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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 381/96 by Pavlos SARLIS to the Commission. Sewage networks on the islands of Hydra, Poros, Aegina, Mesagro (Aegina) and the towns of Methana and Galatha
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: European Parliament, SARLIS
Subjects: Aegean Islands, EU financing, impact study, public works, road services department, suspension of aid, tourist region, wastewater, water treatment













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 381/96 by Pavlos SARLIS to the Commission. Sewage networks on the islands of Hydra, Poros, Aegina, Mesagro (Aegina) and the towns of Methana and Galatha  


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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0381/96 by Pavlos Sarlis (PPE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Sewage networks on the islands of Hydra, Poros, Aegina, Mesagro (Aegina) and the towns of Methana and GalathaIn 1987 work began with financial aid from the Community on sewage networks on the islands of Hydra, Poros, Aegina (town) and Mesagro and the towns of Methana and Galatha; these are international holiday resorts visited every year by millions of European tourists. So far all the central pipes of the network and certain peripheral ones have been completed, together with a small number of pumping stations.Work on the completion of these projects was suspended in 1992 on the islands of Aegina and Hydra and the town of Mesagro and in 1993 on the island of Poros and Methana, although the following had not yet been constructed: - the biological purification units, - most of the pumping stations, - most of the peripheral pipes.The deadline for the completion of these projects and the possible entry into operation of the sewage networks is being constantly postponed. In the meantime, those sections of the networks which have been constructed are in immediate danger of being destroyed.There are persistent rumours that the suspension of the sewage projects is due to the suspension of Community funding.Why has the Commission suspended funding of these projects?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (1 April 1996)The networks referred to were financed and built under the Attic Integrated Mediterranean Programme. According to the Commission's information, most of the secondary networks were completed with national funds.In the Attic operational programme for the period 1994-99 the Greek authorities proposed cofinancing the sewage treatment plants for networks already completed, namely those in the towns of Hydra, Poros-Galata, Methana, Mesagro (Aegina), Kapsali and Potamos on the Island of Kithira.The delay in starting the works in question is due to the preparation of the requisite preparatory studies (environmental impact study, etc.) in order that these projects may be co-financed by Community structural funds.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 333/96 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Immigration
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: European Parliament, WADDINGTON
Subjects: EU law - national law, United Kingdom, head of household, immigration, overseas territory, woman













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 333/96 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Immigration  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0051 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0333/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: ImmigrationThe UK Immigration Act apparently discriminates against women British Overseas citizens, as it does not accept that women can be defined as a head of household.In view of the provisions of Title VI of the Treaty on European Union, particularly Article K.2.1 which states that'The matters referred to in Article K.1 shall be dealt with in compliance with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms'and given that immigration policy is included in the areas set out under Article K.1 of the TEU, what is the Commission's opinion of the view that the UK Immigration Act may be in breach of Treaty requirements?Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission (16 April 1996)According to the information available to the Commission, the immigration of British overseas citizens into the United Kingdom is subject to the special voucher scheme which was first introduced in 1968 at the same time as the introduction of the Commonwealth immigration act. This scheme is an administrative measure which concerns annual quotas for British nationals without the right of abode. It does indeed appear to limit the number of cases in which women can be defined as heads of household. For instance, it seems that women cannot be defined as heads of household if their living husbands are not British overseas citizens, which in turn affects their eligibility to apply for entry into the United Kingdom.Although Article K.1 of the Treaty on European Union states that immigration is a matter of common interest for Member States, the rules to which the Honourable Member refers have not been introduced pursuant to decisions taken by the Council, but are purely national provisions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 337/96 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Information campaigns planned for 1996
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: APOLINARIO, European Parliament
Subjects: European Movement, local media













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 337/96 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Information campaigns planned for 1996  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0022 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0337/96 by José Apolinário (PSE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Information campaigns planned for 1996Will the Commission, as part of its information campaigns planned for 1996 (Euro, IGC, etc.), in particular those involving paid advertising, make use of regional and local radios? I am thinking, for example, of Member States such as Portugal where local radio accounts for a sizeable 'segment' of the audience.Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (26 April 1996)The Commission fully shares the Honourable Member's views. Local radio stations, whether commercial or run by special-interest groups, offer certain features which make them a particularly effective vehicle for priority public information campaigns, since they reach audiences who often have no access to other types of media in terms they understand. Moreover, depending on their own policy and the expectations of their listeners, they are able to reject advertising material. Rather than purchasing expensive advertising time, the Commission is planning to operate a genuine system of partnership.Radio stations are usually interested, because their editorial capacity is too small for them to have a journalist specializing in European affairs, although they feel the need of one. With this in mind, the Commission is producing information features on the European Union for broadcasting by local radio stations, if they wish to do so. The effectiveness of this system has been demonstrated in France, where it was introduced as a pilot scheme and the number of broadcasts proved to be high.On an experimental basis, the Commission's Office in France used this system again in connection with a campaign on the euro. The Parliament/Commission working party will be kept fully informed of the results of this pilot scheme. Consideration is being given to extending it to the other Member States.The use of regional and local radio is a good example of the Commission's often-repeated desire to get closer to the people of Europe. To this end, proposals for cooperative ventures are being studied, taking into account the relative importance of the various media given regional and local differences.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 404/96 by Glenys KINNOCK to the Commission. Gender monitoring in the PHARE AND TACIS programmes
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: European Parliament, KINNOCK
Subjects: Hungary, Poland, equal treatment, gender equality, job access, labour market, participation of women













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 404/96 by Glenys KINNOCK to the Commission. Gender monitoring in the PHARE AND TACIS programmes  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0056 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0404/96 by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Gender monitoring in the PHARE AND TACIS programmesWhat methods does the Commission have to ensure that the gender dimension is not overlooked in the PHARE and TACIS programmes? Does the Commission employ staff members specifically engaged to monitor the involvement of women at every stage of these programmes?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (23 April 1996)There have been a number of projects which give specific consideration to needs of women, both in the mainstream programmes, and on the Lien and Democracy programmes. A particular example in the Russian 1995 programme, is for assistance to Russian women adapting to labour market conditions during the transition period. This project, with the Confederation of business women of Russia, will cost 1 mecu.Following the Honourable Member's question the Commission will see how the Phare and Tacis programmes may make specific provision to ensure that the gender dimension is given further attention. There is already an extensive monitoring programme for Tacis, and a comparable programme is being introduced for Phare. The monitoring is based on a reporting system which may be adapted to include gender desegregated data. Consideration will be given to reflect on the impact of the introduction of such a requirement.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 350/96 by Luis CAMPOY ZUECO to the Commission. Marketing of agricultural products traditionally associated with specific regions
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: CAMPOY ZUECO, European Parliament
Subjects: agricultural product, brand name, consumer information, designation of origin, foodstuff, marketing













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 350/96 by Luis CAMPOY ZUECO to the Commission. Marketing of agricultural products traditionally associated with specific regions  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0027 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0350/96 by Luis Campoy Zueco (PPE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Marketing of agricultural products traditionally associated with specific regionsCertain agricultural products are traditionally associated with specific regions or districts. Do any measures exist to assist in the promotion, marketing and export such products?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (7 March 1996)An information campaign on geographical indications, designations of origin and specific traditional products will be launched during the second half of this year. It will take place in the context of the common agricultural policy and in particular rural development and quality promotion schemes.It is based on Article 4(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1848/93 of 9 July 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs ((OJ L 168, 10.7.1993. )) and Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2037/93 of 27 July 1993 laying down detailed rules of application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs. ((OJ L 185, 28.7.1993. ))The campaign will involve measures to raise awareness and provide the information needed to make known the existence and meaning of the abbreviations PDO/PGI (protected designation of origin/protected geographical indication) and the blue and gold 'traditional speciality guaranteed' Community logo ((OJ L 275, 26.10.1994. )).An agency has been selected following a Community invitation to tender. This agency will design, set up, implement and coordinate the information campaign, which will run from 1996 to 1998 and cover the 15 Member States. It will help in developing the two new Community systems for optimizing and protecting specific agricultural products and foodstuffs by providing more information for producers, processors, distributors and consumers.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 353/96 by Florus WIJSENBEEK to the Commission. Substantial increase by Austria in Brenner motorway tolls
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: European Parliament, WIJSENBEEK
Subjects: Austria, application of EU law, free service, motorway, price increase, toll, transport law













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 353/96 by Florus WIJSENBEEK to the Commission. Substantial increase by Austria in Brenner motorway tolls  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0028 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0353/96 by Florus Wijsenbeek (ELDR) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Substantial increase by Austria in Brenner motorway tollsIs the Commission aware that, without providing any explanation but with the aim of restricting transit traffic by road, Austria has made a substantial increase with immediate effect in the tolls for the Brenner Pass? Is the Commission also aware that even environmentally friendly vehicles will have to pay a night rate which is four times higher than the rate on 1 July 1995?Is the Commission aware of the enormous cost increase that this decision will mean for road transport firms? Is the Commission also aware that this decision may therefore possibly constitute a major, and hence unacceptable, obstacle to trade between the Member States of the European Union?A number of organizations of transport firms are afraid that this will set a precedent for other Alpine countries which will now, no doubt, be faced with a considerable increase in freight transport on their own motorways. Does the Commission feel there are grounds for these fears, and is it prepared to take the action needed to prevent such additional problems?Is the Commission prepared to exert pressure on the Austrian government to prevent, if possible, or reduce this increase?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (28 March 1996)The Commission is aware of the Austrian Government's decisions regarding tolls in the Brenner Pass. It has already drawn the Austrian authorities' attention to probable difficulties with regard to incompatibility with Community law. The Commission is currently examining the Austrian decisions to see whether they comply with current legal provisions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 400/96 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Protection of the Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: European Parliament, PAPAYANNAKIS
Subjects: Cyprus, biosphere, coastal protection, environmental protection, island region, national park, offence, protected area, protection of animal life, tourist infrastructure













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 400/96 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Protection of the Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0055 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0400/96 by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Protection of the Akamas Peninsula, CyprusIn the proposal on the environment submitted as part of its application to join the European Union, the Government of Cyprus included the designation of Akamas as a 'national park and internationally protected biosphere'. This was also the purpose of drawing up the management plan for the protection of the Akamas peninsula, which forms part of the 'management of coastal zones', priority areas under the METAP programme funded by the EU and drawn up by the World Bank. The World Bank's study provides for absolute protection of the entire coastline of the Akamas peninsula.At Akamas, however, the law is being broken every day both in the 'protected' areas of Lara-Toxevtra, the principal habitats for turtles, and along the coast at Asprokremos where there are plans to build three huge hotel complexes.Since Cyprus is a signatory to international conventions and programmes such as the Berne Convention, the Barcelona Convention and the Community action programme for the protection of the environment in the Mediterranean (MEDSPA) which funds the programme for the protection of the turtles on Cyprus, will the Commission ask the Cypriot authorities for information and an explanation as to how the development of tourism at Akamas is consistent with the integrated management plan for the protection of the peninsula and can it provide assurances that it will intercede to persuade the authorities to put an immediate end to all the illegal activities?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0400/96 and E-0464/96 given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (23 April 1996)The Commission is not in a position to discuss with the Government of Cyprus the matters mentioned by the Honourable Members. The projects cited are in fact the jurisdiction of the state of Cyprus.The conversion of Akamas into a national park has not been part of discussions in the framework of the structured dialogue with Cyprus on environment, nor has such an issue has been included in the context of Cyprus harmonization with the acquis communautaire.The fact that the Commission can not interfere with the decisions of the government of Cyprus does not mean it is not attentive to the matter. The Commission delegation in Cyprus, which verifies the correct implementation of the Community's projects in Akamas, will follow the question with particular attention.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 369/96 by Nel van DIJK to the Commission. Discrimination in Spanish legislation
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: European Parliament, VAN DIJK
Subjects: Spain, competence of the Member States, free movement of persons, national law, racism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 369/96 by Nel van DIJK to the Commission. Discrimination in Spanish legislation  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0030 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0369/96 by Nel van Dijk (V) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Discrimination in Spanish legislationIn July 1994 a group of Dutch holidaymakers wished to stay at a Spanish camp site. Initially the group was admitted but when the camp site owner realized that the group comprised not only white nationals but also nationals of Antillian descent it was refused admission. Those concerned immediately lodged a complaint with the Spanish police which was, however, dismissed because no criminal act had been committed.1. Does the Commission consider that such discrimination is a severe infringement of Article 8a of the Treaty establishing the European Community which states that every citizen of the Union shall have the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States?2. Does it consider that Article 19 of the Spanish Constitution, which grants only Spaniards the right to freedom of movement, conflicts with this article?3. Does it consider it unacceptable that Spanish legislation states only that all Spaniards are equal before the law (Article 14 of the Constitution) and that EU citizens are thus implicitly discriminated against?4. Is the fact that racist conduct as such is not a crime not incompatible with the Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council, the Representatives of the Member States, meeting within the Council, and the Commission against racism and xenophobia (of 11 June 1986) which rejects any form of segregation of foreigners and states that it is indispensable that all necessary steps be taken to guarantee that this joint resolve is carried through?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (1 April 1996)Measures to combat racism and xenophobia form an integral part of all Community policies aimed at ensuring free movement of individuals within the Community while respecting human rights. It is, however, primarily for Member States to secure implementation of their domestic laws and to see that those laws are compatible with international commitments regarding the fight against racism and xenophobia.As to the Spanish Constitution, the Commission would point out that, under Article 13, foreigners in Spain enjoy public freedoms, including the rights referred to by the Hounourable Member. In addition, Spain recently adopted a new penal code that penalizes any refusal to provide services on grounds of race, sex or religion.The Commission regrets the incident described by the Honourable Member but considers that it involves acts of a purely private nature and, as Community law stands at present, proceedings cannot be instituted in respect of it under the EC Treaty.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 359/96 by Frode KRISTOFFERSEN to the Commission. Norwegian use of fishery regulations
Date: 1996-02-22
Institutions: European Parliament, KRISTOFFERSEN
Subjects: Denmark, European Commission, Norway, fishing agreement, fishing area, fishing rights, fishing vessel, national law, ship's flag













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 359/96 by Frode KRISTOFFERSEN to the Commission. Norwegian use of fishery regulations  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0028 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0359/96 by Frode Kristoffersen (PPE) to the Commission (22 February 1996)Subject: Norwegian use of fishery regulationsTwo Danish trawlers registered in Esbjerg, Denmark, the E 149 Sonja Grønbjerg and the E 349 Cattleya, were arrested on 1 February 1996 by a Norwegian fisheries protection vessel with reference to the Norwegian Department of Fisheries regulation of 27 December 1995.Danish fishery organizations were not informed of the Norwegian regulation; is it in line with agreements concluded between Norway and the EU, and is the new 40 mile limit within which herring fishing is banned (between 58.16 and 62 degrees) as from 20 January 1996 in keeping with the EEA agreement? What has the Commission so far done, and what does it intend to do, to ensure that Norway's fishing policy, and its regulations, are in keeping with the agreements in force?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (1 April 1996)Following the belated transmission to the Commission of a new Norwegian regulation imposing a ban on herring fishing in an area between 62° N and 52°16' N inside 40 nautical miles for the period 20 January to 30 April 1996, the Commission requested formal consultations with Norway on the application of the restriction.These consultations were held on 2 March 1996. Agreement was reached to improve the means of transmitting, in a timely and accurate way, regulations that apply inside the waters of either party. As to the substantive questions at issue, Norway was in a position to put forward conservation grounds which appeared to be relevant in the given context. Normally, Norway should inform the Community about such an important measure during the annual consultation on the fisheries arrangement in order to allow an exchange of views on its justification.It should be recalled that under the terms of the fisheries agreement of 1980 between the Community and Norway each is entitled to establish such measures as it deems to be required for conservation purposes within its waters and, in doing so, shall take into account the need not to jeopardize the possibilities for fishing allowed to fishing vessels of the other party.The Commission is giving close consideration to all matters relating to the fisheries agreement between the Community and Norway. It will continue to react promptly with a view to ensuring that any regulatory measures Norway may adopt within its waters are consistent with the relevant provisions of the fisheries agreement.