Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2002-09-03-Speech-2-038"

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dcterms:Date	"2002-09-03"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Air navigation2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20020903.2.2-038"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-09-03-Speech-2-0392
lpv:speaker	lp:Proinsias De Rossa2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, this issue demonstrates beautifully the need for something like the European Union. No Member State on its own can effectively resolve the problems of air traffic control or safety in the air. We have a Union where we not only cooperate as states but we also share our sovereignty and our law-making in the best interests of ourselves as individual Member States and the total population of the European Union. This is a good example of how we can do that effectively. That is not to say that this is a perfect proposal, but it is a good step in the right direction. There is no doubt that we need interoperability between our air traffic control systems; we need better integration and better and more common equipment and training of staff. We need to try to restore not only the pleasure of flying but also the sense of safety that people have when they board an aircraft and go from place to place. As Members of this Parliament we fly as part of our work; we are constantly in the air. I know that, certainly in the last number of years, the pleasure of going to an airport and boarding an aircraft has deteriorated, not only because of delays for reasons of air traffic control and lack of space, etc., but also because of delays at airports, baggage retrieval and security – it could be argued that security is necessary. I also welcome the public service character of Eurocontrol. It is important to bear in mind that this is an issue that cannot be regulated by private enterprise. Regulation has to be maintained by having a strong public service element. Finally, in terms of the principles I would apply to this area, safety is the first priority, environmental sustainability the second and efficiency the third. It is important to bear them in mind and we should move on with this proposal."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; EMPL (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Labour Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; PETI (2002-01-23--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"De Rossa (PSE )."1

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