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| 20.10.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 284/54 |

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 284/03

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 333/10 | |
| Member State | Malta | |
| Member State reference number | SAMB/33/2010 | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Malta Article 107(3)(a) | |
| Granting authority | | | | --- | | Malta Enterprise | | Enterprise Centre, | | Industrial Estate, | | San Gwann, SGN 3000, | | Malta | | www.maltaenterprise.com | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme for the Refurbishment of Hotels, Accomodation Facilities and Restaurants. | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Legal Notice — Loan Interest Rate Subsidy for the Hospitality Sector Regulations, 2010 — issued under the Malta Enterprise Act (Cap 463 of the Laws of Malta). | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — | |
| Duration | 1.8.2010—31.12.2013 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | Hotels and similar accommodation, Restaurants and mobile food service activities | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME large enterprise | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | EUR 6,00 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Interest rate subsidy | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | — | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Regional investment and employment aid (Art. 13) Scheme | 30,00 % | 20 % |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://support.maltaenterprise.net/

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 334/10 | |
| Member State | United Kingdom | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | SCOTLAND Mixed | |
| Granting authority | | | | --- | | Rural and Environment Directorate | | Saughton House | | Broomhouse Drive | | Edinburgh | | EH11 3XD | | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Scottish Rural Development Programme — measure code 311 (Diversification into non agricultural activities) | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Section 2 (2) of the European Communities Act 1972 | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — | |
| Duration | 16.8.2010—31.12.2013 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | GBP 4,50 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | Council Regulation (EC) 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) — 2,80 GBP (in millions) | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Aid for newly created small enterprises (Art. 14) | 20,00 % | — |
| SME investment and employment aid (Art. 15) | 20,00 % | — |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 340/10 | |
| Member State | Spain | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | GALICIA Article 107(3)(a) | |
| Granting authority | | | | --- | | Consellería de Cultura e Turismo | | Calle San Caetano s/n, bloque 3, 2a planta. 15781 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña) | | www.sxturismo.org; www.culturaeturismo.xunta.es | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Subvenciones a entidades privadas para la potenciación y mejora del turismo mediante ayudas para la mejora de la infraestructura de hoteles (grupo I) de la Comunidad Autónoma de Galicia | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Orden de 21 de abril del 2010 por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras para la concesión, en régimen de concurrencia competitiva, de las subvenciones a entidades privadas para la potenciación y mejora del turismo mediante ayudas para la mejora de la infraestructura de hoteles (grupo I) de la Comunidad Autónoma de Galicia, y se procede a su convocatoria para el año 2010 (CT989A). (DOG No 81, de 30 de abril). Corrección de errores. Orden de 21 de abril del 2010 DOG No 95, de 21de mayo | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — | |
| Duration | 1.5.2010—31.12.2013 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | Hotels and similar accommodation | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME large enterprise | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | EUR 2,00 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | FEDER — 5,60 EUR (in millions) | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Regional investment and employment aid (Art. 13) Scheme | 40,00 % | — |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.xunta.es/doc/Dog2010.nsf/a6d9af76b0474e95c1257251004554c3/fff942ba33a2632bc12577140079037c/$FILE/08100D005P089.PDF

http://www.xunta.es/doc/Dog2010.nsf/a6d9af76b0474e95c1257251004554c3/24afbe1f918c895ec125772900649042/$FILE/09500D006P042.PDF

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 341/10 | |
| Member State | United Kingdom | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | SCOTLAND Mixed | |
| Granting authority | | | | --- | | Rural and Environment Directorate | | Saughton House | | Broomhouse Drive | | Edinburgh | | EH11 3XD | | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Scottish Rural Develoment Programme — measure code 123 (adding value to agriculture and forestry products) | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Section 2 (2) of the European Communities Act 1972 | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — | |
| Duration | 16.8.2010—31.12.2013 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | Manufacture of food products, Manufacture of beverages, Food and beverage service activities | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | GBP 9,60 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | Council Regulation (EC) 1698/2005 OF 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) — 5,90 GBP (in millions) | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| SME investment and employment aid (Art. 15) | 20,00 % | — |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 342/10 | |
| Member State | United Kingdom | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | SCOTLAND Mixed | |
| Granting authority | | | | --- | | Rural and Environment Directorate | | Saughton House | | Broomhouse Drive | | Edinburgh | | EH11 3XD | | http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Scottish Rural Development Programme — measure code 111 (vocational training and information actions, including diffusions of scientific knowledge and innovative practises, for persons engaged in the food sector. | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Section 2 (2) of the European Communities Act 1972 | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — | |
| Duration | 16.8.2010—31.12.2013 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | Food and beverage service activities | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME large enterprise | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | GBP 6,60 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | Council Regulation 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) — 4,10 GBP (in millions) | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Specific training (Art. 38(1)) | 25,00 % | 20 % |
| General training (Art. 38(2)) | 60,00 % | 20 % |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP

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