Community statistics: 2003-2007 programme

The committee adopted the report by Astrid LULLING (EPP-ED, L) broadly approving the proposal under the codecision procedure (1st reading), subject to a few amendments. In particular, it wanted to introduce the principle that there should be a breakdown of data by gender in certain areas covered by various Community policies. The committee also felt that the proposed level of funding for the programme (EUR 192.5 million for the period 2003 to 2007) was insufficient and called for it to be increased to EUR 222.377 million for the period running from 2003 to 2006.�