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Britain is getting the least per head from EU funds with the French pocketing twice as much, a Treasury report stressed today.

Chancellor George Osborne published the study which warned that the UK would not give up its rebate, won by Margaret Thatcher, as part any renegotiation of its membership of the European Union.

It showed the UK got €100 per head in receipts from EU coffers, according to the European Commission 2011 financial report, while the French got €200 and Luxembourg a staggering €700.

Overall, the UK is the second biggest net contributor, with only Germany pumping in more money.

The figures are part of the Government’s review of Britain’s position in the EU.

A review of Britain’s involvement in a controversial European Union charter on “fundamental rights” was also announced by ministers.

Justice minister Damian Green said the impact of EU fundamental rights — which critics fear could increase the ability of European judges to interfere in British affairs — was of “central” importance as he appealed for members of the public to submit their views about the charter.

It includes provisions such as the right to strike and the right to good administration and is seen by some European governments as a useful addition to the European Convention on Human Rights.

The European Court of Justice is unable to enforce these rights in Britain or declare British laws incompatible with their provisions because of a deal previously negotiated by ministers.