The PP calls on Zapatero to address the Conference of Presidents of the serious crisis facing the agricultural sector
Deputy Secretary of the Electoral Partido Popular in the Region of Murcia, Teresa Moreno, said that "President Zapatero Valcárcel raise the concerns of Murcia in the upcoming Autonomous Presidents."
Therefore, the deputy secretary of the PP has asked the secretary general of the Socialist Murcia to "take note and reclaim what they need and Zapatero claimed by citizens of the region."
"That finally join the regional government in defending the interests beyond Murcia find a picture and try to justify the wrongs of Zapatero to the Region of Murcia."
"The mayors of the region yesterday had the opportunity to discuss the problems of its citizens, which will be transferred to Zapatero for the Government to implement solutions."
In a press conference, the deputy secretary of the PP said "the crisis being experienced by the agricultural sector, the rise of the water transfer rates of the Tagus, or local funding are problems caused by mismanagement of government Zapatero and exclusively by the Government of the Nation, so it is necessary to take effective action, and urgently. "
Teresa Moreno has said that it is essential to include in the agenda of the meeting of the Conference of Presidents an item on "Agriculture, fisheries and water '.
In his view, "is not acceptable that to the serious problems facing this sector is not discussed on this matter, especially given that the powers in these areas are shared by the Autonomous Communities and the Government of the nation."
And that is to Tersa Moreno, "it is time to hear the claims of one of the sectors hardest hit by the economic crisis and also, is the engine of growth and employment creation."
Therefore, "Ramón Luis Valcárcel required to Zapatero in a meeting of presidents, speaks of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing and of course, water," said the head of CP.
"It's the least you can do Zapatero after knowing the latest information in agriculture and livestock that reveal a critical situation, because since 2004, agricultural income has not only improved, but has fallen by 26% which means a severe deterioration of earnings and income of the owners of farms. "
Teresa Moreno added that "the PP has raised the need to develop a plan of action to alleviate the financial difficulties of farmers and ranchers in access to bank credit that means the end of the credit drought and relief to holders of farms in terms of financial service requirements. "
Another issue that the Prime Minister will address regional higher rates Tajo-Segura, that "no political will demonstrated by the Zapatero government to resolve the difficulties facing the agricultural sector."
"The rising price of water more expensive by an average of 70 percent for urban use and irrigation, which will cause the less competitive agriculture in Murcia."
Deputy Secretary of PP added that "the discrimination faced by Murcia by Zapatero's government as finance, security, infrastructure, now must be added to raise the price of water for our crops by 74 per cent and 68 percent for human consumption. "
At this point, he pointed out that Murcia region of Spain and more expensive to pay the water, surpassing for the first time in the statistical series to island communities.
"The region was discriminated against by the price of water, which is a minor grievance with respect to other communities."
Source: PP Región de Murcia