Activities of Emma McCLARKIN related to 2012/2134(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on improving access to finance for SMEs
Amendments (6)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ANotes that larger companies often rely extensively on a network of smaller SMEs and therefore acknowledges that SMEs contribute enormously to the creation of employment, sustainable growth and innovation;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to increase information on EU initiatives to support SME funding, including COSME;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on Member States to reduce bureaucratic burdens and simplify procedures which hinder the setting-up of new business and create obstacles for SMEs in keeping their businesses running; in this regard, highlights the importance of the Commission and the Member States applying the SME test consistently in all relevant policy areas;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. UrgesCalls on the Commission and the Member States to address taxhe simplification for SMEs which better supports investmof VAT administrative procedures for SMEs which will reduce burdents, including cross-border investments, as well as productivity andfacilitate more cross-border trade and stimulate growth;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that a fair, open and transparent EU regulatory framework for public procurement is indispensable in order for SMEs to gain better access to public contracts.
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that, in order for funds to reach SMEs, a monitoring system should be put in place to ensure the banks use the funds and guarantees to increase their SME lending; believes that this may include reporting schemes and a code of conduct for SME lending banks;