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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1103/96 by Stylianos PANAGOPOULOS to the Council. Terrorist attack on Greek tourists in Cairo
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, PANAGOPOULOS
Subjects: Egypt, public safety, terrorism, tourism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1103/96 by Stylianos PANAGOPOULOS to the Council. Terrorist attack on Greek tourists in Cairo  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0012 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1103/96 by Stylianos Panagopoulos (PSE) to the Council (26 April 1996)Subject: Terrorist attack on Greek tourists in CairoThe terrorist attack on the Hotel Europa in Cairo on the morning of 18 April 1996, which resulted in the death of 18 Greek nationals and the wounding of 14 others, has again focused attention on the safety of tourists from the European Union travelling to third countries. Once more over the Easter period, mankind mourns the unjust death of innocent people who fall victims to perverse fanaticism.1. What is the Council's response to such acts of terrorism?2. What measures will it take to protect European Union citizens who travel to third countries as tourists?Reply (14 October 1996)1. Following the terrorist attack in Cairo on 18 April 1996 the Presidency made the following declaration on behalf of the European Union on the murder of Greek tourists in Cairo:'The Council expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of the victims of the murderous attack against innocent Greek tourists in Cairo last Thursday.The European Union condemns once more the senseless acts of violence. It confirms the determination of all its members to confront terrorism decisively in all its forms.'2. The Madrid European Council on 15 and 16 December 1995 noted with great satisfaction the Council's approval on 23 November 1995 of the La Gomera Declaration on terrorism as evidence of the Union's firm resolve to reinforce cooperation in the fight against terrorism, one of the priority objectives of cooperation in justice and home affairs. The European Council urged the Council to give expression to such cooperation in the form of effective practical measures.3. The Council regularly evaluates the internal and external threat to the Member States represented by terrorism. Particular attention is currently being paid to the threat represented by extremist groups in the Middle East as well as to the use of advanced technology by terrorist groups. In an effort to improve the safety of tourists from the Member States of the European Union, the heads of mission in areas vulnerable to terrorist attacks hold regular meetings to collect information for tourists. Where necessary, warnings are issued to the public and to tour operators.4. The Council is aware of the need to fight terrorism on both the operational and the political level. For that reason the Presidency coordinates Member States' positions in international fora such as the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the United Nations.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 989/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Year of the Pier
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: South East (England), United Kingdom, engineering structure, harbour installation, tourism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 989/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Year of the Pier  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0111 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0989/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Year of the PierIs the Commission aware that 1996 is the 'Year of the Pier' and that the world's longest pleasure pier is situated at Southend, in my constituency? Will the Commission consider an initiative to mark this important event in promoting tourism in the European Union, and further consider holding such an event or initiative in Southend?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (7 June 1996)The Commission has taken note of the designation of 1996 as the 'Year of the Pier' and is aware of the renown of the pier at Southend.Despite the interest of the Commission in promoting different kinds of tourism, the Commission regrets that, given its very limited resources, the priorities which have been identified for 1996 do not permit it to undertake any special promotional activity relating to piers.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 998/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. European Information Centre in Essex
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: South East (England), access to information, aid to undertakings, information centre, information network, library













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 998/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. European Information Centre in Essex  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0064 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0998/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: European Information Centre in EssexDoes the Commission accept that its current European Information Centres in Norwich and London do not provide advisory services to businesses in Essex?Will the Commission either set up a European Information Centre in Essex or undertake consultation with the Libraries Service of Essex County Council, in order to award their Information Relay formal status as a European Information Centre in its own right?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (13 June 1996)The European information centres (EICs) in Norwich and London certainly have provided information and advisory services to business in Essex, although in view of the size of their target population and the distances involved, they have acknowledged the necessity to work with partners in the county.The setting up of EICs can only take place within the framework of the relevant legislation and procedures. The Essex county council library service has been advised to undertake discussions with the Norwich European information centre with a view to becoming part of the EIC's sub-network enabling them to use both the logo and name associated with the network.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 25/96 of 26 April 1996 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), animal nutrition, antibiotic, food additive, medicinal product








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L 186/77





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 25/96
of 26 April 1996
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex I to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 4/95 (1);
Whereas Commission Directive 94/50/EC of 31 Ooctober 1994 amending Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement;
Whereas Commission Directive 94/77/EC of 20 December 1994 amending Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs (3) is to be incorporated into the Agreement;
Whereas Commission Directive 95/37/EC of 18 July 1995 amending Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs (4) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following indents shall be added in point 1 (Council Directive 70/524/EEC) in Chapter II of Annex I to the Agreement:






‘—



394 L 0050: Commission Directive 94/50/EC of 31 October 1994 (OJ No L 297, 18. 11. 1994, p. 27),










—



394 L 0077: Commission Directive 94/77/EC of 20 December 1994 (OJ No L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 113),










—



395 L 0037: Commission Directive 95/37/EC of 18 July 1995 (OJ No L 172, 22. 7. 1995, p. 21).’




Article 2
The texts of Commission Directives 94/50/EC, 94/77/EC and 95/37/EC in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1996, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 26 April 1996.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

P. BENAVIDES




(1)  OJ No L 47, 2. 3. 1995, p. 24.

(2)  OJ No L 297, 18. 11. 1994, p. 32.

(3)  OJ No L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 113.

(4)  OJ No L 172, 22. 7. 1995, p. 21.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 979/96 by Robin TEVERSON to the Commission. BSE
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, TEVERSON
Subjects: animal disease, cattle, dissemination of information, health legislation, veterinary legislation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 979/96 by Robin TEVERSON to the Commission. BSE  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0059 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0979/96 by Robin Teverson (ELDR) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: BSEThe crisis over BSE is still far from finished but cooperation between the Member States is essential if this disease is to be eradicated quickly and efficiently. How will the Commission ensure that each Member State is informed of all cases of BSE occurring throughout the European Union? does the Commission intend to declare BSE as a notifiable disease, therefore requiring its presence to be notified to the authorities of all Member States?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (31 May 1996)Council Directive 82/894/EEC ((OJ L 378, 31.12.1982. )) requires that Member States notify primary outbreaks of certain animal diseases to the Commission and Member States within 24 hours of confirmation. It also specifies the information to be provided.Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was added to the list of diseases to be notified by Commission Decision 92/450/EEC ((OJ L 248, 28. 8.1992. )). Therefore, Member States are required to notify cases of BSE which are confirmed on their territory.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 964/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Street children in Guatemala
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, ODDY
Subjects: EU aid, Guatemala, administrative personnel, child protection, juvenile delinquency, non-governmental organisation, pay, poverty, staff, use of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 964/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Street children in Guatemala  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0109 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0964/96 by Christine Oddy (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Street children in GuatemalaA ECU 2,5 million project was approved for street children in 1994. Some 10% has been earmarked for Casa Alianza and almost 50% is to pay for legal staff at its Legal Aid Office.It has now been informed that these funds cannot be used to pay staff. Bearing in mind the vital work of Casa Alianza with street children, will the Commission waive this ruling?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (21 May 1996)The Commission thanks the Honourable Member for the interest shown in the programme on behalf of street children, signed in Guatemala on 6 April 1995 by the ombudsman for human rights.According to the Financing Agreement, the sum of ECU 160 000 allocated to Casa Alianza for the three years of the financing period is intended to help fund the legal aid department. As originally stipulated by Casa Alianza, the Community aid will finance one adviser, one consultant, one researcher and three promotion staff. Casa Alianza pays the salaries of the administrative staff.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 940/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Financing of SMEs
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: EC recommendation, European Commission, financial management, payment, small and medium-sized enterprises, trading operation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 940/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Financing of SMEs  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0016 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0940/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Financing of SMEsSMEs receive payment of their invoices with an average delay of 60 days.What recommendations will the Commission put forward with a view to shortening this delay and improving the financing of SMEs?Has the Commission considered any initiative aimed at harmonizing the action taken in the event of the late payment of SMEs' invoices (interest, surcharges, etc.)?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (7 June 1996)The Commission fully recognises that late payment is of major importance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The Commission issued a recommendation on payment periods in commercial transactions on 12 May 1995 ((OJ L 127, 10.6.1995. )) and a communication relating to this recommendation ((OJ C 144, 10.6.1995. )). This sets out principles and methods for improving payment periods and requests the Member States to take the most appropriate measures in accordance with their own legal systems. The main elements of the recommendation are to ensure that the penalty system for overdue payments discourages late payments, sufficiently compensates creditors and guarantees access to rapid, inexpensive and efficient redress procedures so as to allow creditors to receive their payments and compensation. To enable the Commission to evaluate what progress has been made, Member States are requested to forward a report to the Commission on action taken in respect of the various elements of this recommendation before 31 December 1997.In the Commission's proposal for a Council decision on a third multiannual programme for SMEs (1997-2000) ((COM(96) 98 final, 20.3.1996. )), the Commission states that the current economic climate warrants an acceleration of the evaluation process set out in its 1995 recommendation and that it will bring forward further proposals in 1997 and will support actions organised by business organisations which aim at improving financial management capabilities through information, training and other measures.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 28/96 of 26 April 1996 amending Annex XVIII (Health and safety at work, labour law and equal treatment for men and women) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), decision-making, equal treatment, gender equality, labour law








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L 186/81





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 28/96
of 26 April 1996
amending Annex XVIII (Health and safety at work, labour law and equal treatment for men and women) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex XVIII to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 3/96 (1);
Whereas Council Regulation 95/C 168/02 of 27 March 1995 on the balanced participation of men and women in decision-making (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following point shall be inserted after point 21.A (Resolution 95/C 296/06 of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council) in Annex XVIII to the Agreement:







‘21.B.



395 Y 0704(02): Council Resolution 95/C 168/02 of 27 March 1995 on the balanced participation of men and women in decision-making (OJ No C 168, 4. 7. 1995, p. 3).’





Article 2
The texts of Resolution 95/C 168/02 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1996, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 26 April 1996.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

P. BENAVIDES




(1)  OJ No L 90, 11. 4. 1996, p. 41.

(2)  OJ No C 168, 4. 7. 1995, p. 3.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 943/96 by Jean-Pierre BAZIN to the Commission. European Union subsidies for the MTW-Wismar shipyard
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: BAZIN, European Parliament
Subjects: aid for restructuring, economic support, fraud, investment loan, shipbuilding













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 943/96 by Jean-Pierre BAZIN to the Commission. European Union subsidies for the MTW-Wismar shipyard  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0106 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0943/96 by Jean-Pierre Bazin (UPE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: European Union subsidies for the MTW-Wismar shipyardCan the Commission confirm the various reports published in the European Union press to the effect that DM 730 million in subsidies for the MTW-Wismar shipyard have been misappropriated and the Commission is currently carrying out an investigation into the matter?The press is now reporting that the shipyard might be nationalized; so at this difficult time, coming after the bankruptcy of Bremer Vulkan, can the Commission keep the European Parliament informed of developments at Wismar and how it is applying, particularly in relation to this shipyard, Council Directive 92/68/EEC ((OJ L 219, 4.8.1992, p. 54. )) of 20 July 1992?Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission (22 May 1996)The Commission decided on 28 February 1996 to open the formal investigation procedure under Article 93 (2) of the EC Treaty concerning a spill-over of up to DM 475,7 million of aid approved for the restructuring of the MTW-shipyard to other parts of the Bremer Vulkan group, as well as on the unauthorized disbursement of an investment loan of DM 112,4 million to MTW which was subsequently used for other parts of the Bremer Vulkan group as well ((The text of this decision will be published in the Official Journal as soon as possible. )).MTW-Schiffswerft GmbH separated from the Bremer Vulkan group at the beginning of April 1996 and is now owned by a 'Auffanggesellschaft' (temporary holding company) under state control. The German government informed the Commission of steps towards an early re-privatization of the company.The German government and the Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have not yet decided on the terms of the completion of the restructuring of MTW and the other former Bremer Vulkan companies in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Therefore, no notification of an envisaged aid programme has been received by the Commission yet. The Commission will investigate any notification on the basis of the legal provisions applicable for the shipbuilding sector and inform the public on the outcome in line with the well established practice in state aid cases.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 24/96 of 26 April 1996 amending Annex VI (Social security) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), migrant worker, social security








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Official Journal of the European Communities


L 186/76





DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
No 24/96
of 26 April 1996
amending Annex VI (Social security) to the EEA Agreement
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 98 thereof,
Whereas Annex VI to the Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 11/96 (1);
Whereas Decision No 159 of 3 October 1995 amending Decision No 86 of 24 September 1973 concerning the methods of operation and the composition of the Audit Board of the Administrative Commission of the European Communities on Social Security for Migrant Workers adopted by the Administrative Commission of the European Communities on Social Security for Migrant Workers (2) is to be incorporated into the Agreement,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The indent (Decision No 106 of 8 July 1976) in point 10 (Decision No 86) in Annex VI to the Agreement shall be replaced by the following:






‘—



395 D 0512: Decision No 159 of 3 October 1995 (OJ No L 294, 8. 12. 1995, p. 38).’




Article 2
The texts of Decision No 159 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, which are annexed to the respective language versions of this Decision, are authentic.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 1996, provided that all the notifications under Article 103 (1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Communities.


Done at Brussels, 26 April 1996.


For the EEA Joint Committee


The President

P. BENAVIDES




(1)  OJ No L 124, 23. 5. 1996, p. 21.

(2)  OJ No L 294, 8. 12. 1995, p. 38.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1006/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Participation by 'Thames Gateway' region in EU regional projects (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-04-26
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: Structural Funds, social partners













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1006/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Participation by 'Thames Gateway' region in EU regional projects (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0023 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1006/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (26 April 1996)Subject: Participation by 'Thames Gateway' region in EU regional projectsWhat discussions has and will the Commission undertake with the British Government and with representatives of local authorities and social partners regarding the participation of the Thames Gateway sub-region (formerly East Thames Corridor) in European Union regional programmes?Does the Commission accept that this project represents 'the largest regeneration project in Europe' and what initiatives does it plan in this respect?Supplementary answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (4 July 1996)The Thames Gateway falls within a number of United Kingdom standard regions. Areas within it are eligible for a number of programmes cofinanced by the structural funds, such as objective 2 in East London and Konver in Essex. The Commission has had numerous contacts with representatives of the relevant regions and the British government in the context of these programmes. However, this has been without any specific reference to the Thames Gateway.