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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 880/96 by Antoni GUTIÉRREZ DÍAZ to the Commission. Compulsive gambling
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: European Parliament, GUTIERREZ DIAZ
Subjects: game of chance, illness, public health













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 880/96 by Antoni GUTIÉRREZ DÍAZ to the Commission. Compulsive gambling  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0098 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0880/96 by Antoni Gutiérrez Díaz (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (17 April 1996)Subject: Compulsive gamblingOn 13 December 1989 the Commission announced, in reply to various questions by Socialist MEP Mr Llewellyn Smith on addiction to gambling (amongst children and in general), that it did not intend to take initiatives in that field at that stage ((OJ C 303, 3.12.1990, p. 6. )).There have since been further questions on gambling, betting and lotteries, but they have invariably referred to the law on the single market and competition rather than the addictive effect on people.Compulsive gambling is a serious problem, and has led to the formation of a number of support organizations throughout Europe. Spain is third highest on the list of countries which spend most on gambling per year, after the United States and the Philippines, and in Catalonia alone more than 160 000 people are affected by this psycho-pathological disorder.For these reasons does the Commission not agree that there is now a need for the Community institutions to tackle the problem of compulsive gambling, by studying the causes, prevention and treatment of this serious disorder affecting a large number of people, with serious consequences for individuals and their families, rather than confining themselves to dealing with the issue solely in terms of its impact on economic law concerning the Community single market?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (22 May 1996)The Commission is aware of the problems posed by gambling addiction and the damage which this behaviour does to individuals and those around them in the more serious cases.However it is not at present possible to include this issue in its programme of public health activities, the priorities of which were fixed in its communication ((COM(93) 559 final. )) on the framework for action in the field of public health.
96/302/EC: Commission Decision of 17 April 1996 establishing a format in which information is to be provided pursuant to Article 8 (3) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: application of EU law, dangerous substance, exchange of information, waste management













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96/302/EC: Commission Decision of 17 April 1996 establishing a format in which information is to be provided pursuant to Article 8 (3) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (Text with EEA relevance)  


Official Journal L 116 , 11/05/1996 P. 0026 - 0027 





COMMISSION DECISION of 17 April 1996 establishing a format in which information is to be provided pursuant to Article 8 (3) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (Text with EEA relevance) (96/302/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/689/EEC of 12 December 1991 on hazardous waste (1), as amended by Directive 94/31/EC (2), and in particular Article 8 (3) thereof,Whereas the aforesaid provision requires the Commission to establish a format in which information is to be provided pursuant to Article 8 (3) of the Directive;Whereas the Commission is assisted in this task by the Committee, composed of representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission, established pursuant to Article 18 of Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste (3), as last amended by Directive 91/692/EEC (4);Whereas the measures envisaged by the Decision are in accordance with the opinion expressed by the abovementioned Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 The document annexed to this Decision shall be the format in which information is to be provided pursuant to Article 8 (3) of Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste.Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 17 April 1996.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the CommissionEUROPEAN COMMUNITYFormat for providing information pursuant to Article 8 (3) of Council Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste >START OF GRAPHIC>>END OF GRAPHIC>(1) OJ No L 377, 31. 12. 1991, p. 20.(2) OJ No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 28.(3) OJ No L 194, 25. 7. 1975, p. 39.(4) OJ No L 377, 31. 12. 1991, p. 48.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 884/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. European works councils
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: European undertaking, exchange of information, group of companies, inter-company agreement, worker consultation, worker information, works council













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 884/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. European works councils  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0041 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0884/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (17 April 1996)Subject: European works councilsWith reference to Council Directive 94/45/EC of 22 September 1994 on setting up a European works council or a procedure for informing and consulting employees, ((OJ L 254, 30.9.1994, p. 64. )) does the Commission have details of which undertakings or groups of Community-scale undertakings have so far agreed to set up such councils or establish a set procedure for informing and consulting their employees?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (3 June 1996)According to the information which the Commission has received from unofficial sources, the following groups of undertakings have already concluded agreements anticipating the transposition of Directive 94/45/EC:Accor, AgrEvo, Airbus Industrie, Allianz, Assurances Générales de France, BASF, Bayer, Behr, Beiersdorf, Bertelsmann (Gruener + Jahr), Borealis Polymers, Bouygues, BP Oil Europe, Braas, B. Braun - Meslsungen, British Telecom, Bull, Ciba-Geigy, Claas, Coats Viyella, Coats Viyella Thread Division, Continental, Courtaulds Textiles, CPC International Inc, Crédit Lyonnais, Danone (BSN), Degussa, Digital Equipment Corporation, DLW, DMC, Dupont De Nemours, Electrolux, Elf Aquitaine, ENI, Ericsson, Eridania Beghin-Say, Eurocopter, Europipe, FAG (Kugelfischer Georg Schaefer), Ferrero, Framatome, Générale des Eaux, GKN, Grundig, Hafslund Nycomed, Hartmann & Braun, Henkel, Herberts, Hercules International, Hoechst, Honda Motor, International Service System, Italcementi, Kabelmetal EM/LMI, Kaefer Isoliertechnik, Kemira, Kodak, Kone, Lafarge Coppee, Lyonnaise des Eaux, Mayr Melnhof Karton Division, Merloni Elettrodomestici, Myllyhoski, National Westminster Bank, Nestle, Nokia-NCM, Norsk Hydro, Panasonic, Pechiney, Petrofina, Philip Morris, Phoenix, Pilkington, Preussag, Redland, Renault, Rhone Poulenc, RWE, Saint-Gobain, Sandvik, Scansped, Schering, Schmalbach-Lubeca, Schneider, Schwarzkopf (Hoechst), Siemens, SKF, Solvay, Stena Line, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Tetra Laval, Thomson C.E., Thomson-CSF, Thomson Dasa, Triumph International, Tulip Slagterierne (International), Unilever, United Biscuits, Usinor Sacilor, VAW, Verlagsgruppe Passau, Villeroy & Boch, Volkswagen, Volvo, Zumtobel.The Commission is also able to inform the Honourable Member that negotiations are in progress in many other groups of undertakings with a view to concluding such agreements by 22 September 1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 882/96 by Maartje van PUTTEN to the Commission. Involvement of politicians in the illegal trade in timber in Cambodia and Thailand
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: European Parliament, VAN PUTTEN
Subjects: EU aid, European Commission, Thailand, free service













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 882/96 by Maartje van PUTTEN to the Commission. Involvement of politicians in the illegal trade in timber in Cambodia and Thailand  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0124 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0882/96 by Maartje van Putten (PSE) to the Commission (17 April 1996)Subject: Involvement of politicians in the illegal trade in timber in Cambodia and ThailandIs the Commission aware of reports ((The Times, 1 March 1996. )) asserting that politicians in Bangkok and Phnom Penh are involved in the authorization of logging activities by foreign enterprises to such an extent that virtually all valuable tropical timber in Cambodia (a large proportion of which is still unfelled) is already sold?Is the Commission also aware of the fact that the authorization of such logging is not the result of a democratic decision-making process but rather of extra-parliamentary procedures on the basis of decisions taken by individual politicians who themselves obtain large financial benefits from such decisions?In view of the high level of European Union development aid to Cambodia (nearly US$ 93 million),1. Has the Commission investigated the reports of illegal logging further or is it still in the process of doing so?2. In the event that such an investigation were to confirm these reports, would the Commission be prepared to remind the governments of Cambodia and Thailand of their responsibilities and to urge them to put a stop to these illegal activities, if necessary on pain of a reduction in financial aid?Answer given by Mr Marin on behalf of the Commission (30 April 1996)The Commission is aware of the recent report by Global witness on illegal logging in Cambodia. The alleged involvement of Thai companies in illegal logging in Cambodia has been touched on before by the Commission.The Commission has contacted the governments concerned and received the assurance that they were not involved in any kind of illegal activities. The Commission will continue to express its concern, and is prepared to raise this issue again in the course of normal exchanges with these governments.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 883/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Opinion polls
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Greece, competence of the Member States, legal action, political parties, statistics













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 883/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Opinion polls  


Official Journal C 185 , 25/06/1996 P. 0086 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0883/96 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (17 April 1996)Subject: Opinion pollsIn recent times in Greece a great many political opinion polls commissioned by political parties or newspapers have been carried out.Remarkably, polls conducted over the same period of time produce completely contradictory findings, leaving the public in total confusion and bolstering belief in the need to maintain the two-party system.1. Will the Commission say what legislation applies in this regard in the Member States of the EU?2. Is there any European directive laying down how and when polls may be carried out and the conditions which must be fulfilled for the polling organization's findings to be considered valid?3. If a polling organization is proved deliberately to have published false results, are the parties affected or individuals who consider themselves affected entitled to take their case to Parliament's Committee on Petitions or to the Court of Justice?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (22 May 1996)The matter in question does not come within its jurisdiction of the Commission which is unfortunately unable to supply the information requested.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 887/96 by Odile LEPERRE-VERRIER to the Commission. Kaleidoscope - application of the new programme
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: European Parliament, LEPERRE-VERRIER
Subjects: cultural heritage, cultural policy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 887/96 by Odile LEPERRE-VERRIER to the Commission. Kaleidoscope - application of the new programme  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0098 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0887/96 by Odile Leperre-Verrier (ARE) to the Commission (17 April 1996)Subject: Kaleidoscope - application of the new programmeCan the Commission say when the new Kaleidoscope programme, as adopted in accordance with the co-decision procedure, will enter into force and what the practical arrangements will be?Can it also say how it intends to inform the cultural authorities concerned about the changes made in the management of this programme?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (20 May 1996)The Commission reminds the Honourable Member that the Kaleidoscope programme was formally adopted by Parliament and the Council on 29 March 1996 ((OJ C 114, 19.4.1996. )) with effect from 1 January 1996 and is already operational.The extract from the Official Journal describing the new terms of participation in the programme, and the forms for participation with an explanatory note, are available from the Cultural Action Unit and the Commission Offices. The deadline for the submission of applications is 14 June 1996.The above documents were sent direct to all the cultural operators who had expressed an interest in the Kaleidoscope programme.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 878/96 by James PROVAN to the Commission. Battery cages
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: European Parliament, PROVAN
Subjects: EC Directive, European standard, application of EU law, free service, intensive livestock farming, laying poultry, protection of animals













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 878/96 by James PROVAN to the Commission. Battery cages  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0097 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0878/96 by James Provan (PPE) to the Commission (17 April 1996)Subject: Battery cagesUnder Article 7 of Directive 88/166/EEC ((OJ L 74, 19.3.1988, p. 83. )) on minimum standards for the protection of laying hens kept in battery cages, the Commission is required to carry out inspections to ensure uniform application. Since 1 January 1995 the minimum requirements laid down in the directive have applied to all battery cages.How many inspections have been carried out since 1 January 1995 and did those inspections confirm rumours that not all Member States are properly enforcing this directive and that battery cages on many farms still do not comply fully with the minimum requirements?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (21 May 1996)The Commission regrets to inform the Honourable Member that it has been unable to organize inspections to ensure uniform application of Directive 88/166/EEC since it currently has insufficient personnel to carry out such inspections.
Legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the cooperation agreement on sea fisheries between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and laying down provisions for its implementation (12358/95 - C4-0135/96 - 95/0306(AVC)) (Assent procedure)
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: Committee on Fisheries, European Parliament
Subjects: Morocco, sea fishing













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Legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the cooperation agreement on sea fisheries between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and laying down provisions for its implementation (12358/95 - C4-0135/96 - 95/0306(AVC)) (Assent procedure)  


Official Journal C 141 , 13/05/1996 P. 0094 





A4-0085/96Legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the cooperation agreement on sea fisheries between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco and laying down provisions for its implementation (12358/95 - C4-0135/96 - 95/0306(AVC))(Assent procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the proposal for a Council Regulation, COM(95)0608 - 95/0306(AVC),- having regard to the draft cooperation agreement on sea fisheries between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco,- having regard to the Council's request for Parliament's assent pursuant to Article 228(3), second subparagraph, of the EC Treaty (12358/95 - C4- 0135/95),- having regard to Rule 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A4-0085/96),1. Gives its assent to the conclusion of the agreement;2. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission and to the government and parliament of the Kingdom of Morocco.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 875/96 by Herbert BÖSCH to the Commission. Staff policy
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: BOESCH, European Parliament
Subjects: European Commission, European integration, European official, accession to the European Union, cooperation policy, traineeship, vocational training













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 875/96 by Herbert BÖSCH to the Commission. Staff policy  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0040 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0875/96 by Herbert Bösch (PSE) to the Commission (17 April 1996)Subject: Staff policyTo be successful, a strategy for the introduction of the Central and Eastern European States requires an active training policy for citizens of those states in the institutions of the European Union. I would therefore ask:1. How many stagiaires from Central and Eastern Europe have worked at the Commission since 1990 and where were they placed?2. Is there a category of stagiaires from the Central and Eastern European States?3. According to which criteria are they selected?4. How many stagiaires (divided up according to country) will work in the Commission in the coming years?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (20 May 1996)The Commission shares the Honourable Member's view and has been engaged in an active training policy for nationals of Central and Eastern European countries since 1990.1. Since 1990 the Commission has organized two types of training course. 356 officials from central and eastern European countries have participated in three-month courses financed by the Phare programme. 65 young graduates from central and eastern European countries have participated in five-month administrative training courses. Trainees have been assigned to nearly every department in the Commission.Week-long seminars have been organized for officials from central and eastern European countries.2. Breakdown by country:>TABLE>3. Priority was given to applicant countries. Trainee officials are selected by ministries in cooperation with the missions accredited to the European Union. Administrative trainees are recruited on the basis of the provisions on in-service training at the European Commission, and they must hold a degree at bachelor level awarded by a recognized university on completion of a full course of studies. They must be no more than 30 years old and have a good knowledge of one Community language. The Commission takes account of results obtained during the course of studies and gives priority to those who have completed or started a study of European integration.4. In the 1996 budget, Parliament for the first time authorized an appropriation of ECU 500 000 (budget item A-3201/1996) for organizing traineeships and seminars for young diplomats from central and eastern European countries. The programmes are in preparation. This Parliament initiative will enable the number of traning courses for these nationals to be significantly increased.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 873/96 by Martina GREDLER to the Commission. Major risks involved in the construction of a tanker terminal in the Gulf of Panzano
Date: 1996-04-17
Institutions: European Parliament, GREDLER
Subjects: Adriatic Sea, environmental protection, marine pollution, natural gas, shipbuilding, storage of hydrocarbons, tanker













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 873/96 by Martina GREDLER to the Commission. Major risks involved in the construction of a tanker terminal in the Gulf of Panzano  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0024 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0873/96 by Martina Gredler (ELDR) to the Commission (17 April 1996)Subject: Major risks involved in the construction of a tanker terminal in the Gulf of PanzanoThe firm Societa Nationale Azienda Metanodotti (SNAM) is planning to construct the largest tanker terminal in the world in the Gulf of Panzano (between Trieste and Monfalcone). The thermal effects produced by the release of the natural gas are to be compensated for by sinking heat exchangers into the sea. As a result, the temperature of the sea water will be reduced over a wide area. A further effect on the marine biology will be the increase in suspended matter caused by the construction work.Will the project be promoted as part of the programmes and funds financed or co-financed by the European Union? If so, which programmes and funds are these?From which budget headings will they be financed?How much support will the project, sections of it, or the infrastructure for it (e.g. roads, pipelines, etc.) receive?Can the Commission guarantee that this project will not conflict with other political objectives, particularly the promotion of economically and ecologically sustainable development?Is the Commission certain that the project will not obstruct the achievement of the European Union's political objectives, particularly in the areas of developing tourism and climate protection?Can compliance with EU legislation be guaranteed, in particular Directive 79/409/EEC ((OJ L 103, 25.04.1979, p. 1. )) (on the conservation of wild birds) and Directive 92/43/EEC ((OJ L 206, 22.07.1992, p. 7. )) (on the conservation of habitats and flora and fauna) despite the danger of a reduction in the sea temperature, pollution caused by suspended matter or the increased risk of tanker accidents in the northern Adriatic?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (5 June 1996)The Commission has not so far received any application for funding for the project mentioned by the Honourable Member.Consequently, it does not have sufficient information to comment on this project which basically falls within the sphere of responsibility of the Italian national authorities.