European and External Relations Committee, 17 Mar 2009

Meeting date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Official Report 207KB pdf

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“Brussels Bulletin”

Item 4 is the "Brussels Bulletin". The most recent edition concentrates on the economic stimulus package, some of which we discussed earlier. Do colleagues have any points that they want to raise, or are you content to note the paper?

I note that the second half of the first paragraph under the heading "Economic Stimulus Package (ii)" says:

"following disquiet amongst member states further revision to the proposal is likely to be proposed by the Commission."

That will stop moneys coming to clean energy projects, as we have discussed. In effect, some member states will stall the process.

Yes—I mentioned that in one of my earlier questions.

I think that the decisions will be taken over the next few days. As ever with European discussions, the meetings will go on until 2 or 3 in the morning and a consensus will be reached, but the position might be a little different to the one that is in front of us.

Do members agree to note the contents of the "Brussels Bulletin"?

Members indicated agreement.

That brings the public part of our meeting to a close.

Meeting continued in private until 11:58.