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"Mr President, like other colleagues, I also want to thank the two rapporteurs for the tremendous job they have done in putting this budget together. I first of all want to say a few words on the general budget, before going on to the European Parliament’s budget.
In terms of the general budget, I would say that I support the agreement which we reached at conciliation, but also that I have some concerns. I am particularly concerned that in conciliation, we reached an agreement on the budget which does not allow enough funds to go to Structural Funds in the future, and that this will have particular implications for regions and countries across the European Union such as Wales.
In Wales, we benefit greatly from Structural Funds, and if there is not enough money for Structural Funds in 2012, the blame will lie with the Council. The Council should understand and recognise that Structural Funds are an important part of creating jobs and growth in the European Union and if we do not have enough money to fund those Structural Funds, the Council, as I said, should accept the blame.
In terms of the European Parliament’s budget, which is perhaps my main responsibility, I believe Parliament has done its bit in terms of the budget. Parliament has accepted savings of around EUR 74 million – savings in interpretation, translation, etc. Importantly, Members of this Parliament have accepted savings as well, in terms of accepting a freeze in the office allowance and a cut in the travel budget. I believe, in future, we can do even more to make further savings.
For me, the important message of this budget is that this Parliament recognises our priorities. We recognise that our priorities should be in putting money into jobs and growth – things like Structural Funds – while, at the same time, making savings where we possibly can."@en1
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