Guido Sacconi, author. – (IT) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, my sentiments exactly. I, too, would like to make a personal comment.

First of all, however, I must acknowledge that the Commission’s answer to the specific questions we are asking in our resolution has been positive, for the most part. It will, of course, be down to the new Parliament to check and ensure that the commitments outlined are met, and within the time periods provided.

On a personal note, I would like to say two things. Firstly, my best wishes go to Mr Bowis, with whom we have worked a great deal. Perhaps the two of us could form a club of European Parliament observers, especially to follow those matters on which we have done so much work together, and seen great fruit, I believe.

Secondly, I have to say, somewhat symbolically, the fact that my last speech in this House should be on REACH and its application, which has occupied my time since the beginning of this parliamentary term, when it seemed we would never come to the end of that legislative journey, well, it shows that I am a lucky man, fortunate also to have known people like yourselves and like you, Mr President; working together we have come to a real understanding and have produced what I believe are truly significant results for European citizens.