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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-10-22"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Consequences of recent events for the safety of air transport and industrial installations including nuclear power plants2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20011022.4.1-045"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-10-22-Speech-1-0462
lpv:speaker	lp:Giles Chichester2
lpv:spoken text	"We on this side whole-heartedly support the response of the United States, the European Union and its Member States and other countries to the attacks of 11 September 2001 and the development of a comprehensive multilateral strategy against terrorism. In recognising the determination of the European Union and its Member States to safeguard its citizens from acts of terrorism, we stress the need to reassure the public by striking the right balance between vigilance and enabling everyday life to continue. We consider that each Member State must carry out a complete reassessment of its approach to the security of infrastructure and installations, particularly the most risk-sensitive such as nuclear installations. We recognise there is genuine public concern about these issues but would like to emphasise the need to keep these matters in perspective. I would like to emphasise that the safety of nuclear plants and other such industrial installations is primarily a national competence and responsibility. In that context we look, for example, to the United Kingdom government to take all necessary short-term protective measures as well as to face up to the necessary longer-term decisions with regard to the disposal of radioactive waste. Clearly, the events of 11 September 2001 in the United States call for a reassessment of the risk of attack on installations that we have previously regarded as secure and I welcome the statement from the Commissioner. I only regret that it was not possible for Commissioner Loyola de Palacio to be able to speak to us – it had been our wish to hold this debate at the next part-session."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 substitute; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Conservative and Unionist Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Chichester (PPE-DE )."1

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