European Parliament
President.
Question No. 1 by Witold Tomczak 
Subject: Measures to abolish duty on primary aluminium imported from Russia
Many businesses from the new Member States which import aluminium from Russia and the CIS have appealed to their MEPs for action be taken to drop or reduce the 6% duty, given that the economic situation in this branch of Polish industry has deteriorated significantly as a result, with higher production costs and higher product prices, leading to a fall in the competitiveness of Polish companies in the harsh environment of the European market. The option of buying duty-free aluminium from countries which have appropriate agreements with the European Union is unprofitable for small and medium-sized companies.
Will the Council take urgent action to protect Polish businesses threatened with closure?

