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Ian Hudghton (Verts/ALE
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The compromise package agreed by the Socialist and Conservative Groups
creates an unclear result. For example, the two large groups refused to
back an outright exemption of social services from the directive's scope,
despite the deep concerns of many working in the social care sector. They
did however exempt social services "such as social housing, childcare and
family services". This non-exhaustive list of certain social services
creates legal uncertainty and it is impossible to judge what social
services will be affected by the directive outwith the fields of housing,
childcare and family services.
The compromise failed to ensure
outright exemptions of such key sectors as education, water and culture.
The compromise threatens consumer rights by not permitting Member States
to impose requirements based on consumer protection.
For these reasons I voted against
the amended report. |
