– Before the vote:

  Manuel Medina Ortega (PSE). - (ES) Mr President, as regards the vote on Zimbabwe, I am here for the vote but will not participate. I would like it to go on record that my reason for not taking part is because, in the event, I have decided not to do so. However I would like the record to show that I was here at the plenary.

  President. - Your presence has been noted.