European Parliament 17 May 2001, WRITTEN QUESTION E-1421/01 by Cristiana Muscardini (UEN) to the Commission. Organised crime and the exploitation of animals.

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (18 July 2001) In accordance with applicable rules on public contracts, when proposals are analysed following a call for tender the Commission checks that the tenderers meet all relevant financial, professional and technical requirements.