(The sitting was suspended at 13.10 and resumed at 15.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Alejo VIDAL-QUADRAS
Vice-President

12. Composition of Parliament

The German authorities had given notice of the appointment of Ulrike Rodust to replace Willi Piecyk as Member of Parliament with effect from 29.08.2008.

Under Rule 3(2), until such time as her credentials had been verified or a ruling had been given on any dispute, and provided that she had previously made a written declaration stating that she did not hold any office incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament, Ulrike Rodust would take her seat in Parliament and on its bodies and would enjoy all the rights attaching thereto.