7 Amendments of Richard ASHWORTH related to 2011/2019(BUD)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Voices its concern about the Commission's optimistic assumption that the evolution of agricultural markets will remain fairly stable and largely favourable, as well as about the consistent decrease in needs for market-related expenditure; points out that improved market situations often have differentiated impacts on certain sectors; urges the Commission to monitor developments in agricultural markets carefully and to be prepared to react swiftly and effectively with the necessary mechanisms to counter adverse market developments, such as the current situation in the olive oil sector;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the importance of adequate financing for specific programmes such as the school fruit scheme, and school milk and programmes for deprived persons; recalls that those specific programmes not only benefit farmers but also support vulnerable population groups and encourage a healthier diet;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes the importance of limiting the growth in payments to the EU budget in 2012;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Expresses concern that the EU agriculture budget includes too much waste and inefficiency; calls for an increased impetus for EU spending to deliver added value;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. New spending pressures should be accommodated by redeployment rather than extra funding, to promote sound financial management and greater transparency;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. At 41% of the EU budget, the CAP cannot be immune from the difficult spending choices being made by member states; the CAP must be a part of a wider strategy to deliver budgetary restraint by identifying savings across the EU budget;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. In a smaller share of the EU budget, future CAP expenditure must tackle the key objectives of encouraging a competitive and sustainable EU agricultural sector, to reduce the reliance on subsidies and to focus resources on the provision of public goods;