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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2538/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (24 July 1997)

Subject: Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC

As I am not satisfied with your answer either to Written Question E-2397/96 ((OJ C 96, 24.3.1997, p. 6. )) or to the supplement ((OJ C 60, 25.2.1998, p. 5. )), I will put my question again.

1. How was the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC ((OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 15. )) involved in laying down the criteria for simplified procedures pursuant to Decision 94/730/EC ((OJ L 292, 12.11.1994, p. 31. )), and with what result?

2. Has the committee referred to in Directive 90/220/EEC delivered an opinion on the contents of the Annex to Decision 94/730/EC?

3. If it has, by what majority did the committee adopt its opinion?

4. Does the committee's opinion agree with the contents of the Annex?

Joint answer to Written Questions E-2535/97, E-2536/97, E-2537/97, E-2538/97, E-2539/97, E-2540/97 and E-2541/97 given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (4 September 1997)

The Commission regrets that the Honourable Member is not satisfied with the answer to seven written questions. It also regrets that the same questions have simply been asked again. The Commission takes the view that it has answered the questions conscientiously and correctly.

Some of the questions are addressed to the Parliament('what was Parliament's opinion of these principles and rules?'). Others are put in such a way that the Honourable Member can hardly expect a reply ('why did the Commission contravene Article 145 of the EC Treaty in Decision 97/730/EC?').

The Commission is keen to fulfil its duty under Article 140 EC Treaty to reply to oral and written questions. It answers questions from members who like the Honourable Member ask more than 100 questions in a year (1996) or even 46 questions in one day (9 June 1997). It is however up to the Commission to decide upon the content of its replies.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1803/97 by Robert Evans (PSE) to the Commission (28 May 1997)

Subject: Hygiene checks on products entering the EU

Would the Commission confirm that it is the responsibility of the airport authority of the EU country of the first port of call to carry out hygiene checks on shipments into the EU, even if this is not its final destination?

Companies importing into the United Kingdom from within my constituency have experienced severe delays when their shipments have not been checked at the first port of call and then further delayed, resulting often in perishment for goods with a short life.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (25 June 1997)

As a general rule, according to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries ((OJ L 373, 31.12.1990. )), veterinary checks are carried out at the border inspection post situated at the point of entry into Community territory.

However, Article 8(4) of the Directive states that by way of derogation for products entering one of the Community territories via a port or airport, checks may be carried out in the port or airport of destination, provided that this port or airport has a border inspection post and that the products are transported, as the case may be, by sea or air. This possibility has been introduced in order to facilitate trade and cover the situation whereby ships or aircraft only stop over in the first port or airport in the Community.

The Commission has not been made aware of any particular comments with regard to checks carried out at the border inspection post at Heathrow airport.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2539/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (24 July 1997)

Subject: Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - conflict with Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91

As I am not satisfied with your answer either to Written Question E-2402/96 ((OJ C 96, 24.3.1997, p. 8. )) or to the supplement ((OJ C 60, 25.2.1998, p. 5. )), I will put my question again.

1. How can Regulation No 2092/91 ((OJ L 198, 22.7.1991, p. 1. )) be transposed if, in accordance with point 6.1. of the Annex to Decision 94/730/EC ((OJ L 292, 12.11.1994, p. 31. )), details such as the site of the experimental area do not necessarily have to be specified?

2. The Council and the Commission agreed that the use of genetically modified organisms in organic farming is at present out of the question. However, if information is withheld pursuant to point 6.1. a farm using organic methods can no longer guarantee this.

What does the Commission think about this problem?

Joint answer to Written Questions E-2535/97, E-2536/97, E-2537/97, E-2538/97, E-2539/97, E-2540/97 and E-2541/97 given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (4 September 1997)

The Commission regrets that the Honourable Member is not satisfied with the answer to seven written questions. It also regrets that the same questions have simply been asked again. The Commission takes the view that it has answered the questions conscientiously and correctly.

Some of the questions are addressed to the Parliament('what was Parliament's opinion of these principles and rules?'). Others are put in such a way that the Honourable Member can hardly expect a reply ('why did the Commission contravene Article 145 of the EC Treaty in Decision 97/730/EC?').

The Commission is keen to fulfil its duty under Article 140 EC Treaty to reply to oral and written questions. It answers questions from members who like the Honourable Member ask more than 100 questions in a year (1996) or even 46 questions in one day (9 June 1997). It is however up to the Commission to decide upon the content of its replies.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1872/97 by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Commission (30 May 1997)

Subject: 'Health and wealth from the sea' campaign

With reference to the above-mentioned Commission information campaign, which is aimed at students in 15 000 secondary schools and universities, has provision been made, or will it be made, for appropriate information to be given on the adverse effects of intensive fishing practices such as the use of driftnets and turbo-blowers?

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (4 July 1997)

The Community-wide information campaign to promote consumption of fishery and aquaculture products is intended to inform Europe's consumers about the nutritional value of fish and seafood and promote responsible consumption, in particular making the species for which demand is low and stocks are not overfished better known, as well as showing how to recognise quality fish.

The campaign is in various parts, including a campaign directed specifically at primary and secondary schools. The idea is to raise awareness among young people since their consumption of fish is very low, so that they learn to appreciate a balanced and varied diet in which fish has its full place.

Because the campaign is aimed at the broad general public, consists of generic advertising and is being shared by all Member States, there will be no mention of the different fishing gears and techniques used in the Community.
WRITTEN QUESTION P-2619/97 by Pat Gallagher (UPE) to the Commission (18 July 1997)

Subject: Competitiveness Advisory Group

Can the Commission indicate

1. The basis used for seeking nominations for the second Competitiveness Advisory Group (CAG),

2. Whether Ireland's social partners or the Irish government were asked to submit a candidate, and

3. Why there is no Irish participant on the Group?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (10 September 1997)

The competitiveness advisory group was established as an independent group of eminent personalities by the Commission in February 1995 in line with a recommendation of the Essen European Council (December 1994). At the end of its two-year mandate and due to its success, the Commission decided (February 1997) that its work should be continued by appointing a new competitiveness advisory group. The decision was welcomed by the Amsterdam European Council (June 1997).

Independence is an essential feature of the group. This means, in particular, that each member is invited to participate on a personal basis and not as a representative of a government or any other organisation. As a matter of record, membership of the group has included so far nationals of 13 Member States. Mr Peter Cassel, general secretary of the Irish Trade union congress, was a member of the first group for the entire duration of its mandate.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0740/97 by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission (10 March 1997)

Subject: Operating appropriations of the European Institutions

With regard to heading B4-2000 would the Commission give figures for the total amount of appropriations allocated in 1996 to expenditure on:

- studies

- meetings of experts

- conferences and congresses

- information and publications.

Can the Commission also give figures for these four types of expenditure expressed as a proportion of the total appropriations allocated to the heading in question and state whether it considers this to be a reasonable proportion.

Supplementary joint answer to Written Questions E-0698/97, E-0699/97, E-0700/97, E-0701/97, E-0702/97, E-0703/97, E-0704/97, E-0705/97, E-0706/97, E-0707/97, E-0708/97, E-0709/97, E-0710/97, E-0711/97, E-0712/97, E-0713/97, E-0714/97, E-0715/97, E-0716/97, E-0717/97, E-0718/97, E-0719/97, E-0720/97, E-0721/97, E-0722/97, E-0723/97, E-0724/97, E-0725/97, E-0726/97, E-0727/97, E-0728/97, E-0729/97, E-0730/97, E-0731/97, E-0732/97, E-0733/97, E-0734/97, E-0735/97, E-0736/97, E-0737/97, E-0738/97, E-0739/97, E-0740/97, E-0741/97, E-0742/97, E-0743/97, E-0744/97, E-0745/97, E-0746/97, E-0747/97, E-0748/97, E-0749/97, E-0750/97, E-0751/97, E-0752/97, E-0753/97, E-0754/97, E-0755/97, E-0756/97, E-0757/97, E-0758/97, E-0759/97, E-0760/97, E-0761/97, E-0762/97, E-0763/97, E-0764/97, E-0765/97, E-0766/97, E-0767/97, E-0768/97, E-0769/97, E-0770/97, E-0771/97, E-0772/97, E-0773/97, E-0774/97, E-0775/97, E-0776/97, E-0777/97, E-0778/97, E-0779/97, E-0780/97, E-0781/97, E-0782/97, E-0783/97, E-0784/97, E-0785/97, E-0786/97, E-0787/97, E-0788/97, E-0789/97 and E-0790/97 given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (19 September 1997)

Further to its answer of 5 May 1997 ((OJ C 21, 22.1.1998, p. 28. )), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional information.

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0768/97 by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission (10 March 1997)

Subject: Operating appropriations of the European Institutions

With regard to heading B7-3000 would the Commission give figures for the total amount of appropriations allocated in 1996 to expenditure on:

- studies

- meetings of experts

- conferences and congresses

- information and publications.

Can the Commission also give figures for these four types of expenditure expressed as a proportion of the total appropriations allocated to the heading in question and state whether it considers this to be a reasonable proportion.

Supplementary joint answer to Written Questions E-0698/97, E-0699/97, E-0700/97, E-0701/97, E-0702/97, E-0703/97, E-0704/97, E-0705/97, E-0706/97, E-0707/97, E-0708/97, E-0709/97, E-0710/97, E-0711/97, E-0712/97, E-0713/97, E-0714/97, E-0715/97, E-0716/97, E-0717/97, E-0718/97, E-0719/97, E-0720/97, E-0721/97, E-0722/97, E-0723/97, E-0724/97, E-0725/97, E-0726/97, E-0727/97, E-0728/97, E-0729/97, E-0730/97, E-0731/97, E-0732/97, E-0733/97, E-0734/97, E-0735/97, E-0736/97, E-0737/97, E-0738/97, E-0739/97, E-0740/97, E-0741/97, E-0742/97, E-0743/97, E-0744/97, E-0745/97, E-0746/97, E-0747/97, E-0748/97, E-0749/97, E-0750/97, E-0751/97, E-0752/97, E-0753/97, E-0754/97, E-0755/97, E-0756/97, E-0757/97, E-0758/97, E-0759/97, E-0760/97, E-0761/97, E-0762/97, E-0763/97, E-0764/97, E-0765/97, E-0766/97, E-0767/97, E-0768/97, E-0769/97, E-0770/97, E-0771/97, E-0772/97, E-0773/97, E-0774/97, E-0775/97, E-0776/97, E-0777/97, E-0778/97, E-0779/97, E-0780/97, E-0781/97, E-0782/97, E-0783/97, E-0784/97, E-0785/97, E-0786/97, E-0787/97, E-0788/97, E-0789/97 and E-0790/97 given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (19 September 1997)

Further to its answer of 5 May 1997 ((OJ C 21, 22.1.1998, p. 28. )), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional information.

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0736/97 by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission (10 March 1997)

Subject: Operating appropriations of the European Institutions

With regard to heading B4-1030 would the Commission give figures for the total amount of appropriations allocated in 1996 to expenditure on:

- studies

- meetings of experts

- conferences and congresses

- information and publications.

Can the Commission also give figures for these four types of expenditure expressed as a proportion of the total appropriations allocated to the heading in question and state whether it considers this to be a reasonable proportion.

Supplementary joint answer to Written Questions E-0698/97, E-0699/97, E-0700/97, E-0701/97, E-0702/97, E-0703/97, E-0704/97, E-0705/97, E-0706/97, E-0707/97, E-0708/97, E-0709/97, E-0710/97, E-0711/97, E-0712/97, E-0713/97, E-0714/97, E-0715/97, E-0716/97, E-0717/97, E-0718/97, E-0719/97, E-0720/97, E-0721/97, E-0722/97, E-0723/97, E-0724/97, E-0725/97, E-0726/97, E-0727/97, E-0728/97, E-0729/97, E-0730/97, E-0731/97, E-0732/97, E-0733/97, E-0734/97, E-0735/97, E-0736/97, E-0737/97, E-0738/97, E-0739/97, E-0740/97, E-0741/97, E-0742/97, E-0743/97, E-0744/97, E-0745/97, E-0746/97, E-0747/97, E-0748/97, E-0749/97, E-0750/97, E-0751/97, E-0752/97, E-0753/97, E-0754/97, E-0755/97, E-0756/97, E-0757/97, E-0758/97, E-0759/97, E-0760/97, E-0761/97, E-0762/97, E-0763/97, E-0764/97, E-0765/97, E-0766/97, E-0767/97, E-0768/97, E-0769/97, E-0770/97, E-0771/97, E-0772/97, E-0773/97, E-0774/97, E-0775/97, E-0776/97, E-0777/97, E-0778/97, E-0779/97, E-0780/97, E-0781/97, E-0782/97, E-0783/97, E-0784/97, E-0785/97, E-0786/97, E-0787/97, E-0788/97, E-0789/97 and E-0790/97 given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (19 September 1997)

Further to its answer of 5 May 1997 ((OJ C 21, 22.1.1998, p. 28. )), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional information.

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2256/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (2 July 1997)

Subject: Dangerous preparations

The Commission has submitted a proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (COM(96) 347 final - 96/0200 COD) ((OJ C 283, 26.9.1996, p. 1. )).

Provision is made for a safety data sheet to be provided in the case of substances for which there are exposure limits at the work place. In cases where a substance poses health hazards (Article 16(2), first indent), will the Commission provide for the introduction of simplified data sheets bearing only those details truly necessary for users or consumers?

Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (4 September 1997)

The proposal of the Commission for a Parliament and Council directive on classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations requires safety data sheets to be completed in two different cases:

- for preparations classified as dangerous and to be provided on the first delivery

- for preparations not classified as dangerous to be provided on request and in cases where specified concentrations of substances are dangerous to health or where Community exposure limits at the work place are exceeded.

In its first reading of the above mentioned proposal the Parliament discussed two amendments on simplified safety data sheets for preparations not classified as dangerous. At the plenary session on 25-26 June 1997 these amendments were rejected by the Parliament. As a consequence the Commission's original proposal for Article 16 remains as such without any modification or reference to simplified safety data sheets.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0711/97 by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission (10 March 1997)

Subject: Operating appropriations of the European Institutions

With regard to heading B3-2010 would the Commission give figures for the total amount of appropriations allocated in 1996 to expenditure on:

- studies

- meetings of experts

- conferences and congresses

- information and publications.

Can the Commission also give figures for these four types of expenditure expressed as a proportion of the total appropriations allocated to the heading in question and state whether it considers this to be a reasonable proportion.

Supplementary joint answer to Written Questions E-0698/97, E-0699/97, E-0700/97, E-0701/97, E-0702/97, E-0703/97, E-0704/97, E-0705/97, E-0706/97, E-0707/97, E-0708/97, E-0709/97, E-0710/97, E-0711/97, E-0712/97, E-0713/97, E-0714/97, E-0715/97, E-0716/97, E-0717/97, E-0718/97, E-0719/97, E-0720/97, E-0721/97, E-0722/97, E-0723/97, E-0724/97, E-0725/97, E-0726/97, E-0727/97, E-0728/97, E-0729/97, E-0730/97, E-0731/97, E-0732/97, E-0733/97, E-0734/97, E-0735/97, E-0736/97, E-0737/97, E-0738/97, E-0739/97, E-0740/97, E-0741/97, E-0742/97, E-0743/97, E-0744/97, E-0745/97, E-0746/97, E-0747/97, E-0748/97, E-0749/97, E-0750/97, E-0751/97, E-0752/97, E-0753/97, E-0754/97, E-0755/97, E-0756/97, E-0757/97, E-0758/97, E-0759/97, E-0760/97, E-0761/97, E-0762/97, E-0763/97, E-0764/97, E-0765/97, E-0766/97, E-0767/97, E-0768/97, E-0769/97, E-0770/97, E-0771/97, E-0772/97, E-0773/97, E-0774/97, E-0775/97, E-0776/97, E-0777/97, E-0778/97, E-0779/97, E-0780/97, E-0781/97, E-0782/97, E-0783/97, E-0784/97, E-0785/97, E-0786/97, E-0787/97, E-0788/97, E-0789/97 and E-0790/97 given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (19 September 1997)

Further to its answer of 5 May 1997 ((OJ C 21, 22.1.1998, p. 28. )), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional information.

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0716/97 by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission (10 March 1997)

Subject: Operating appropriations of the European Institutions

With regard to heading B3-302 would the Commission give figures for the total amount of appropriations allocated in 1996 to expenditure on:

- studies

- meetings of experts

- conferences and congresses

- information and publications.

Can the Commission also give figures for these four types of expenditure expressed as a proportion of the total appropriations allocated to the heading in question and state whether it considers this to be a reasonable proportion.

Supplementary joint answer to Written Questions E-0698/97, E-0699/97, E-0700/97, E-0701/97, E-0702/97, E-0703/97, E-0704/97, E-0705/97, E-0706/97, E-0707/97, E-0708/97, E-0709/97, E-0710/97, E-0711/97, E-0712/97, E-0713/97, E-0714/97, E-0715/97, E-0716/97, E-0717/97, E-0718/97, E-0719/97, E-0720/97, E-0721/97, E-0722/97, E-0723/97, E-0724/97, E-0725/97, E-0726/97, E-0727/97, E-0728/97, E-0729/97, E-0730/97, E-0731/97, E-0732/97, E-0733/97, E-0734/97, E-0735/97, E-0736/97, E-0737/97, E-0738/97, E-0739/97, E-0740/97, E-0741/97, E-0742/97, E-0743/97, E-0744/97, E-0745/97, E-0746/97, E-0747/97, E-0748/97, E-0749/97, E-0750/97, E-0751/97, E-0752/97, E-0753/97, E-0754/97, E-0755/97, E-0756/97, E-0757/97, E-0758/97, E-0759/97, E-0760/97, E-0761/97, E-0762/97, E-0763/97, E-0764/97, E-0765/97, E-0766/97, E-0767/97, E-0768/97, E-0769/97, E-0770/97, E-0771/97, E-0772/97, E-0773/97, E-0774/97, E-0775/97, E-0776/97, E-0777/97, E-0778/97, E-0779/97, E-0780/97, E-0781/97, E-0782/97, E-0783/97, E-0784/97, E-0785/97, E-0786/97, E-0787/97, E-0788/97, E-0789/97 and E-0790/97 given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (19 September 1997)

Further to its answer of 5 May 1997 ((OJ C 21, 22.1.1998, p. 28. )), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional information.

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-0722/97 by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission (10 March 1997)

Subject: Operating appropriations of the European Institutions

With regard to heading B3-4102 would the Commission give figures for the total amount of appropriations allocated in 1996 to expenditure on:

- studies

- meetings of experts

- conferences and congresses

- information and publications.

Can the Commission also give figures for these four types of expenditure expressed as a proportion of the total appropriations allocated to the heading in question and state whether it considers this to be a reasonable proportion.

Supplementary joint answer to Written Questions E-0698/97, E-0699/97, E-0700/97, E-0701/97, E-0702/97, E-0703/97, E-0704/97, E-0705/97, E-0706/97, E-0707/97, E-0708/97, E-0709/97, E-0710/97, E-0711/97, E-0712/97, E-0713/97, E-0714/97, E-0715/97, E-0716/97, E-0717/97, E-0718/97, E-0719/97, E-0720/97, E-0721/97, E-0722/97, E-0723/97, E-0724/97, E-0725/97, E-0726/97, E-0727/97, E-0728/97, E-0729/97, E-0730/97, E-0731/97, E-0732/97, E-0733/97, E-0734/97, E-0735/97, E-0736/97, E-0737/97, E-0738/97, E-0739/97, E-0740/97, E-0741/97, E-0742/97, E-0743/97, E-0744/97, E-0745/97, E-0746/97, E-0747/97, E-0748/97, E-0749/97, E-0750/97, E-0751/97, E-0752/97, E-0753/97, E-0754/97, E-0755/97, E-0756/97, E-0757/97, E-0758/97, E-0759/97, E-0760/97, E-0761/97, E-0762/97, E-0763/97, E-0764/97, E-0765/97, E-0766/97, E-0767/97, E-0768/97, E-0769/97, E-0770/97, E-0771/97, E-0772/97, E-0773/97, E-0774/97, E-0775/97, E-0776/97, E-0777/97, E-0778/97, E-0779/97, E-0780/97, E-0781/97, E-0782/97, E-0783/97, E-0784/97, E-0785/97, E-0786/97, E-0787/97, E-0788/97, E-0789/97 and E-0790/97 given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (19 September 1997)

Further to its answer of 5 May 1997 ((OJ C 21, 22.1.1998, p. 28. )), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional information.

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.