European Parliament 6 February 2001, WRITTEN QUESTION P-0347/01 by Samuli Pohjamo (ELDR) to the Commission. Delays in making exploratory award payments under the Craft programme for SMEs pursuant to the Fifth framework programme.

In the light of the above remarks, will the Commission not alter its stance and bring proceedings against Italy in respect of its adoption of legislative decree 342/99 of 4 August 1999 and decree law No 393 of 29 December 2000, which are in breach of Articles 3, 10. 81, 82 and 86 of the Treaty, and against the ABI for infringement of Article 82 of the Treaty? (1) OJ L 43, 13.2.1987, p. 51.