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". – As you can see: at the fifty-fifth minute of this Question Time we are on Question 5 and the honourable Member has asked five distinct questions in his question. I shall respond to them all.
On question 1, in the framework of the agreement the parties have established a working group on migration and social affairs. It has met twice so far and migration issues have been discussed in three categories: socio-economic development, support for legal migration and combating illegal migration. A series of informal thematic meetings on specific issues in these categories is anticipated this year and next year. In addition, a dialogue to prepare the MEDA-funded projects related to migration has been established.
On question 2, the Commission continually monitors the implementation of projects and programmes to ensure fulfilment of the said objectives. The dialogue on migration is making good progress and there are no indications that cooperation will not sustain progress in future. The Commission will of course take the satisfactory implementation of the association agreement into account when it decides on the allocation of future funds.
On question 3, the introduction of visas for third country nationals is a measure that the Moroccan authorities will need to consider. We can discuss that in the dialogue under the association agreement. If a visa system did help to curb the influx of illegal migrants through Morocco's southern and eastern borders the Commission could look favourably at supporting Moroccan initiatives for introducing such arrangements.
On question 4, in September 2000 the Council approved negotiating directives for a Community re-admission agreement with Morocco. After several high-level meetings last year, the Moroccans eventually agreed to enter into an informal dialogue on re-admission. The Commission has suggested formal negotiations being launched before the end of next month.
Finally, on question 5, whenever the Commission is authorised or mandated by the Council to negotiate a Community re-admission agreement with a third country it conducts negotiations in accordance with the relevant directives and in full compliance with the procedures set down in Article 300 of the Treaty. That makes provision for Parliament to be comprehensively informed about, and consulted on, the final outcome of negotiations. In addition, of course, the Commission is manifestly ready to inform the relevant parliamentary committees whenever it is invited to do so."@en1
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