Chairman:

Before we move on to the next round of questions, a point was made about payment. The point about the payment of the 70% has been made here on numerous occasions in the past couple of weeks and was brought up when the Commissioner, Minister and Secretary General appeared before us. The full amount of 70% should be paid and if there is a dispute over a piece of land, it should be taken out of the remaining 30%. We have been continually told that this cannot be done because of legal matters in Europe. The same answer has been given time and again. I think everyone around the table would be on the same page regarding paying out, particularly this year, which has been difficult all round. The feeling was that whatever the penalty would be, it would not amount to 30% of the total amount. We suggested to all concerned that 70% should be paid to everybody and if there is a penalty, it should be stopped at 30% but apparently it cannot be done on any level. At the same time, I hear what the witnesses are saying.