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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, 
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the period within which removals may qualify for the exemptions in question should be extended 
to two years to bring it into line with the period for the import of the personal property of a 
deceased person acquired by inheritance, 
the discretionary value limit for marriage presents (currently 1 400 ECU) should be made 
mandatory for the Community. 
Done at Brussels, 14 April 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
Opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending for the twelfth time Regulation (EEC) 
No 1837/80 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (*) 
(87/C 150/05) 
On 28 January 1987 the Council decided, in accordance with Articles 198 of the Treaty establishing 
the EEC, to ask the Economic and Social Committee for an opinion on the abovementioned 
proposal. 
The Section for Agriculture, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the 
subject, adopted its opinion on 18 March 1987 in the light of the oral report by Mr Strauss. 
On 14 April 1987 the Economic and Social Committee, at its 245th plenary session, adopted the 
following opinion unanimously: 
1. The ewe premium is a market support measure for 
sheepmeat and goatmeat intended to cover any shortfall 
between the support (basic) price and market returns for a 
given marketing year. 4. The special provision applied in Region 1 is that 
producers receive a ewe premium equal to that paid in France 
(Region 2) for ewes whose lambs are over two months old 
when marketed. 
2. The differences in the characteristics of lambs 
slaughtered in the different regions of the Community make 
it impossible to apply identical criteria for determining the 
ewe premium throughout the EEC. Consequently special 
provisions are applied in Italy and Greece (Region 1) where, 
for example, the age and weight of lambs is different from 
those in the more northerly regions. 5. The Commission proposes that for the 1987 and 1988 
marketing years the premium for Region 7 should be 
increased by one half of the difference between it and that 
paid in Region 1, should the latter be higher. 
3. The characteristics of lambs produced in Spain and 
Portugal (Region 7) are akin to those in Region 1, but the 
importance of lambs slaughtered at under two months old is 
less marked and average weights are somewhat heavier. 6. The Committee notes that the Commission's proposals 
are designed to run for two marketing years. It believes that 
they should be supported and that longer term arrangements 
should be formulated in the light of experience gained. 
Done at Brussels, 14 April 1987. 
The Chairman 
of the Economic and Social Committee 
Alfons MARGOT 
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