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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-09-24"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Environmental performance of freight transport system2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20020924.11.2-259"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-09-24-Speech-2-2602
lpv:speaker	lp:Rijk van Dam2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EDD (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (2002-01-21--2004-07-19)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2002-03-18--2004-07-19)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 substitute; Temporary committee on foot and mouth disease (2002-01-17--2002-12-17)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Estonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-09-18--2004-04-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with Israel (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; CONT (2002-01-17--2003-01-28)3 substitute; BUDG (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, the effects of ' ' in Dutch politics are slowly beginning to take shape. This is certainly no cause for celebration in the area of transport. Road transport takes centre stage in the plans of the new Dutch Government. Railways have a rough deal in the investment plans, and inland shipping even more so. In our opinion, such an attitude is not conducive to a transport system that can stand the test of time. Considerable investments in infrastructure for the benefit of road transport will not only promote supply, but also demand. On balance, this means that the existing problems are not being addressed. This is why we welcome initiatives such as PACT and Marco Polo as incentives that encourage investments in true solutions and alternatives for (the problems of) road transport in the areas of research, development and operation. The fact that we enthuse about the Marco Polo programme does not mean that we would not like to make a few minor observations. Not only alternative modes of transport deserve incentives. Initiatives within road transport that lead to a reduction in road miles should also be supported by the Marco Polo programme. In addition, the programme must be tailored to the situation in the sector or sectors. Large projects are bound to have a greater impact, but given the size of most businesses, it is questionable whether such projects will get off the ground in large numbers. Subsidy thresholds must be lowered in order to reach the entire sector, whilst the current budget level must be maintained. This lowering of subsidy thresholds is also important for extending sustainable transport services. Indeed, extending capacity has virtually the same effect on transport flows, while the costs are down compared to when a new service is launched. I should like to finish off with a remark about the effects of this programme on the various sectors. It strikes me as inevitable that a subsidy for a certain transport sector will affect relations with the other sectors. In my view, the conditions imposed on actual support by the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism are fair and logical. Subsidies should not result in effects that go against the Community's interest, particularly against Community policy. In addition, it is undesirable for subsidies to lead to a cargo shift between rail, short sea shipping and inland shipping. In short, we are largely satisfied with the proposal as it is now before us and will endorse it accordingly. I hope that our governments will follow suit."@en1

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