24.2.2010   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 46/130


Authorisation to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007, of the International Labour Organisation (Convention 188) *

P6_TA(2009)0018

European Parliament legislative resolution of 14 January 2009 on the proposal for a Council decision authorising Member States to ratify, in the interests of the European Community, the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007, of the International Labour Organisation (Convention 188) (COM(2008)0320 – C6-0218/2008 – 2008/0107(CNS))

(2010/C 46 E/31)

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2008)0320),

having regard to Convention No 188 of the International Labour Organisation on work in the fishing sector, adopted on 14 June 2007,

having regard to Article 42 and to Article 300(2), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty,

having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0218/2008),

having regard to Rules 51 and 83(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

having regard to the report of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on Fisheries (A6-0423/2008),

1.

Approves the proposal for a Council decision;

2.

Urges all Member States to proceed rapidly to ratification of the Convention and put its content into effect in advance of completion of the ratification process;

3.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States.