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Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to sum up the debate, which has confirmed what was said in the introduction, namely that Mr Maštálka’s report has been drafted very thoroughly on the basis of a debate which has involved all the interested parties. I must say that there were a number of key aspects that pleased me. The first of these has already been mentioned in the debate, namely that nobody is in any doubt that health and safety at work is an important topic and, it may be said, one of the most important topics to be addressed.
I also welcome the fact that nobody is in any doubt that sensible regulations are effective, and indeed the report backed this up. Even though I said that there had been a 30% drop in fatal occupational accidents, that still means a cruel loss of 2 500 human lives – approximately 2 500 human lives every year. Furthermore, it is an unfortunate fact that for every death around two people are crippled, or in other words disabled for life. This means 5 000 more human tragedies.
I believe that it was also right to say that it is not entirely correct to use the concept of new and old Member States, because since 1 May neither Member States nor problems relating to health and safety at work have been bound by geographical borders, and there are many factors involved. Issues relating to particular problems in health care were also of great interest, and it is quite clear that health care is a sector beset by many difficulties and considerable risks. I also appreciate the concerns relating to those who are less able for whatever reason, and the concerns over the gender aspects of certain risks.
Ladies and gentlemen, I believe that the work that has been carried out forms a good basis for the drafting of the next strategy. In this strategy, we shall have to react in a sophisticated manner and take account of new risks or newly understood risks. I am certain that we will be able to cooperate with this House to find the best way forward, so that it will be possible to record improvements in the situation in the next report. This situation, and this is again something that has been heard from all quarters, is certainly not at a level with which we can be satisfied. I thank you."@en1
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