As it has been held throughout this report, the justification for the need for Europol to act as a central authority alongside the Member States’ central offices stems mainly from the major restrictions imposed by Europol’s current legal framework: Europol is unable to forward information directly to Member States (it may only do so through the national liaison office for each Member State - something which hampers and slows down the supply of information) and to forward personal data to a third State or body unless an agreement to that effect has been concluded beforehand, as provided for in the Council Act of 12 March 1999 (OJ C 88, 30.3.1999, p. 1).

It provides a strong impetus towards fruitful cooperation and cohesion at the interface between East and West in the border regions.

They may include connecting lines, in particular junctions of new lines or lines upgraded for high speed with town centre stations located on them, on which speeds must take account of local conditions.

the belt shall consist of one or two parts, each having the same characteristics ; the joint or joints shall be oblique and the acute angle between the joint and the lateral edge of the belt shall not exceed 45º.

For example, we're connected to our neighbours in British Columbia through a very significant tie-line, a 500 kV tie-line that's capable of importing and exporting upwards of 1,000 megawatts if required.

Mr. Stewart: Again, someone mentioned the 150-megawatt tie line that was just announced between Manitoba and Saskatchewan.