Saturday, July 23, 2005
Valencia Life:
ANSWERING BACK
Salvador Vila, the President of the Federation of Building Promoters in theProvince of Valencia, yesterday struck out at the recent visit by several Commissioners of the European Union (actually 3 MEP's and officials) who visited the Valencian Community to see for themselves the effects of theValencian land Laws, better known as LRAU. In his interview with a Valencian media organization, Mr. Vila stated that the delegation 'had been completely misinformed about the situation and that the AUN collective had virtually' brainwashed their thinking'. He added; "At no time were the building promoters asked to participate in an appearance before the visiting Commission, nor given adequate time to explain their point of view over the situation. They arrived here, and were received by Francisco Camps, thePresident of the Valencian Community as well as Rafael Blasco, the Conseller for the Territory in a visit that was totally controlled by AUN." Asked about any possible building moratorium and the many complaints registered under the LRAU, Mr. Vila stated that a moratorium could not be considered, and that the various reclamations against the LRAU and its effects were 'totally unjustified'. When asked about the LUV - the new law proposed by the Valencian Government to replace the LRAU, Mr. Vila stated that it maintained the most positive aspects of the old law, but that it offers better assurances about information, and considerably improves the relationship between local Town Halls and property owners. A brief comment from the AUN Collective stated that Mr. Vila was 'on the attack' on behalf of 'other interested parties', adding that it was a shame that Mr. Vila refused to take into consideration the 15,000 signatures and various demonstrations that had taken place to protest the Valencian Land Laws, and it was only natural that this should draw some attention from Brussels.
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Note:
His comments are reminiscent of those made by the "Autonomous Secretary" of Blasco's ministry (Cristina Serrano) on June 2. By way of a historical note, they are also much along the lines used against the European Parliament's 1988-89 fact finding mission (McMillan-Scott) which also looked into abuses of property owners.
In contrast with what Vila says, representatives of the Alicante promoters' association were some of the first people the recent factfinding mission met with after their arrival in the Valencian Community. Nor did AUN "control" the visit, we merely made suggestions. The fact finding mission was officially responsible for making its arrangements and appointments. Perhaps some correction will be issued from Brussels.
CVS
ANSWERING BACK
Salvador Vila, the President of the Federation of Building Promoters in theProvince of Valencia, yesterday struck out at the recent visit by several Commissioners of the European Union (actually 3 MEP's and officials) who visited the Valencian Community to see for themselves the effects of theValencian land Laws, better known as LRAU. In his interview with a Valencian media organization, Mr. Vila stated that the delegation 'had been completely misinformed about the situation and that the AUN collective had virtually' brainwashed their thinking'. He added; "At no time were the building promoters asked to participate in an appearance before the visiting Commission, nor given adequate time to explain their point of view over the situation. They arrived here, and were received by Francisco Camps, thePresident of the Valencian Community as well as Rafael Blasco, the Conseller for the Territory in a visit that was totally controlled by AUN." Asked about any possible building moratorium and the many complaints registered under the LRAU, Mr. Vila stated that a moratorium could not be considered, and that the various reclamations against the LRAU and its effects were 'totally unjustified'. When asked about the LUV - the new law proposed by the Valencian Government to replace the LRAU, Mr. Vila stated that it maintained the most positive aspects of the old law, but that it offers better assurances about information, and considerably improves the relationship between local Town Halls and property owners. A brief comment from the AUN Collective stated that Mr. Vila was 'on the attack' on behalf of 'other interested parties', adding that it was a shame that Mr. Vila refused to take into consideration the 15,000 signatures and various demonstrations that had taken place to protest the Valencian Land Laws, and it was only natural that this should draw some attention from Brussels.
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Note:
His comments are reminiscent of those made by the "Autonomous Secretary" of Blasco's ministry (Cristina Serrano) on June 2. By way of a historical note, they are also much along the lines used against the European Parliament's 1988-89 fact finding mission (McMillan-Scott) which also looked into abuses of property owners.
In contrast with what Vila says, representatives of the Alicante promoters' association were some of the first people the recent factfinding mission met with after their arrival in the Valencian Community. Nor did AUN "control" the visit, we merely made suggestions. The fact finding mission was officially responsible for making its arrangements and appointments. Perhaps some correction will be issued from Brussels.
CVS
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