DECLARATION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HELLENIC

REPUBLIC

On Article 8 a of the EEC Treaty

Greece considers that the development of Community policies and actions, and the adoption of measures on the basis of Articles 70 (1) and 84, must both take place in such a way as not to harm sensitive sectors of Member States' economies.

DECLARATION BY THE COMMISSION

On Article 28 of the EEC Treaty

With regard to its own internal procedures, the Commission will ensure that the changes resulting from the amendment of Article 28 EEC will not lead to delays in responding to urgent requests for the alteration or suspension of Common Customs Tariff duties.

DECLARATION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND

On Article 57 (2) of the EEC Treaty

Ireland, in confirming its agreement to qualified majority voting under Article 57 (2), wishes to recall that the insurance industry in Ireland is a particularly sensitive one and that special arrangements have had to be made by the Government of Ireland for the protection of insurance policy holders and third parties. In relation to harmonization of legislation on insurance, the Government of Ireland would expect to be able to rely on a sympathetic attitude from the Commission and from the other Member States of the Community should Ireland later find itself in a situation where the Government of Ireland considers it necessary to have special provision made for the position of the industry in Ireland.

DECLARATION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE

PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC

On Articles 59, second paragraph, and 84 of the EEC Treaty

Portugal considers that as the change from unanimous to qualified majority voting in Articles 59, second paragraph, and 84 was not contemplated in the negotiations for the accession of Portugal to the Community and substantially alters the Community acquis, it must not damage sensitive and vital sectors of the Portuguese economy, and, wherever necessary, appropriate and specific transitional measures should be introduced to forestall the adverse consequences that could ensue for these sectors.

DECLARATION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM

OF DENMARK

On Article l00 a of the EEC Treaty

The Danish Government notes that in cases where a Member State is of the opinion that measures adopted under Article 100 a do not safeguard higher requirements concerning the working environment, the protection of the environment or the needs referred to in Article 36, the provisions of Article 100 a (4) guarantee that the Member State in question can apply national provisions. Such national provisions are to be taken to fulfil the above mentioned aim and may not entail hidden protectionism.

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