Verbatim report of proceedings

Tuesday, 8 July 2008 - Strasbourg

Explanations of vote

Text tabled : A6-0270/2008

  John Attard-Montalto (PSE), in writing. − I refer to my position regarding the establishment of common criteria that are clear regarding grant schemes made directly under CAP. Also I would like to refer to the establishment of aid and rights and duties of farmers and herdsmen.

The proposal which is being made is to crystallise criteria so that Member States will be authorised to pass on aid to herdsmen producing beef and veal.

This system is technically referred to as ‘coupled’ and as Malta has opted for the implementation of fully decoupled payments I voted in favour on the basis of an issue which is in the national interest.