European Parliament 13 February 2003, WRITTEN QUESTION E-0375/03 by José Ribeiro e Castro (UEN) to the Commission. Closure of Clarks factory in Portugal and Community funds.

maintain such a record, with the above objective? What other instruments are available to the Commission with a view to ensuring that it is not accused of objectively ‘rewarding’ or stimulating business decisions which have adverse social and economic effects, operating in breach of existing agreements and running counter to the EU’s financial interests, by turning a blind eye to abusive and