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Article 11

United Kingdom

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Before the end of a period for performing a commitment entered into under Chapter VI of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999, Member States may authorise the transformation of that commitment into a new commitment for a period of between five and seven years as a general rule under Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 provided that:

  1. (a)

    any such transformation is of unquestionable benefit to the environment or to animal welfare; and

  2. (b)

    the existing commitment is significantly reinforced.