Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-03-10-Speech-1-133"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-03-10"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Promotion of the use of biofuels for transport2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030310.6.1-133"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-03-10-Speech-1-1342
lpv:speaker	lp:James (Jim) Fitzsimons2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, I support the action plan of the European Commission, which seeks to promote the greater use of alternative fuels in Europe between now and 2010. Firstly, biofuels help to reduce over-dependence on oil-based fuels, which is a cause for concern as regards both the environment and security of supply. Secondly, biofuels are environmentally friendly and they emit between 40 and 80% fewer greenhouse gases than fossil fuels. We all know the target we must reach to comply with the provisions of the Kyoto Accord and reduce the excessive use of greenhouse gases, which only result in a depletion of the ozone layer. Biofuels are in many cases manufactured from organic waste. This makes it possible to use waste materials, which would normally be thrown away, in order to produce energy. Biofuels offer new sources of income for European industries. We must take advantage of the job opportunities which could be created in research and technological activity. There is clearly a divergence of opinion between the Council and the European Parliament as to whether mandatory targets should be set for the use of biofuels in Europe. We must do all in our power to bring about the greater use of biofuels. The economic and environment benefits are obvious. Biofuels must be introduced, targets met and the work of Member States' governments strictly monitored and evaluated. European governments should radically change tax systems to encourage European industries to invest more in the biofuel industry. It is not only the present generation which will benefit from these new changes, but also future generations. I wish to compliment Mrs Ayuso González on her excellent report."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries and the Gulf (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; UEN (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; PETI (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Fitzsimons (UEN )."1

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