can see why it it's a huge concern and will definitely look into them and will also raise these issues with Minister for Women and Equality, Harriet Harman. "It was important for young people in the area to meet a senior level politician and ask about their future. New applicants for inclusion in the Cotonou Agreement had to join the ACP first, and countries had to work together, because the agreement of all of them was needed before financial agreements could be signed. "There is a lot to be gained from learning from each other and if people were more aware of cultural issues, the communities needs would be dealt with accordingly. Mrs Kinnock, who has special responsibilities for … Specific achievements of the partnership included:12. He recommended to seek institutional compensation for the erosion of trade preferences and the loss of non-reciprocity. She told the Minister she felt the local services were not meeting the needs of mental health patients from BME communities.Mrs Kinnock said there needed to be a better understanding of cultural awareness. A study of the Kinnock figures suggests Glenys more often than not claimed £300 a day, while Neil was more usually a £150-a-day peer. "It's such a huge problem and we are seeing more and more women who have fallen victim of this. Glenys Elizabeth Kinnock, Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead FRSA (née Parry; born 7 July 1944), is a British Labour Party politician and former teacher. "Mr Danczuk added: "This meeting was about us enabling Rochdale women to engage with a senior politician and share their views and concerns. However, Adrian Hewitt asserted that after 28 years of existence, things were not as positive as they were in the 1970s. However, the EU is the most important economic partner for many ACP countries. Furthermore, more attention needed to be given to the transition period. There were issues for the future. Regarding the ongoing negotiations about Economic Partnerships Agreements (EPAs), reciprocity could not and should not be expected from the ACP. Once fractured, for example on trade, a 'Humpty Dumpty' factor would prevail: solidarity could not be rebuilt.9. Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead. Another issue for the ACP's future was the coordination between the recent regional integration processes, especially in Africa, and the preservation of the 'special' relationship with the EU, e.g. "Peggy Mulongo from the New Step for the African Community (NESTAC) group spoke about mental health issues. On aid, Glenys Kinnock welcomed the proposed inclusion of the European Development Fund (EDF) into the overall EU budget. I thought the meeting went very well and some really important issues were raised. Challenges for the future from the perspective of the ACP included:15. "Other questions ranged from the war in Iraq, the situation in Afghanistan and Electoral Reform." Finally, Adrian Hewitt proposed an alternative trade policy for the ACP. Immigration, marriage and mental health issues were on top of the agenda when Foreign Office Minister Glenys Kinnock came to Rochdale. Sir Michael McWilliam welcomed the audience and introduced the two speakers.. 2. Most of the traditional trade preference elements of the partnership were not compatible with WTO regulations.13. Her full title is The Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead, and her given name is Glenys Elizabeth Kinnock. It should be emphasised that the ACP-EU relationship was not passive.