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hand-knitting yarns are frequently enclosed only by a 
label and such quantities are covered by the draft 
Directive; the wording should be amended 
accordingly. 
Done at Brussels, 14 April 1987. 
1. Introduction 
In March 1985 the Council, acting on a proposal from the 
Commission, decided to implement a 'long-term programme 
for the use of telematics for Community information systems 
concerned with imports/exports and the management and 
financial control of agricultural market organizations' 
(CADDIA). Shortly thereafter the Council incorporated the 
CD project (coordinated development of computerized 
administrative procedures) in the CADDIA programme. 
Since at that time there was as yet no agreed comprehensive 
development programme, the Council decided on a two-year 
initial phase for CADDIA, which will end on 2 April 
1987. 
As there is still a need for extensive reorganization and 
coordination of the data acquisition, processing and 
evaluation systems in the Member States and the tasks and 
objectives laid down in the CADDIA programme have 
possibly become even more important, the CADDIA Steering 
Committee set up by the Council has proposed that the initial 
phase of CADDIA be extended until the end of 1992. (b) Hand-knitting yarns can be made of other materials, 
such as silk and linen, in addition to the types of fibres 
listed in point 11. This point should be amplified 
accordingly. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic an Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
2. General comments 
2.1. The Committee would observe that it expressly 
endorsed the CADDIA programme and its objectives in its 
opinion of 4 July 1984 (»). 
2.2 The Committee welcomes the Commission's new 
proposal which seeks to extend the initial phase of CADDIA 
until the end of 1992. 
2.3. It would also stress the importance that the CADDIA 
programme has acquired as a major element in the process of 
completing the Community's internal market by 1992. 
3. Specific comments 
3.1. The Committee expresses its recognition of the work 
done so far by the Steering Committee in conjunction with 
(») OJ No C 248, 17. 9. 1984, p. 17. Opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision concerning the extension of the period of validity 
of Council Decision 85/214/EEC of 26 March 1985 and Council Decision 86/23/EEC of 
4 February 1986 
(87/C 150/03) 
On 25 February 1987 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee under 
Article 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community on the abovementioned 
proposal. 
The Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services, which was responsible for preparing the 
Committee's work on the subject, adopted its opinion on 4 March 1987 in the light of the report by 
Mr Nierhaus. 
At its 245th plenary session (meeting of 14 April 1987) the Economic and Social Committee adopted 
the following opinion unanimously: 
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the implementation of the CADDIA programme, but would 
point out that the steps needed to ensure that the systems in 
the Member States are largely compatible with CADDIA 
measures and objectives still have high priority among the 
Steering Committee's tasks. 
3.2. Given the complexity of the problems (which is due 
not just to the information technology aspect but also to the 
variety of structures in the agricultural, customs and 
statistical spheres and to the differences in the levels of 
development of data acquisition and processing in the 
Member States), the Committee has its doubts as to whether 
the proposed extension of CADDIA's time frame will be 
sufficient. 3.4. The personnel concerned must have adequate skills, 
given the complexity of the problems involved in carrying out 
the tasks provided for in the CADDIA programme, which 
may even be further increased if the scope of CADDIA is 
extended. The Committee therefore urges the Commission to 
work out ideas in good time and take measures to ensure that 
the personnel concerned can acquire the necessary 
knowledge. 
3.5. The Committee would point out that there is an 
urgent need to draw a demarcation line between the activities 
provided for in the CADDIA programme and other 
programmes that have been initiated or are planned in the 
area of data processing. 
3.3. The manifold problems of detail connected with the 
implementation of CADDIA call for the continued very close 
cooperation of the administrations of the Member States and 
a gradual approach to solving the problems in accordance 
with an agreed list of priorities would seem to be appropriate 
and realistic. 3.6. In conclusion, the Committee would repeat its 
observation that faster implementation of the CADDIA 
programme will make it possible to considerably reduce and 
speed up customs formalities at the Community's internal 
frontiers, thereby bringing about an improvement that will 
be directly tangible to the Community's citizens. 
Done at Brussels, 14 April 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending for the first time Directive 83/183/ EEC on 
tax exemptions applicable to permanent imports from a Member State of the personal property of 
individuals 
(87/C 150/04) 
On 14 January 1987 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee under Article 
198 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community on the abovementioned 
proposal. 
The Section for Industry, Commerce, Crafts and Services, which was responsible for preparing the 
Committee's work on the subject, adopted its opinion on 4 March 1987 in the light of the report by Mr 
Broicher. 
At its 245th plenary session (meeting of 14 April 1987) the Economic and Social Committee adopted 
the following opinion unanimously: 
1. The Committee welcomes the proposal for a Directive. It considers it to be a real contribution 
towards eliminating formalities in transfrontier movements of goods within the Community and 
towards implementing freedom of movement for the Community's citizens. This is all the more 
justified since tax has already been paid on the goods in question and the quantities involved are 
insignificant compared with the volume of trade between the Member States. 
2. The Committee would, however, suggest that: 
— the allowances in respect of certain highly taxed goods which generally form part of the personal 
property involved in removals should be considerably increased,