Commission Regulation (EC) No 1207/98 of 10 June 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2191/81 on the granting of aid for the purchase of butter by non-profit-making institutions and organisations

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1207/98 of 10 June 1998 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2191/81 on the granting of aid for the purchase of butter by non-profit-making institutions and organisations
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1587/96 (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2191/81 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2196/95 (4), provides for the grant of aid for the purchase of butter by non-profit-making institutions and organisations; whereas in view of the current situation on the butter market and the level of sales under this Regulation, the aid amount must be reduced;
Whereas the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,