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Hudghton (Verts/ALE)
I voted in favour of the proposal as amended, substantially improved, by
the European Parliament. In particular, my own amendments, which were
supported by a large majority make it clear that this should be only part
of a wide range of necessary measures to aid the fishing communities
around the Indian Ocean. The challenge laid down by the European
Parliament is to the European Commission to change its mind and accept our
amended proposal, and to the Council of Ministers to follow the strong
lead which we have given in this matter. |
