Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2009-01-15-Speech-4-018"

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dcterms:Date	"2009-01-15"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Animal transport (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20090115.2.4-018"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2009-01-15-Speech-4-0192
lpv:speaker	lp:Luis Manuel Capoulas Santos2
lpv:spokenAs	unknown; Partido Socialista (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; AGRI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Temporary Committee on Climate Change (2007-05-10--2009-02-04)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; PECH (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 substitute; ENVI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"The question of animal transport and welfare is one that, as Mr Parish and others have stated very well, has to be seen essentially from a perspective of civilisation. Limiting animal suffering as far as possible is an ethical imperative that forms part of our cultural heritage, in spite of the apparent paradox that we are seeking to protect their welfare at a time that, for many, will be their last journey. On the other hand, it must not be forgotten that the price to pay for the implementation of the demanding and financially costly rules in force are problems that distort competition and have a strong impact on the rural development of some regions of the European Union. Regions and Member States that do not have the capacity to supply certain species from their own markets and are more distant from the centres of production, as is the case with my own country, now have greater difficulties of competitiveness in their industries linked to slaughter and processing, whereas regions and Member States with surpluses are experiencing increased advantages because it has become easier for them to sell products that are already processed, with the inherent advantages in terms of employment and added value. Once this legislation has been in force for two years, it is fully justifiable that the Commission should supply an assessment that is as extensive as possible, not only on the specific issues of the strict implementation of the regulations concerning transport, but also on the economic and social consequences for the regions and Member States with a low production capacity for some animal species that are important for human consumption. I think, therefore, that the Commission should respond to these questions as quickly, objectively and fully as possible."@en1
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