The European Commission issued its State aid action plan
on 7 June 2005, setting out the guiding principles for a
comprehensive reform of State aid rules and procedures.
The reform package is based on less and better targeted State
aid, a more refined economic approach, and more efficient and
effective procedures.
As outlined in the roadmap, the Commission has been reviewing
the various regulations and guidelines governing State aid as
well as streamlining procedures.
The UK response to the action plan was forwarded to the
Commission on 16th September.