EP asks for additional information on Dalli's resignation

The European Parliament has asked for additional information on John Dalli's resignation from Health Commissioner. The conference of presidents of the European Parliament, comprising the president and the leaders of the political groups formally asked European Commission President José Manuel Barroso to provide the EP with additional and comprehensive information on all the circumstances of Mr Dalli's resignation. It also called for adequate access to the OLAF final report made after a complaint by Swedish tobacco producer Swedish Match. The conference of presidents approved the practical arrangements for the hearing of commissioner-designate Tonio Borg, including a provisional timetable. It is proposed that the hearing takes place on November 13 from 3 to 6pm. The full house is set to vote on Dr Borg's nomination during the November session in Strasbourg.