Before the 1980s, quantitative limits on bank leverage were rare.

Licences may also be used to restrict imports by imposing quantitative limits.

The Bank of England can lay down quantitative limits on the growth of bank deposits.

Some member states, for example France and Italy, have already set quantitative limits to their imports of Japanese cars.

Licences may also be used to restrict imports by imposing quantitative limits, or allow a reduced rate of duty.

There are quantitative limits for motor vehicles, cigarettes and spirits.

Emissions trading works by setting a quantitative limit on the emissions produced by emitters.

Finally, national patent offices and their participation should be restricted by clear quantitative limits.

I therefore welcome the differentiated quantitative limits set by the rapporteur depending on whether the sales take place on the farm or elsewhere.

Once these reference ceilings are reached the imposition of a new quantitative limit may be requested.