– having regard to the draft text to replace ICAO Assembly resolution A33-7 ('Consolidated statement of continuing ICAO policies and practices related to environmental protection'), Appendix I ('Market-based measures regarding aircraft engine emissions'),

– having regard to the draft text to replace ICAO Assembly resolution A35-WP/77, Appendix I on 'Market-based measures regarding aircraft engine emissions',

The summary table in annex 1 shows the distribution of own resources payments between Member States in the 2005 budget (including the UK rebate) and is taken from the Commission's explanatory text (SEC(2005) 758, p. 5).

If, at least, we had a reliable forecasting office responsible for presenting a true statement of public finances and of the surpluses that could reasonably be expected, then, in our opinion, that would facilitate subsequent discussions, as Mr. Picard explained to us earlier.

(c) in respect of subsidies to the bodies referred to in Article 32 of the Financial Regulation, an estimate of revenue and expenditure prefaced by an explanatory memorandum drawn up by the bodies concerned and, for the European Schools, a statement showing revenue and expenditure prefaced by an explanatory memorandum.

23. Takes note of the proposed measures to enhance the transport service for Members at key times; agrees that it is legitimate to provide Members with the necessary facilities to fulfil their parliamentary responsibilities; notes that the proposed measures will have no significant budgetary impact and that the current level of appropriations is sufficient to cover needs; requests its Secretary-General to present a report, when the preliminary draft estimates for 2004 are submitted, on the various options for Members' transport facilities, together with details of the respective budgetary impact;