A4-0042/94

Decision on the common position of the Council on the proposal for a Council Directive on the minimum level of training of seafarers (C4-0129/94 - 00/0517 (SYN))

(Cooperation procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

-having regard to the common position of the Council, C4-0129/94 - 00/0517(SYN),

-having regard to its opinion at first reading on the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(93)0217,

-having regard to the amended Commission proposal, COM(94)0124,

-having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 189c of the EC Treaty,

-having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

-having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (A4-0042/94),

-whereas the Council is prepared to adopt a resolution requesting the Commission to submit proposals on the recruiting situation, job creation and training for the seafaring profession using the already existing European Union funds and initiatives and the Commission agrees to this,

-whereas this resolution by the Council will accompany the Council directive on the minimum level of training of seafarers when adopted,

1.Approves the common position;

2.Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.