B4-1240 and 1253/95

Resolution on flooding in southern France

The European Parliament,

A.having regard to the serious flooding which devastated south-east France, and more particularly the département of the Gard, on 3 and 4 October 1995

B.whereas initial reports state that the floods have left one person dead and one missing and caused serious damage,

1.Expresses its deepest sympathies and solidarity with the families of the dead and other victims;

2.Calls on the Commission to grant the départements affected emergency financial aid;

3.Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Presidents of the Commission, the Council and the French Government.