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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 514/96 by Robin TEVERSON to the Commission. Light pollution
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, TEVERSON
Subjects: astronomy, competence of the Member States, energy saving, environmental protection, lighting, pollution













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 514/96 by Robin TEVERSON to the Commission. Light pollution  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0060 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0514/96 by Robin Teverson (ELDR) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: Light pollutionThe issue of 'light pollution' is of increasing importance within the European Union. Wasteful use of energy for lighting obscures the night sky and is, in addition, a major source of wasted energy. One side-effect of this 'light pollution' which has become apparent is that astronomers are finding it increasingly difficult to have a clear view of the stars.How does the Commission intend to encourage the Member States to actively reduce this growing problem?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (12 April 1996)The Commission is aware of the problem of light pollution and its effects on astronomers and others, and shares the view that 'spilled' light and glow may cause economic and environmental losses.Under the Pace ((Council Decision 89/364/EEC, OJ L 157, 9.6.1989. )) and Save ((Council Decision 91/565/EEC, OJ L 307, 8.11.1991. )) programmes a number of actions are undertaken to promote energy efficient lighting. Recently during a conference sponsored by the Save programme a session was dedicated to the 'sky glow'.The Commission considers that the most appropriate actions would be information and education of those concerned with lighting such as engineers, installers, contractors, local authorities and private companies, about correct outdoor lighting and the need to avoid light spilling.In the particular case of light pollution the Commission feels that, given the wide range of different national situations and requirements, a Community regulation would be difficult to establish and it is therefore up to Member States to decide how best to deal with this problem. In any case, the Commission will further discuss the issue with interested parties during future conferences or workshops on efficient lighting.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 542/96 by Irini LAMBRAKI to the Commission. Application of Community law to the statutes of international and national sport federations
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, LAMBRAKI
Subjects: EU law - national law, application of EU law, professional sport













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 542/96 by Irini LAMBRAKI to the Commission. Application of Community law to the statutes of international and national sport federations  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0066 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0542/96 by Irini Lambraki (PSE) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: Application of Community law to the statutes of international and national sport federationsFollowing the Bosman judgment handed down by the European Court of Justice (C-415/95 of 15 December 1995), a new situation has emerged as regards the field of application of the Community's legal system to the world of European sport. European football has traditionally been governed by the statutes of FIFA and the UEFA, supplemented by the statutes of the national football associations.In the light of this judgment, will the Commission say:1. whether Community law applies to legal relations in sports which are governed by the statutes of international and national sports federations (recruitment and transfer of players, rights and obligations of club members, method of election of administrative bodies etc)?2. whether the provisions of the statutes governing the international sports federations (FIFA, UEFA, FIBA, IAAF, etc) take precedence over contrary provisions of Community law?3. whether the domestic law of Member States of the European Union governing the administration, organization and functioning of national sports federations takes precedence over provisions of the statutes of international sports federations (except the rules of the game and purely technical rules relating to the holding of sports events)?Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission (15 April 1996)1. The judgement of the Court of Justice to which the Honourable Member refers confirmed the principle that sports clubs normally carry on an economic activity. They thus rank as undertakings within the meaning of Community law, in the same way as their representative federations, at both national and international level, rank as undertakings or associations of undertakings. As such, they are subject to the provisions of Community law.2. Consequently, within the European Economic Area, the aforementioned provisions also apply to legal relationships governed by the statutes of sports federations and take precedence over any incompatible rules contained in those statutes, including in the case of federations whose remit extends beyond the European Economic Area.3. By contrast, the relationship between those statutes and the domestic law of Member States is governed by the different national provisions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 561/96 by Mary BANOTTI to the Commission. Public relations activities (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: BANOTTI, European Parliament
Subjects: European Commission, administrative procedure, exchange of information, invitation to tender, public relations, supplies contract













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 561/96 by Mary BANOTTI to the Commission. Public relations activities (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0010 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0561/96 by Mary Banotti (PPE) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: Public relations activitiesFor each of the last five years how many Restricted Offers for public relations programmes were sought for work to be carried out other than in Brussels?Also, for each of the last 5 years:1. How many tenders were sought:- as restricted offers?- as unrestricted offers?2. How many resulted in a contract for supply of public relations services (i.e. not goods)?3. How many contracts were awarded to the same body corporate?Supplementary answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (12 June 1996)Further to its previous answer, the Commission would inform the Honourable Member that it awarded the following contracts in the field of public relations for activities to be carried out elsewhere than in Brussels:- 1991: six contracts following a restricted procedure and no contract following an open procedure,- 1992: one contract following a restricted procedure and no contract following an open procedure,- 1993: four contracts following a restricted procedure and twelve contracts following an open procedure,- 1994: seven contracts following a restricted procedure and four contracts following an open procedure,- 1995: forty contracts following a restricted procedure and six contracts following an open procedure.These eighty procedures all led to contracts for public relations services.Between 1991 and 1995, ten bodies were each awarded two contracts.A table detailing all these procedures and their outcome will be sent direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 546/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. Bullfighting
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: CRAWLEY, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, aid system, bull, competence of the Member States, economic support, livestock farming, protection of animals













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 546/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. Bullfighting  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0070 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0546/96 by Christine Crawley (PSE) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: BullfightingWhat steps are being taken to ensure that farms which breed animals for bullfighting are not the recipients of EU grants?What steps does the Commission propose to end this cruel and barbaric sport?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (28 March 1996)There is no Community aid earmarked for fighting bulls. Since 1987, however, there has been a system of premiums for male bovine animals from which fighting bulls are not expressly excluded. It should be pointed out in this connection that the Commission recently proposed to the Council, as part of the 1996/97 price package, that the two existing premiums be combined into a single premium for animal aged 10 months. As a result, should the Council adopt the proposal, producers of fighting bulls will no longer be able to apply for the second premium for animals selected for the bullring.In its proposals for legislation on the protection of animals the Commission has always sought to secure the highest possible standards of treatment of animals. However, the use of animals for recreational purposes is not subject to Community rules but is entirely a matter for the Member State concerned.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 592/96 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Cadmium recycling
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: approximation of laws, cadmium, environmental protection, pollution control measures, waste disposal, waste recycling













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 592/96 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Cadmium recycling  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0007 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0592/96 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: Cadmium recyclingAccording to the Council of Europe pamphlet 'Cadmium in Food', only around 5% of cadmium is recycled in Europe as opposed to 15-20% in the United States.Why is this rate so low and can the Commission suggest any way to encourage improved recycling of cadmium?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (24 May 1996)As far back as its communication to the Council in 1987 ((COM(87) 165 final. )) the Commission said that the exposure of human beings and the environment to cadmium had increased and even reached worrying levels in certain regions, and that cadmium pollution would have to be controlled and reduced.The Commission has no detailed information in its possession on cadmium recycling.The Commission is not convinced that a policy of encouraging cadmium recycling would be an effective means of protecting the environment. There do not seem to be any scientifically reliable methods of distinguishing recycled from new cadmium, so the provisions of Community law that are intended to restrict the cadmium content of products can be circumvented by an illicit use of new cadmium. Recycling of the cadmium contained in products is acceptable only if these products are circulating in a closed circuit on the market. It should be noted here that in the case of batteries cadmium recycling is carried out under Council Directive 91/157/EEC of 18 March 1991 on batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances ((OJ L 78, 26.3.1991. )).The Commission does not, therefore, have a general policy of encouraging cadmium recycling. However, within the framework of European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste ((OJ L 365, 31.12.1994. )) it is going to look into harmonisation of the national provisions concerning the recycling of various packagings such as beer crates which contain cadmium, and in 1998 it will be examining the possibilities of recycling certain cadmium-containing products the use of which is restricted by Council Directive 91/338/EEC ((OJ L 186, 12.7.1991, amending Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (OJ L 262, 27.9.1976). )).
96/208/EC: Council Decision of 11 March 1996 confirming Commission Regulation (EC) No 2914/95 introducing prior Community surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products covered by the ECSC and EC Treaties originating in certain third countries
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: ECSC Treaty, import licence, import policy, iron and steel product, market supervision, third country













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96/208/EC: Council Decision of 11 March 1996 confirming Commission Regulation (EC) No 2914/95 introducing prior Community surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products covered by the ECSC and EC Treaties originating in certain third countries  


Official Journal L 068 , 19/03/1996 P. 0029 - 0029 





COUNCIL DECISION of 11 March 1996 confirming Commission Regulation (EC) No 2914/95 introducing prior Community surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products covered by the ECSC and EC Treaties originating in certain third countries (96/208/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3285/94 of 22 December 1994 on the common rules for imports and repealing Regulation (EC) No 518/94 (1), and in particular Article 16 (8) thereof,Whereas, by Regulation (EC) No 2914/95 (2), the Commission took measures introducing prior Community surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products covered by the ECSC and EC Treaties originating in certain third countries;Whereas a Member State has referred the Commission's decision to the Council in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16 (7) and (8) of Regulation (EC) No 3285/94;Having taken cognizance of the reasons for Regulation (EC) No 2914/95,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2914/95 of 18 December 1995 introducing prior Community surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products covered by the ECSC and EC Treaties originating in certain third countries, is hereby confirmed.Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 11 March 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. DINI(1) OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, p. 53. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 139/96 (OJ No L 21, 27. 1. 1996, p. 7).(2) OJ No L 305, 19. 12. 1995, p. 23.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 570/96 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Union support for European town twinning involving Portuguese localities
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: APOLINARIO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, European Commission, Portugal













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 570/96 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Union support for European town twinning involving Portuguese localities  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0072 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0570/96 by José Apolinário (PSE) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: Union support for European town twinning involving Portuguese localitiesCan the Commission say what support it has granted for town twinning and which Portuguese localities benefited in 1994 and 1995? What was the percentage rate of the aid?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (11 April 1996)In 1994 and 1995, over 5 000 towns in the Community and central and eastern Europe (2 520 in 1994 and 2 630 in 1995) received Community aid in support of exchanges under town-twinning arrangements.The Commission is sending the Honourable Member and Parliament's Secretariat a list of the Portuguese localities which received a grant in 1994 and 1995, either for the organization of events in Portugal with their twin towns, or for participation in exchanges organized by their twin towns in another Member State.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 532/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Monitoring of equal opportunity practice
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: European Commission, European official, equal treatment, gender equality, physically disabled person, recruitment













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 532/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Monitoring of equal opportunity practice  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0069 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0532/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: Monitoring of equal opportunity practiceDoes the Commission not agree that a failure to analyse the gender, ethnic and disability status of its staff on a regular basis, makes it impossible to adequately monitor whether it is fulfilling equal opportunities in its employment practices? What steps will it take to rectify this problem?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (18 April 1996)The Commission would remind the Honourable Member that its recruitment policy respects the staff regulations, which specify in article 27 that 'officials shall be selected without reference to race, creed or sex'. This article therefore clearly implies that considerations of ethnic status would also be contradictory to the Common European declaration against racism.Nevertheless, some imbalances have appeared in the present staff structure. Therefore, the Commission has developed a policy for equal opportunities between men and women in its own services, which has already resulted in a higher representation of women both at the basic recruitment level (A8 and A7/A6) and in managerial positions. The Commission monitors closely the implementation of this policy and its statistical results every year.In addition, the Commission is currently preparing a code of good practice concerning the disabled, which is intended to give them equal access to the European civil service and opportunities to develop their career in the Commission. The internal analysis of this document will be completed in the next weeks and a final draft will be submitted to the interservices group as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 579/96 by David HALLAM to the Commission. EC legislation on protected designations of origin
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, HALLAM
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EC Regulation, condiment, designation of origin, interpretation of the law, location of production













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 579/96 by David HALLAM to the Commission. EC legislation on protected designations of origin  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0044 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0579/96 by David Hallam (PSE) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: EC legislation on protected designations of originShould the current legislation on protected designations of origin apply to the production of Worcestershire sauce produced inside and outside the county of Worcestershire in the United Kingdom?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (18 April 1996)Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs ((OJ L 208, 24.7.1992. )) does not actually apply to sauces, which are neither agricultural products nor among the foodstuffs listed in Annex I to the Regulation. The designation 'Worcestershire sauce' could not, therefore, be protected under this Regulation.It could, on the other hand, be covered by Regulation (EEC) No 2082/92 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs, one aim of which is to protect traditional recipes. The list of foodstuffs annexed to this Regulation specifically includes 'prepared condiment sauces'. So far, however, the Commission has not received any request for registration of the designation 'Worcestershire sauce'.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 530/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. HELIOS programme
Date: 1996-03-11
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: EU body, association, consumer, consumer protection, disabled person, equal treatment













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 530/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. HELIOS programme  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0069 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0530/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (11 March 1996)Subject: HELIOS programmeHow have organizations representing disabled people as consumers of goods and services been involved in the Helios programme rather than organizations who produce or organize such services, and to what degree and absolute number would the Commission enumerate such participation?Will the Commission consider this issue in any successor programme?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (19 April 1996)Organisations of the disabled participate actively in the Helios II programme in many ways, including the various exchange activities sponsored under the programme, and also the more formal role in overseeing the programme through the European disability forum.Most participating organisations have broad mandates, either representing people with a specific disability (e.g. autism) or representing a range of disabilities with respect to the many problems in common (e.g. education, and transport). The application of the principles of equal opportunities and non-discrimination does not only involve viewing the disabled as consumers. As well as looking at the provision of services from the consumer's point of view, it also opens up consideration of areas that do not directly involve the provision of services.Issues concerning the disabled as consumers are discussed in the European disability forum, including for example questions on VAT, the levy on blank audio tapes, and telematics. Problems which disabled people experience as consumers can also be discussed in general meetings of the consumer committee which has replaced the formal advisory council of consumers, but with a different structure and mandate.