20. 8. 91 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 231/21 COMMISSION DECISION of 18 July 1991 on financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of Newcastle disease in the United Kingdom (Only the English text is authentic) (91/416/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (!), as amended by Decision 921/133/EEC (2) and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof, ‘ Whereas outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, in March, April and May 1991 ; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community’s poultry and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses s0 caused ; Whereas, as soon as the presence of Newcastle disease was officially confirmed, the authorities of the United Kingdom took appropriate measures which included the measures listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by the authorities ; Whereas the conditions for Community financial assis- tance have been met; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION : Article 1 For outbreaks of Newcastle disease which have occurred during the months of March, April and May 1991, the United Kingdom may obtain Community financial assis- () OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. () OF No L 66, 13. 3. 1991, p. 18. tance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be : — 50 % of the costs incutred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the slaughter, destruction of poultry and poultry products as appropriate, — 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of holdings and equipment, — 50 % of the costs incurred by the Umted Kingdom in compensating owners for the destruction of contami- nated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. Article 2 The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. Article 3 The Commission will follow developments in the disease situation and, if necessary, due to the evolution of the disease a new Decision will be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down .in Article 3 (4) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC. ~ Article 4 This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1991. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission