Activities of Richard ASHWORTH related to 2009/2155(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Simplification of the CAP (short presentation)
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on simplification of the CAP PDF (162 KB) DOC (95 KB)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the objective should be to reduce the implementation costs of the CAP, both direct and indirect,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas it is necessary to ensure clear and understandable legislation that provides legal certainty for competent authorities and farmers, and to eliminate unnecessary legislation,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that, where possible, Member States should allow self-certificationbe permitted to make use of independently audited private assurance standards and certification schemes, which might include self-certification, when analysing risk;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need for the CAP to be simpler, more transparent and more equitable; in this respect a single flat rate payment would be preferable;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the use of statutory management requirements which cannot be simply controlled should be abolished or made optional;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Considers that the definitions in rural development legislation should be reviewed and, if necessary, expanded in order to ensure consistency with direct payment legislation;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls for an amnesty of three years on cross-compliance penalties relating to electronic identification of sheep and goats, given that this is a new and complex technology and will require some time for farmers to become accustomed to and road-test; further, calls on the Commission to conduct a thorough review of the regulation;