52003XC0528(02)

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2003/C 126/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision: 23.4.2003

Member State: United Kingdom

Aid No: N 658/02

Title: Aid scheme for export promotion and advertising and for the regional food

Objective: The proposed aid scheme is designed to help companies producing or processing food or drink in the United Kingdom to access and develop export markets, both in the EU and in third countries, and to support the development of the quality regional food sector. The measures cover participation in exhibitions and fairs, information about United Kingdom products, organisation of competitions and award ceremonies, marketing of quality products, training and advertising

Legal basis: The Agricultural Marketing Act 1983, as amended, and the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Budget: GBP 52,5 million (EUR 79,1 million) for 2002 and 2003 to 2007 and 2008

Aid intensity or amount: Variable

Duration: Indefinite

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids