G/SCM/Q2/MEX/30  
13 June 2014  
(14-3435)  Page: 1/2  
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: Spanish  
 
  SUBSIDIES 
REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONS POSED BY AUSTRALIA1 
REGARDING THE NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION OF MEXICO2 
The following communication, dated 6 June 2014, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Mexico.  
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  Question 1 
 
Page 2, A. Voluntary deco mmissioning of shrimp boats 
 
Mexico notes that this programme aims to reduce fishing effort through the voluntary 
decommissioning of large vessels through withdrawing corresponding permits or commercial fishing licences. Mexico furt her notes that direct support is granted 
as a fixed amount. 
 
 Could Mexico please clarify what is the fixed amount and how it is determined. 
For example, is this amount to the re cipient adjusted or varied each year 
according to an annual budget? 
Reply 
 
The new and full notification submitted by Mexico in document G/SCM/N/253/MEX contains the 
information corresponding to the questions posed by Australia.  
I n  v i e w  o f  t h e  f o r e g o i n g  a n d  i n  t h e  s p i r i t  o f  t r a n s p a r e n c y ,  M e x i c o  w o u l d  l i k e  t o  m a k e  
the  precisions:  The fixed amount granted to beneficiaries of the programme for the voluntary decommissioning 
of shrimp boats was $1,300,000.00 (one million three hundred thousand Mexican pesos) in each 
year of the period 2011-2012. This amount was established on the basis of the annual budget 
allocated to the fisheries sector. 
 
 Could Mexico please advise on the numbers of large vessels decommissioned 
during the reporting period? 
Reply 
 
With regard to the number of decommissioned vessels, Mexico considers that the issue should be addressed in the group or body that is most a ppropriate for this purpose. In this case, the most 
suitable group is considered to be the Negoti ating Group on Rules, in particular as far 
as negotiations on fisheries subsidies are concerned. The fact of addressing issues in the appropriate bodies, with due regard to their nature, contributes to greater transparency 
and encourages Members to submit more detailed information on their programmes. 
                                               
1 G/SCM/Q2/MEX/27. 
2 G/SCM/N/253/MEX. G/SCM/Q2/MEX/30 
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  Question 2 
 Page 10, A. Programme for the development of high-technology industries (PRODIAT) 
 
Could Mexico please provide the industry sectors which benefited from the funding 
support during the reporting period?  
Reply 
The beneficiary sectors specified the operating rules are as follows: 
 Natural persons involved in business activities and legal entities established under Mexican law 
which are engaged in the following activities: 
 
 manufacture of machinery and equipment; 
 manufacture of computer, communication, measurement and other equipment, 
and electronic components and accessories; 
 manufacture of electricity-generating equipment and electrical devices and 
accessories; and 
 manufacture of transport equipment and parts of automotive vehicles; 
 business entities comprising manufacturers of the above-mentioned products; 
 first-tier suppliers of manufacturers of the above-mentioned products; and 
 academic and research and development institutions, non-profit-making public, private 
or mixed bodies provided that they develop projects for the above-mentioned manufacturers, through agreements or other legal instruments. 
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