Lifts: approximation of minimum requirements of security (repeal. Directives 84/528/EEC and 84/529/EEC)

Despite the many technical amendments taken over by the Council in its common position, Parliament approved this with four amendments but stressed its criteria relating to the general improvement in the safety of lifts, maintenance and conformity of the equipment installed. In particular, Parliament felt that it was important to: - provide for procedures concerning the maintenance of lifts as well as the conformity of lifts already installed, - ensure that Parliament received information regarding the committee's activities, - guarantee access to lifts for disabled persons, - equip the cars to ensure that if they broke down they were connected to a permanent emergency service. The Commission indicated that it would accept these amendments, with the exception of the amendment relating to comitology. �