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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 460/96 by Robert STURDY to the Commission. Hops income aids
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: European Parliament, STURDY
Subjects: European Commission, agriculture-trade relationship, aid to agriculture, common organisation of markets, hops, payment, production aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 460/96 by Robert STURDY to the Commission. Hops income aids  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0063 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0460/96 by Robert Sturdy (PPE) to the Commission (29 February 1996)Subject: Hops income aidsAs payment of hops income aids to growers in the European Union continues to be made late, how does the Commission propose to remedy this problem? Does it agree that an advanced payment system (similar to that applied in the sheep and beef sectors) would improve the financial situation of hop growers, as suggested by the growers themselves?Does the Commission plan to examine the problem of late payments in the hops sector, and if so, when can a report be expected?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (15 March 1996)The Commission is well aware of farmers'interest in receiving payment of the hop income aid as soon as possible after 30 June. Therefore every effort is made to have the report on hop production and marketing ready around 30 April, as stated in the Regulation (EEC) n° 1696/71 establishing the common organization of the market in hops ((OJ L 175, 4.8.1971 (as last amended by Regulation (EEC) no 3290/94, OJ L 349, 31.12.1994. )). However for the preparation of the report, the Commission needs information from producing Member States which is not always received in time.The Commission has the intention to examine the problem of late payments in the hop sector in the framework of a global review of the common market organisation for hops, which should take place in 1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 470/96 by Antonio TAJANI to the Commission. Regulation (EEC) No 3463/87 laying down general rules for imports of olive oil originating in Tunisia
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: European Parliament, TAJANI
Subjects: Tunisia, association agreement (EU), import, import licence, monopoly, olive oil, tariff quota













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 470/96 by Antonio TAJANI to the Commission. Regulation (EEC) No 3463/87 laying down general rules for imports of olive oil originating in Tunisia  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0033 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0470/96 by Antonio Tajani (UPE) to the Commission (29 February 1996)Subject: Regulation (EEC) No 3463/87 laying down general rules for imports of olive oil originating in Tunisia- Under Regulation (EEC) No 3463/87 ((OJ L 329, 20.11.1987, p. 3. )) of 17 November 1987, as subsequently amended, Tunisia enjoys a preferential customs tariff, under which the ordinary tariff is reduced by 90%, for the sale of olive oil of various qualities to the European Community Member States.- In January 1994 the Tunisian Government proclaimed a decree authorizing some companies to export their products directly, thereby breaking the monopoly enjoyed by the ONH (Office Nationale de l'Huile).- In reality, however, the whole of the Community quota is utilized by the ONH in Tunis, in clear contradiction with the spirit of the implementing regulation, which speaks in generic terms of 'the Tunisian exporter'.- Tunisia is a signatory to the GATT agreements on free trade, and the EEC appears to have implemented preferential arrangements, which is contrary to those agreements.What steps does the Commission intend to take to ensure that the quota is no longer distributed solely by the ONH? Can the Tunisian Government be granted such treatment by the EEC as a pure gift, irrespective of the criteria of free trade? Can any Tunisian exporter sell olive oil under the Community quota, and can the relevant Community authority issue the necessary import licences?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (27 March 1996)Article 37 of the Association Agreement signed between the Community and Tunisia on 17 July 1995 gives state monopolies five years from the entry into force of the Agreement to end all discrimination in procurement and marketing. Article 38 of the Agreement allows state-owned enterprises a five-year period in which to abolish any measures that might disrupt trade between the parties.In the case in point, the Community did not expressly accord the ONH (Office Nationale de l'Huile) any rights under the Agreement.The WTO agreements do not stand in the way of the phased dismantling of monopolies.The implementing procedures adopted by the Commission for the management of tariff quotas require importers to submit a copy of their purchase contract with the supplying exporter along with their applications for import certificates to the Member States' authorities. No exclusive or preferential arrangements have been made for the ONH.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 410/96 by Gianni TAMINO , Carlo RIPA DI MEANA to the Council. Rights and freedoms of homosexuals in Italy
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: European Parliament, RIPA DI MEANA, TAMINO
Subjects: Italy, LGBTIQ persons, adoption of a child, fundamental rights, housing, inheritance, sexual freedom, social security













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 410/96 by Gianni TAMINO , Carlo RIPA DI MEANA to the Council. Rights and freedoms of homosexuals in Italy  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0005 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0410/96 by Gianni Tamino (V) and Carlo Ripa di Meana (V) to the Council (29 February 1996)Subject: Rights and freedoms of homosexuals in ItalyOn 8 February 1994 Parliament adopted resolution A3-0028/94 ((OJ C 61, 28.2.1994, p. 40 )), with a view, among other things, to ending the unequal treatment meted out to homosexuals under laws and administrative regulations relating to social security and the rights of adoption, inheritance, and abode. The resolution marks an important step forward in asserting the human rights and individual freedoms of homosexuals.In April 1995 Verona City Council adopted a motion rejecting the substance of the EP resolution and instructing the local authority to refrain from taking any decisions that might be deemed to afford equal recognition to the rights of homosexual couples and those of natural families consisting of a man and a woman.This motion, the only example of an 'anti-gay law' to be found in Italy, is still in force.1. What steps has the Council taken so far to implement the above-mentioned EP resolution (A3-0028/94)?2. Does it know of other cases in which local or regional authorities in the EU have taken decisions blatantly at odds with or posing a challenge to the EP resolution?3. Does the Council think it possible and wise to intervene in cases such as the one described above?4. Does it believe that it should launch or promote information campaigns, not least in the light of the facts set out in this question?Reply 1C>(16 July 1996)The Honourable Members are referred to the reply given to Written Question No 2353/95 by Luciano Vecchi ((OJ C 122, 25.4.1996, p.2 )).
Decision on the common position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a side impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC (C4-0580/95 - 94/0322(COD)) (Codecision procedure: second reading)
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Parliament
Subjects: materials technology, mortality, motor car, motor vehicle, motor vehicle industry, road safety, road traffic, safety device, technical regulations, transport accident, vehicle parts













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Decision on the common position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a side impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC (C4-0580/95 - 94/0322(COD)) (Codecision procedure: second reading)  


Official Journal C 078 , 18/03/1996 P. 0017 





A4-0015/96Decision on the common position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a side impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC (C4-0580/95 - 94/0322(COD))(Codecision procedure: second reading)The European Parliament,- having regard to the common position of the Council, C4-0580/95 - 94/0322(COD),- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((OJ C 249, 25.9.1995, p. 47.)) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(94)0519) ((OJ C 396, 31.12.1994, p. 1.)),- having regard to the amended Commission proposal, COM(95)0454,- having regard to Article 189b(2) of the EC Treaty,- having regard to Rule 68 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy (A4-0015/96),1. Approves the common position;2. Calls on the Council to adopt the act definitively, and as soon as possible, in accordance with the common position;3. Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council pursuant to Article 191(1) of the EC Treaty;4. Instructs its Secretary-General duly to sign the act and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal;5. Instructs its President to forward this recommendation to the Council and Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 517/96 by Freddy BLAK to the Commission. Unreasonable delays in the complaints procedure
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: BLAK, European Parliament
Subjects: Denmark, action for failure to act, application of EU law, export (EU), national law, technical barriers to trade













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 517/96 by Freddy BLAK to the Commission. Unreasonable delays in the complaints procedure  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0062 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-0517/96 by Freddy Blak (PSE) to the Commission (29 February 1996)Subject: Unreasonable delays in the complaints procedure'Dansk Industri' has carried out a survey which concludes that, of the 589 Danish export undertakings exporting to the EU 90, have recently encountered illegal technical barriers to trade. It is taking years to deal with their complaints.The survey shows that many Danish undertakings are not even bothering to lodge complaints. This sluggishness in dealing with complaints is a problem both for the development of the single market and confidence in European Union system.How long does it take to deal with a complaint, and why does it take so long?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (17 April 1996)The Commission is fully aware of the problem raised by the Honourable Member. The examination of generally complex cases takes time and, if too protracted, can be detrimental to the credibility of action taken by it. The Commission would point out, however, that the infringement procedure is aimed entirely at ensuring that the Member State complained of rectifies the situation.The Commission is currently looking into ways of improving and, in particular, speeding up infringement procedures in the light of experience to date. In the run-up to the Intergovernmental Conference, it has also emphasized that 'the means available to it to enforce Community law should be made more effective, notably as regards the internal market.' ((Commission opinion of 28 February 1996, 'Reinforcing political union and preparing for enlargement', COM(96)90 final. ))The Commission would point out that redress for infringements of Community law can always be sought before national courts. Furthermore, as was made clear in a recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Communities, ((Judgment of 5 March 1996 in Joined Cases C-46/93 and C-48/93, not yet published. )) reparation for loss or damage caused by breaches of Community law that are attributable to Member States can be obtained through this type of action.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 422/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Agriculture and the agreement with Morocco
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU production, Morocco, agricultural product, association agreement (EU), competition, export, impact study, secondary sector













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 422/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Agriculture and the agreement with Morocco  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0057 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0422/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (29 February 1996)Subject: Agriculture and the agreement with MoroccoDoes the Commission have in its possession a study setting out conclusions on the possible impact on Community agriculture of the new association agreement with Morocco, under which Morocco is granted concessions in respect of some agricultural products?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (27 March 1996)The Commission has assessed the impact on Community agriculture of the new association agreement with Morocco, with regard to both the concessions that the Community has granted to Morocco and those that Morocco has conceded in return.However, a study dedicated solely to the agricultural sector would cover only some of the repercussions that this agreement will have on the Community's economy. Given the range of products involved and the likely aggregate effect of implementation of the agreement, its consequences must be assessed as a whole, in other words for both the agricultural and the industrial sectors.The Commission and the Council feel that the reciprocal agricultural concessions granted by both sides in this new agreement are fairly balanced. It is possible that there will be a slight increase in competition with respect to Community agricultural production, but this will be for the most part offset, in particular, by the principle of reciprocal concessions, which will enable traditional exports of Community agricultural products to Morocco to continue.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 424/96 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Subsidizing animal cruelty
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: Spain, cultural heritage, heritage protection, protection of animals, use of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 424/96 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Subsidizing animal cruelty  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0038 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0424/96 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (29 February 1996)Subject: Subsidizing animal crueltyIt has been said that EU funding earmarked for developing culture and tourism (Kaleidoscope or Raphael funds perhaps) have been used to promote cruel animal fiestas such as those in Spain which have caused great distress in the past. Will the Commission check carefully to see if any funds have been used in this way and if so, stop the funding forthwith?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (23 April 1996)With regard to cultural action, the Commission would remind the Honourable Member that the objective of the Kaleidoscope programme (and, previously, the Kaleidoscope pilot project) is to encourage and support the Member States' activity in promoting contemporary art and to foster cultural cooperation between Member States.In the field of heritage, the basic objective of the pilot projects (the Raphael programme is still being discussed by the institutions) launched by the Commission is to support the Member States' efforts to restore and conserve their architectural heritage.The 'cruel animal fiestas' referred to by the Honourable Member would therefore not receive any Community support under its cultural programmes.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 469/96 by Paul LANNOYE to the Commission. Infringement No. B/95/2264 (Belgium - misuse of the ' Bio' label with regard to prepackaged meat)
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: European Parliament, LANNOYE
Subjects: Belgium, biological standard, competence of the Member States, foodstuff, hormone, labelling, meat, quality label













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 469/96 by Paul LANNOYE to the Commission. Infringement No. B/95/2264 (Belgium - misuse of the ' Bio' label with regard to prepackaged meat)  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0049 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0469/96 by Paul Lannoye (V) to the Commission (29 February 1996)Subject: Infringement No. B/95/2264 (Belgium - misuse of the 'Bio' label with regard to prepackaged meat)In reply to my Written Question P-2215/95 ((OJ C 300, 13.11.1995, p. 49. )) of 18 July 1995 on the marketing of prepackaged beef with a 'Bio' label guaranteeing hormone-free meat, Commissioner Bangemann wrote on 7 September 1995 that 'the advertising aimed at consumers to present the use of the term 'Bio' on meat packaging as meaning that it does not contain hormones could meet the criteria for misleading advertising by Directive 84/450/EEC ((OJ L 250, 19.9.1994, p. 17. )) on misleading advertising.The Commission therefore intends to inform the Belgian authorities of the questions raised by the Honourable Member'.In a letter dated 11 October 1995 to Belgium's Permanent Representative to the European Union, the Director-General of DG III said that the fact that the national monitoring authorities did not appear to have initiated proceedings to end this practice could constitute an infringement of the obligation to apply Community law properly.The Director-General called on the Permanent Representative to make representations to the Belgian authorities to make their comments known to the Commission within four weeks.1. Have the Belgian authorities acted on the request made by the Director-General of DG III in his letter to the Belgian Permanent Representative? If so, what comments have the Belgian authorities made in response to the Commission's analysis?2. What steps does the Commission intend to take (or what steps has it already taken) to follow up this declaration of infringement of the application of Community law?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (15 april 1996)The Belgian authorities have replied by again pointing out that there is no definition of the term 'bio' in national law. The laws intended to fight against misleading activities must therefore be invoked. In this case this means the national laws transposing Directive 79/112/EEC ((OJ L 33, 8.2.1979. )) on the labelling of foodstuffs and Directive 84/450/EEC on misleading advertising. It is for the national authorities to ensure that compliance with these provisions is monitored. The Belgian authorities feel, that the use of the term 'bio' in connection with this legislation, is not likely to mislead consumers as regards the characteristics of the product at issue.This being so the Commission does not intend to examine this matter.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 457/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Council. Legislation on hunting in Malta
Date: 1996-02-29
Institutions: European Parliament, TAMINO
Subjects: Malta, accession to the European Union, approximation of laws, environmental protection, hunting regulations, protection of animal life













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 457/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Council. Legislation on hunting in Malta  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0008 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0457/96 by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Council (29 February 1996)Subject: Legislation on hunting in MaltaThe European Union is preparing to accept the Republic of Malta as a member country in the next few years, so Malta will have to adapt its legislation to Community legislation.One of the difficulties to be resolved is Malta's legislation on hunting which is very permissive and has already been sharply criticized by the Commission.At this very moment Parliament and the Commission are working on further improvements to the Community directive on the conservation of wild birds which unfortunately often find themselves in the line of fire of Maltese double-barrelled shotguns as soon as they leave the protection of European airspace during migration. At the same time, with an eye to the national elections and yielding to pressure from the hunting lobby, the Maltese Government is following up partial adaptation of its legislation to the Community's with further liberalization, especially as regards the shooting season and permissible hunting methods, to the consternation of ecological movements. It is therefore to be feared that Malta's accession to the EU will be seriously impeded by these problems.What has the Council done to induce the Maltese authorities to adapt their hunting legislation to the Community's in time?Reply (8 August 1996)As the Honourable Member rightly points out, the Community Institutions, each within its own field, are concerned with the protection of wild birds. In a necessary desire for consistency, the Council adopts the same attitude both with regard to its action within the Community and outside, most particularly in respect of third countries engaged in the process of accession to the European Union.In this connection, as the Honourable Member is aware, those countries take part in a structured dialogue designed to facilitate preparations for their accession. In the context of that dialogue an assessment is made of the degree of approximation of their legislation with that of the Community in all areas, including the environment. Such a dialogue specifically concerned with the environment will take place with Malta under the Italian Presidency, which will not fail to point out to its Maltese counterparts the concerns raised by the situation as regards its legislation on hunting.