COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(92) 518f inal 
Brussels, 4 December 1992 
PROPOSALS FOR 
an estimate concerning young male bovine animals weighing 
300 kilograms or less and intended for fattening for the period 
1 January to 31 December 1993 
an estimate concerning beef and veal intended for the processing 
industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 19 93 
PROPOSAL FOR A 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
opening for 1993, as an autonomous measure, a special import tariff 
quota for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal 
falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products 
falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 
(transmitted to the Council by the Commission) 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
The first draft estimated supply balance fixes the community's import 
requirements for young bovine animals for fattening at 198 000 head for 
1993. 
Under the second draft estimated supply balance, Community supplies of meat 
for processing in 1993 are estimated to be greater than the Community 
industry's requirements for beef for processing. It is accordingly 
proposed to set this balance at zero. 
In accordance with the bilateral agreements between the Community an4 
certain supplier non-member countries instituting cooperation in the 
drawing up of the estimated supply balances, consultations took place on 
the drawing up of such import balances for 1993T 
In view of the Community's concern to maintain harmonious trading relations 
with those countries and in view of the fact that the balance for meat for 
processing was fixed at zero, the Commission proposes to open for 1993, as 
an autonomous measure, a tariff quota of 11 430 tonnes of high-quality beef 
from animals fed principally on grass at a customs duty of 20% and exempt 
from levy. 
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MEMORANDUM 
CONCERNING THE ESTIMATED SUPPLY BALANCE FOR 
YOUNG MALE BOVINE ANIMALS FOR FATTENING 
In accordance with undertakings entered into within the framework of the 
multilateral trade negotiations, the Commission proposed that Poland, 
Hungary, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and Romania take part in 
bilateral consultations concerning the estimated supply balance for young 
male bovine animals intended for fattening for 1993. 
REPLIES FROM THE COUNTRIES CONCERNED: 
ROMANIA 
The Romanian authorities outlined at length the economic difficulties 
facing their country. The production cooperatives have been dissolved 
while a programme for the redistribution of land to the peasants, with aid 
from the PHARE project and in accordance with the recent land law, is under 
way. Peasants will be allocated 10 hectares each. 
I The Romanian authorities hope to export 75 000 to 100 000 young bovine inale 
animals including 13% at a 65% reduction in the levy. Furthermore, within 
the framework of the Association Agreement, they hope to achieve similar 
concessions to those granted to the other associate countries. 
HUNGARY 
The Hungarian authorities said that domestic consumption had fallen 
(108 000 tonnes in 1991 and 86 000 tonnes forecast in 1992); exports were 
suffering accordingly (102 000 tonnes in 1991 and 70 000 tonnes forecast in 
1992) . 
As regards the supply balance, the Hungarian authorities consider that the 
minimum weight of bovine animals should be reduced from 22 0 kg to 16 0 kg 
per head. They also want a subquota under the supply balance and the 
Association Agreement. 
Exports to the Community in 1992 could reach 15 300 head, whereas they were 
8 336 head in 1991. 
POLAND 
The Polish authorities stated that on account of the drought, total 
production had fallen but this will not affect exports of young bovine 
animals to the Community. They also said that they wished to express their 
discontent regarding the period during which they are to export, i.e. 
summer, which made transactions more costly. For this reason they 
requested a quota early. 
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CZECH AND SLOVAK FEDERAL REPUBLIC 
The Czech and Slovak authorities also requested a reduction in the minimum 
weight per head of young bovine animals from 220 kg to 160 kg. 
They also expressed concern at the increase in the quantity of meat for 
export as a result of the fall in domestic consumption, and interest in an 
increase in their share and/or the introduction of a separate quota for 
that country. 
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Proposal for an estimate concerning young male bovine animals 
weighing 300 kilograms or less and intended for fattening 
for the period 1 January to 31 December 1993 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
Having regard to council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the 
common organization of the market in beef and veal,* as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 2066/92,2 and in particular Article 13 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS ESTIMATE: 
Introduction 
Article 13(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 provides that each year before 
1 December the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from 
the Commission, must draw up an estimate of the young male bovine animals 
which may be imported under the system laid down in that Article. This 
estimate must take account both of the forecast supplies of young bovine 
animals intended for fattening within the community and of Community 
livestock farmers' requirements. 
In order to establish the volume of imports under this estimate as from 
1981, in accordance with the Community's undertaking within the General 
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), consultations are held between the 
Commission and representatives of some non-member countries before the 
annual draft estimate is put forward. 
1 OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24. 
2 OJ No L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 49. 
Before drawing up this estimate, the Commission held consultations with 
representatives of the following non-member countries: Hungary, Poland, 
Czechoslovakia and Romania. 
These consultations included an exchange of views on the beef and veal 
market as a whole, the production and consumption prospects within the 
Community and the scope for exports of young male bovine animals by the 
non-member countries. 
This estimate relates to the period 1 January to 31 December 1993. It has 
been prepared in the light of information available to the Commission and 
on the basis of the foreseeable trend for 1993 of supplies of and 
requirements for young male bovine animals intended for fattening in the 
community. The particular circumstances in the non-member countries can 
also be taken into account, while ensuring that the number of head to be 
imported in 1993 will be limited to the traditional level of 425 000 head. 
To that end, the Commission, acting pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 
1157/92 of 28 April 1992, introduced management measures concerning imports 
of young bovine animals weighing 80 kilograms or less which replaced the 
safeguard clause in 1992. It will continue to apply appropriate management 
measures if forecasts suggest that imports into the community could exceed 
425 000 head and that such imports of beef could threaten seriously to 
disturb the Community market. 
1. Assessment of Community supplies for 1993 
In view of the number of breeding females (cows and heifers) 
anticipated for 1993 (about 36 500 000), some 29 200 000 births of 
calves are expected during that year. Production over the year of 
male calves would therefore be about 14 600 000 head in 1993. 
2. Estimated Community requirements for 1993 
2.1 on the basis of data collected from the Member States, the number of 
slaughterings of male calves envisaged for 1993 should be about 
4 000 000 head. 
2.2 The number of male animals intended for slaughter, steers, fattened 
young bulls or bulls for breeding should be about 10 500 000 head. 
2.3 In the light of information provided by the Member States and of the 
above, it is expected that in 1993 the requirements of Community 
livestock farmers as regards young male bovine animals for fattening 
will be 10 500 000 head. 
2.4 From the considerations set out in 2.1 and 2.3 it follows that the 
Community's overall requirements in male calves will be 14 500 000 
head in 1993. 
These requirements will be wholly satisfied by Community supplies of these 
animals which, as demonstrated in point 1, amount to about 14 600 000 head. 
CONCLUSION 
In the light of the above estimates, a Community surplus may be expected in 
1993. Furthermore, the Council has approved the introduction of a premium 
for the withdrawal from production of young male calves of dairy breeds 
with a view to reducing the number of young calves available. 
However, in order to maintain harmonious trade relations with the non-
member countries concerned, as in 1992 the number of young bovine animals 
which may be imported under the estimated supply balance for 1993 should be 
fixed at the same level i.e. 198 000 head, the overall level of traditional 
imports which the Commission contemplates taking into account in 1993. 
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FINANCIAL S TATEMENT 
DATE: 22.10.1992 
1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 120 (customs duties) 
Post 1000 (agricultural levies) 
Article 210 (refunds) APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 14 567m 
ECU 1 264m 
ECU 1 535m 
2. TITLE: Proposal for an estimated supply balance for young male bovine animals for fattening 
weighing not more than 300 kg for the period 1 January to 31 December 1993. 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To establ ish the Community's import requirements for young male bovine animals 
for fattening at 198 000 head for 1993. 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS) 
(INTERVENTION) 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) Period of 12 months 
+ ECU 122.3m 
+ ECU 39.4m Current Financial Year 
1993 
+ ECU 76.4m 
+ ECU 31.1m Following Financial Year 
1994 
+ ECU 45,9m 
+ ECU 8.3m 
1995 1996 1997 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1993 only 1998 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: Since there is a surplus in this area, imports would not take place without this 
concession. 
Levies 
CSFR 
Poland 
Hungary 
Others 
Customs duties: 
Refunds: 30 000 head x 250 kg X ECU 1 340/t x 25% x 1.157(DR) 
128 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 340/t x 25% x 1.157(DR) 
30 000 head X 250 kg X ECU 1 340/t X 25% X 1.157(DR) 
10 000 head x 250 kg x ECU 1 340/t x 35% x 1.57((DR) 
49 500 t X ECU 2 500/t X 16% 
A corresponding quantity should be exported: 
198 000 head x 300 kg (net slaughter weight) x ECU 1 785/t x 1.153(DR) ECUm (B) 
- + 2.9 
- + 12.4 
- + 2.9 
- + 1-4 
+ 19.6 
- + 19.8 
+ 122.7 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? ~~ 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
NO 
OBSERVATIONS: 
The 1993 draft budget takes these figures into account, 
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MEMORANDUM 
CONCERNING THE ESTIMATED SUPPLY BALANCE 
FOR FROZEN MEAT FOR PROCESSING 
In accordance with undertakings entered into in the framework of the 
multilateral trade negotiations, the Commission proposed consultations with 
Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay, Hungary, Poland and Romania 
concerning the estimated supply balance for 1993 as regards frozen beef for 
processing. 
REPLIES FROM THE COUNTRIES CONCERNED: 
ARGENTINA 
The Argentine authorities informed the Commission about the situation 
regarding meat production in Argentina. They stressed the fact that during 
1992 beef production has increased but this has been accompanied by a rise 
in domestic consumption and therefore in prices. 
At present 75% of Argentine production is intended for the domestic market 
and the rest is exported to the international market, where the situation 
is not very favourable. 
At present, Argentina has an annual inflation rate of only 20%, largely due 
to the fixed exchange rate with the dollar. 
The Argentine delegation said that it is willing to accept a supply balance 
of zero with the proposed compensation (11 430 tonnes Hilton beef) but 
wanted an increase in their share, which has remained unchanged for two 
years. 
NEW ZEALAND 
The New Zealand authorities said that beef production is rising in New 
Zealand. Although they reiterated their well-known position concerning the 
overall quantities in the supply balance, they said they could in principle 
agree to the commission proposal provided their quota remained at the same 
level as in 1992. 
They also asked the Commission about the planned timetable for the Council 
decision and about publicity campaigns to increase meat consumption in the 
Community. 
AUSTRALIA 
The Australian authorities said they were in favour of redistributing the 
remaining quantity (shortfall) of Hilton beef before the end of 1992. 
They also emphasized the fall in the international markets, particularly in 
the United states and Japan. 
URUGUAY 
The Uruguayan authorities requested the Commission to ensure that the 
decision on 
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the supply balance was taken as soon as possible. They noted that since 
1985 exports of Uruguayan meat to the Community have fallen constantly. 
Uruguay has 30 million sheep and 10 million cattle. It can export 150 000 
tonnes of meat in total, including 4 000 tonnes of Hilton beef. 
The Uruguayan authorities also drew attention to the clause in the GATT 
providing for Uruguay to make use of quantities unused by other countries. 
HUNGARY, POLAND AND ROMANIA 
These three countries did not express any desire to export meat for 
processing to the Community since their traditional markets focus on 
exports of calves for fattening. 
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Proposal for an estimate concerning beef and veal intended for 
the processing industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 1993 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the 
common organization of the market in beef and veal,1 as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 2066/92,2 and in particular Article 14(2) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS ESTIMATE 
Introduction 
Article 14(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 provides that each year before 
1 December, the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from 
the Commission, must draw up an estimate of meat which may be imported 
under the arrangements laid down in that Article. This estimate must take 
account both of the forecast Community supplies of meat of a quality and 
type of cut suitable for industrial use and of industrial need. The 
estimate is to mention separately the quantities: 
(a) intended for the manufacture of preserves which do not contain 
characteristic components other than beef and jelly; 
(b) intended for the processing industry for the manufacture of products 
other than the preserves referred to in (a). 
The annual presentation of the draft estimate is preceded by consultations 
between the Commission and certain non-member countries. The purpose of 
these meetings is to review the overall situation of the beef market in the 
Community and the non-member countries as well as current forecasts of 
production and consumption, so that a joint analysis can be made of the 
factors which could contribute towards drawing up estimates of Community 
requirements for frozen beef for processing and so that information 
concerning the potential export market can be exchanged. 
Consultations have been undertaken by the Commission with representatives 
of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, 
Hungary, Poland and Romania. 
1 OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24. 
2 OJ No L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 49. A 
CHAPTER I 
supplies of meat for processing 
According to information supplied to the Commission by the Member States, 
Community supplies of home-produced fresh meat for processing for 1993 can 
be estimated at 1 315 000 tonnes of bone-in meat. 
At the end of 1992 the Community will hold a large public stock of meat as 
a result of intervention buying. The quantity of this meat suitable for 
processing can be estimated at 512 000 tonnes of bone-in meat. 
At the end of 1992 no meat will be held in cold stores as a result of the 
granting of private storage aid. 
With effect from 1 January 1993 the Community intends to open a tariff 
quota for 53 000 tonnes of boned frozen meat, which corresponds to 68 900 
tonnes bone-in meat. 
Past experience indicates that, under this quota, 13 000 tonnes of frozen 
bone-in meat will be imported for processing in 1993. 
In 1993 the quantity of meat originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, 
Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Namibia to be imported into the Community which 
satisfies the requirements for processing may be estimated at 8 700 tonnes 
of bone-in meat. 
For 1993 the total available supplies intended for processing will thus be 
as follows: 
(tonnes) 
- fresh meat: 1 315 000 
- frozen meat bought into intervention 512 000 
- frozen meat stored under the system of 
private storage aid: 0 
- frozen meat imported under GATT quota: 13 000 
- frozen meat imported under ACP 
Convention arrangements: 8 700 
Total 1 848 000 
CHAPTER II 
Industrial demand for meat for processing 
According to information supplied to the Commission by the Member states in 
August 1991, Community demand for meat for processing in 1993 can be 
estimated at 1 438 000 tonnes of meat on the bone. 
This figure includes the quantity required for the preparation of preserved 
foods as referred to in Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68. 
This latter quantity is estimated at 198 000 tonnes. 
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Conclusion 
It emerges from the foregoing that Community availabilities of meat for 
processing will exceed industrial requirements in 1993. The estimate of 
the quantity of beef and veal intended for the processing industry and 
which may be imported in 1993 under the arrangements provided for in 
Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 805/86 is therefore fixed at zero tonnes 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE: 22.10.1992 
1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 120 (customs duties) 
Post 1000 (agricultural levies) 
Article 210 (refunds) APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 14 567m 
ECU 1 264m 
ECU 1 157m 
2. TITLE: Proposal for an estimated supply balance for beef for the processing industry for the 
period 1 January to 31 December 1993. 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 14 of Council Regulation (EEC) to 805/68 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To establish the Comunity's import requirements for frozen beef for processing at 
0 tonnes for 1993. 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS) 
(INTERVENTION) 
5.1 REVENUE 
- (Mi RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) Period of 12 months Current Financial Year 
1993 Following Financial Year 
1994 
1994 1995 1996 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1993 only 1997 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
NO 
OBSERVATIONS: 
The 1993 draft budget takes these figures into account, 
A^\ 
Proposal for 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No /93 
Of 
opening for 1993, as an autonomous measure, a special import quota 
for high-quality, fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal 
falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products falling 
within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
and in particular Article 43 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 
Whereas given past imports of high-quality beef and the need to export beef 
producted in the Community, provision should be made for the opening for 
1993, as an autonomous measure, of a special Community import tariff quota 
for 11 430 tonnes of high quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef falling 
within CN codes 0201 and 0202 as well as products falling within CN codes 
0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 at a duty of 20% and exempt from levy; 
Whereas equal and continuous access for all operators concerned in the 
Community to the said quota and the uninterrupted application of the rate 
laid down for that quota to all imports of the products concerned in all 
the Member States until the volume provided for is exhausted should in 
particular be ensured; whereas, to this end, a system for utilizing the 
Community tariff quota, based on the presentation of a certificate of 
authenticity guaranteeing the type, provenance and origin of the products 
is required; 
Whereas rules for the application of these provisions should be adopted in 
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 27 of Council Regulation 
(EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in 
beef and veal,1 as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2066/92,2 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
1. A special tariff quota for high-quality, fresh, chilled or frozen 
beef and veal falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products 
falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 is hereby opened 
for 1993. 
1 OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24. 
2 OJ No L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 49. A< 
The total amount of this quota shall be 11 430 tonnes expressed in 
weight of the product. 
2. The applicable CCT duty for this quota shall be fixed at 20% and the 
levy at 0%. 
Article 2 
The rules for the application of this Regulation, and in particular : 
(a) provisions guaranteeing the type, provenance and origin of the 
products ; 
(b) provisions relating to the recognition of the document enabling the 
guarantees provided for in (a) to be ascertained 
shall be determined in accordance with the procedure laid down in 
Article 27 of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68. 
Article 3 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its 
publication in the official Journal of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE: 22.10.1992 
1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 210 (refunds) 
Article 120 (easterns duties) 
Post 1000 (agricultural levies) APPROPRiATIONS: ECU 1 535m 
ECU 14 576m 
ECU 1 264n 
2. TITLE: Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning a tariff quota for imports of high-quality beef 
(Hilton beef) for 1993. 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 43 of the Treaty 
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To open a quota of 11 430 tomes of hlç/i-qual ity beef at a duty of 20%. 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS) 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) Period of 12 months 
+ ECU 30.7m 
+ ECU 10.4m Current Financial Year 
1993 
+ ECU 19.2m 
-I- ECU 8.2m Following Financial Year 
1994 
+ ECU 11.5m 
+ ECU 2.2m 
1995 1996 1997 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE Measure covers 1993 only 1996 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: Since there is a surplus in this area, imports would not take place 
without the concession. 
Levies: No loss of levy in respect of this quota. 
Custcms duties: 11 430 t x 1.3 x ECU 3 500/t x 20% 
Refunds: An equivalent quantity should be exported: 
11 430 t x 1.3 X ECU 1 785/t X 1.157(DR) - + ECU 10.4m (B) 
- + ECU 30.7m (B) 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
NO 
OBSERVATIONS: 
The 1993 draft budget takes these figures into account, 
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