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Document 91997E003146
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3146/97 by Joan COLOM I NAVAL to the Commission. Supply of fruit trees and vines
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3146/97 by Joan COLOM I NAVAL to the Commission. Supply of fruit trees and vines
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3146/97 by Joan COLOM I NAVAL to the Commission. Supply of fruit trees and vines
OJ C 82, 17.3.1998, p. 151
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91997E3146
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3146/97 by Joan COLOM I NAVAL to the Commission. Supply of fruit trees and vines
Official Journal C 082 , 17/03/1998 P. 0151
WRITTEN QUESTION P-3146/97 by Joan Colom i Naval (PSE) to the Commission (30 September 1997) Subject: Supply of fruit trees and vines In the early 1980s, one of the most spectacular instances of fraud perpetrated against the Community budget was the use of plastic fruit trees to obtain certain premiums and subsidies under the CAP. Following the recent reforms or reform proposals involving certain COMs, it appears that some companies on the Community market are again supplying synthetic models of fruit trees, olive trees and vine stocks which are guaranteed to be 'undetectable'. Is the Commission aware of these rumours? If so, has it taken any action in this connection? Can it ensure that its inspection techniques are capable of detecting these new materials? Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (23 October 1997) The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible.