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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-03-11"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Postal services2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20020311.7.1-095"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-03-11-Speech-1-0962
lpv:speaker	lp:Rijk van Dam2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EDD (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3,3 vice-chair; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (2002-01-21--2004-07-19)3,3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3,3 substitute; Temporary committee on foot and mouth disease (2002-01-17--2002-12-17)3,3 member; Delegation for relations with Israel (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3,3 substitute; Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (2002-01-17--2002-06-30)3,3 substitute; CONT (2002-01-17--2003-01-28)3,3 substitute; BUDG (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3,3 unknown; Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij - Gereformeerd Politiek Verbond - Reformatorisch Politieke Federatie (1999-07-20--2002-03-17)3,3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, the postal issue is a protracted and sensitive one. Many strive towards freer market conditions, while others were very apprehensive about the disintegration of the social dimension offered by the postal services. This contrast was so marked that it proved impossible to strike a compromise that was acceptable to both parties. Like other services, postal services came into being in order to meet a social need. Under the influence of all kinds of developments, especially of a technological nature, these needs have changed. The advent of new communication services constituted keen competition for the traditional postal companies. The effects of these developments are felt in both companies as a whole and among their staff. I believe that, with a healthy dose of business acumen, the companies are capable of absorbing these blows. The mechanisation and automation of post-handling services are a case in point. Things are not so easy for the staff of postal companies. Nobody can deny that both developments – competition and technological changes – adversely affect employment. We have to acknowledge this. However, always mindful of what really matters, we do believe that society-oriented services do pay off. In my opinion, the social dimension is useful as a guide for continuing to provide market-oriented services, even in areas where it is less evident. However, we should remain aware of the fact that the responsibility for this and for the conditions under which this is done lies with the Member States. This is positive. After all, the situation is quite different in the different Member States. In order to guarantee adequate services for each Member State and region, it is useful for Member States to apply a licensing system with the option of using performance criteria. Time will tell whether the present common position can guarantee an adequate level of services across the regions. A thorough, broad-based assessment will need to provide the decisive answer. Based on that assessment, this discussion will need to be followed up at a later stage. In summary, I am of the view that the present common position, including the amendment by the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism, can be considered an even-handed position on the market development of the postal services. Our delegation will support it accordingly."@en1

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