On the general outcome, I congratulate the Minister on a job well done. The outcome of the negotiations means that the benefits of the Agenda 2000 agreement have been retained while the change in the regime will ensure a more market orientated and sustainable agriculture and food industry. The reforms agreed by the Council will come into effect from different dates, while decoupling will commence in January 2005 at the earliest, with an option to wait until January 2007. The outcome marks a major improvement on the original proposal and if we opt for full decoupling, it will also remove the burden of bureaucracy from our farmers. There is no greater single issue of importance to them. Bureaucracy is stifling them. I realise the Minister has achieved a great deal during the years. While there was always money coming in, I strongly urge that we opt for full decoupling.