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This question achieved almost complete consensus in committee, with only two Members voting against.
The report aims to improve preparedness and response to biological and chemical agent attacks. It concludes that an effective system against such attack would be based on four pillars: effective early warning system; effective reporting system; a well-developed public health care system; and emergency planning in the event of a disaster. What is in fact required is an effective response framework in the event of a disaster, way beyond being a mere stockpile of vaccines, which may seem at first glance to be a simple solution, but which offers no guarantee of success.
I therefore voted in favour. Since the events of 11 September, terrorism has become a genuine threat. Due to its unpredictable nature, combating terrorism must take the form of prevention. I congratulate Mr Schmid on his report, but I should also like to suggest a somewhat different approach; measures should be taken actually to thwart biological and chemical attacks. Citizens will be safe from terrorist attacks of any type, if such attacks could be neutralised in time."@en1
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