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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1044/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on improving the safety and health of workers at work
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, VALVERDE LOPEZ
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EC Directive, Spain, application of EU law, labour law, occupational safety, video display unit work













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1044/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on improving the safety and health of workers at work  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0075 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1044/96 by José Valverde López (PPE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on improving the safety and health of workers at workHow does the Commission view the Spanish Government's failure, in the context of employment, labour relations and social affairs, to comply with Directive 89/391/EEC ((OJ L 183, 29.62.1989, p.1 )) on improvements in the safety and health of workers at work?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1041/96, E-1042/96, E-1043/96 and E-1044/96 given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (12 June 1996)The Honourable Member should consult the Commission's Thirteenth Annual Report to the Parliament on monitoring the application of Community law - 1995 ((COM(96) 600 )), and notably the annex 'State of application of the directives', which will shortly be transmitted to Parliament.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1042/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on the use by workers of personal protective equipment
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, VALVERDE LOPEZ
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EC Directive, Spain, application of EU law, labour law, occupational safety, video display unit work













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1042/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on the use by workers of personal protective equipment  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0074 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1042/96 by José Valverde López (PPE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on the use by workers of personal protective equipmentHow does the Commission view the Spanish Government's failure, in the context of employment, labour relations and social affairs, to comply with Directive 89/656/EEC ((OJ L 393, 30.12.1989, p.18 )) on the use by workers of personal protective equipment?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1041/96, E-1042/96, E-1043/96 and E-1044/96 given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (12 June 1996)The Honourable Member should consult the Commission's Thirteenth Annual Report to the Parliament on monitoring the application of Community law - 1995 ((COM(96) 600 )), and notably the annex 'State of application of the directives', which will shortly be transmitted to Parliament.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1032/96 by Reimer BÖGE to the Commission. Tenancy and purchase of agricultural land in Denmark
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: BOEGE, European Parliament
Subjects: Denmark, application of EU law, farm lease, farmer, right of establishment, right of pre-emption













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1032/96 by Reimer BÖGE to the Commission. Tenancy and purchase of agricultural land in Denmark  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0072 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1032/96 by Reimer Böge (PPE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Tenancy and purchase of agricultural land in DenmarkOn 15 January 1996 a farmer from Schleswig-Holstein (Germany) bought a 52-hectare farm for DKR 2.85 million, i.e. almost DKR 50 000 per hectare. This farm had already been held for seven years on a tenancy agreement.Under Danish law neighbouring landholders who farm less than 70ha of their own land, or non-farmers who own less than 30ha, have a priority right of purchase provided they live less than 1km from the land for sale. Those entitled to purchase under this right may do so at the current price for land of DKR 27 000 per hectare.Are these Danish laws compatible or in conflict with the rules of the internal market?Will the Commission examine the Danish legislation to ensure that it guarantees freedom of establishment and non-discrimination against EU citizens.Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (25 June 1996)The right of establishment for farmers is spelt out in Council Directives 67/530/EEC and 67/531/EEC of 25 July 1967. ((OJ 190, 10.8.1967, as amended by the Act of Accession of Denmark (OJ L 73, 27.3.1972). )) The relevant Danish legislation applies irrespective of the nationality of the purchaser of the farm and cannot therefore be challenged. Furthermore, in so far as, in the case at issue, a priority right of purchase for the previous tenant does not exist under the relevant Danish legislation, this does not constitute discriminatory treatment within the meaning of the aforementioned Directives.Moreover, the higher purchase price paid by the farmer in question was contractually agreed and is thus based exclusively on the principle of freedom of contract.For these reasons, the Commission considers that the Danish legislation in question does not conflict with Community law in the case at issue.The Commission does not intend to take any measures against that legislation but will continue to monitor its application closely.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1020/96 by Dominique BAUDIS to the Commission. Situation of civilians in the former Yugoslavia
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, EU financing, International Court of Justice, evidence, human rights, judicial proceedings, legal aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1020/96 by Dominique BAUDIS to the Commission. Situation of civilians in the former Yugoslavia  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0069 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1020/96 by Dominique Baudis (PPE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Situation of civilians in the former YugoslaviaFor too many months now there have been massacres of civilians.The International Criminal Court appears to be encountering difficulties in successfully pursuing its action to ensure recognition for human rights.Will the Commission make available to the International Criminal Court resources to assist it in its task?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (28 May 1996)The Commission can inform the Honourable Member that, since 1994, the Community budget has financed projects to assist the International criminal tribunal to a total of 1.644.400 ECU. These projects include the provision of legal assistants for the judges, library facilities and the protection and counselling of witnesses.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1035/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Handynet
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: EU financing, European Parliament, financing method, foundation, information system













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1035/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Handynet  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0073 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1035/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: HandynetWill the Commission confirm that, following the reduction to funding for Handynet by Parliament in its budgetary allocation for 1996, that it has sought and obtained additional funding from ONCE for Handynet? What is the level of this funding?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (7 June 1996)Contrary to what is suggested by the Honourable Member, the Commission has not sought or obtained additional funding in the form of sponsorship for the Handynet system from the ONCE foundation.However, following requests expressed by Parliament when consulted about the proposal for a Council Decision on the continuance of the Handynet system ((Adopted as Decision 94/782/EC - OJ L 316, 9.12.1994. )) until the end of 1996, the Commission entrusted to a private organisation, in accordance with the rules applicable, the production, distribution and marketing of the CD ROM 'Technical aids' developed as part of the Handynet computerised information and documentation system.In this connection, with a view to securing further external sources of financing for production, distribution and marketing, that organisation began to approach other bodies with a vested interest but not directly or indirectly concerned with technical aids. The ONCE foundation, a Spanish organisation which supports activities to promote the integration of disabled people, is one of the organisations contacted.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1043/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, VALVERDE LOPEZ
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EC Directive, Spain, application of EU law, labour law, occupational safety, video display unit work













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1043/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0075 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1043/96 by José Valverde López (PPE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Failure of the Spanish Government to comply with the Directive on minimum safety and health requirements for the workplaceHow does the Commission view the Spanish Government's failure, in the context of employment, labour relations and social affairs, to comply with Directive 89/654/EEC ((OJ L 393, 30.12.1989, p.18 )) on minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1041/96, E-1042/96, E-1043/96 and E-1044/96 given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (12 June 1996)The Honourable Member should consult the Commission's Thirteenth Annual Report to the Parliament on monitoring the application of Community law - 1995 ((COM(96) 600 )), and notably the annex 'State of application of the directives', which will shortly be transmitted to Parliament.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1023/96 by David THOMAS to the Commission. Cross-border shopping
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, THOMAS
Subjects: alcohol, excise duty, indirect tax, intra-EU trade, mineral oil, proposal (EU), quantitative restriction, single market, tax harmonisation, tobacco













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1023/96 by David THOMAS to the Commission. Cross-border shopping  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0070 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1023/96 by David Thomas (PSE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Cross-border shoppingUnder the Single European Act indirect taxes were to be harmonized as at 1 January 1993. The rise in cross-border shopping, especially in Sweden, Finland, Ireland and the UK, has led to distortions in the market. What steps will the Commission take to reduce this distortion?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (3 June 1996)Article 99 of the EC Treaty provides for the harmonization of indirect taxation 'to the extent that such harmonization is necessary to ensure the establishment and the functioning of the internal market'. In 1987, as part of its preparation for the internal market, the Commission proposed fully harmonised rates of duty for the three main categories of excisable goods, i.e. mineral oils, alcohol and tobacco products. This approach was rejected by Council, as was a revised approach based on minimum and target rates. Ultimately, the Council adopted just minimum rates, which were set at quite low levels. As clearly, in an internal market, private individuals would be free to make purchases where they chose, the expectation then was that market forces would assist in a process of rate convergence. It is a matter of debate whether subsequent shifts in purchase locations are an unwelcome consequence or a legitimate effect of the establishment of an internal market. It should also be pointed out that such shifts in purchase patterns have been limited in the case of Finland and Sweden since they negotiated derogations allowing them temporarily to impose quantitative restrictions on the amounts of duty paid goods which their residents may bring back from other Member States.The relevant directives require that the minimum rates be reviewed every two years, taking account of the internal market, the real value of the rates of duty and wider Treaty objectives. The first such review did not give rise to proposals, but led to a major consultation process with administrations, trade representatives and other interest groups. This process, which is nearing conclusion, seeks to analyse the various policy objectives which may be relevant for future excise policy. The Parliament itself is a participant in that process, and its input is expected shortly.Following the consultation process, the Commission will draw up its conclusions and proposals for future excise policy, in the form of the next review of minimum rates which is scheduled for later this year.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1039/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Building contractors' employees' status
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: building industry, labour law, occupational health, occupational safety, social security, staff regulations













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1039/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Building contractors' employees' status  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0135 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1039/96 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Building contractors' employees' statusHas the Commission considered the common practice of building contractors requiring their workers to work as self-employed?Given the high risk to personal safety on building sites, what measures does the Commission propose so that workers' rights under current health and safety legislation can be extended to employees not working 'cards in'?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (22 May 1996)Article 118a of the EC Treaty concerns only the protection of the safety and health of workers. Directives based on this Article cannot create rights and obligations for self-employed persons. However, this principle is moderated by the need to impose certain obligations on self-employed persons working at the same workplace as workers for the purposes of Article 118a of the EC Treaty, to ensure that the work of the self-employed persons does not affect the safety and health of the other workers.This is notably the case with Council Directive 92/57/EEC on the implementation of minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites ((OJ No L 245, 26.8.1992. )), whose Article 10 imposes a set of obligations on self-employed persons with an eye to preserving safety and health on the construction site.However, the Commission is aware of the specific problem of the safety and health of self-employed persons as such. The Commission also intends to examine, in the context of the Community programme concerning safety, hygiene and health at work (1996-2000) ((COM(95)282 final. )) the need for a proposal for a Council Recommendation on the safety and health of self-employed persons.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1034/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Development policy and disabilities
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: Community budget, EU aid, care of people with disabilities, developing countries, disabled person, equal treatment, non-governmental organisation, reintegration into working life













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1034/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Development policy and disabilities  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0072 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1034/96 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Development policy and disabilitiesIn the light of the recent amendment to budget line B7/600 (Community contribution towards schemes concerning developing countries carried out by non-governmental organizations), and in the light of theUN standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Disabled Persons, and given that disabled people represent 10% of the population and are often among the most marginalized groups in society, what steps is DG VIII taking to ensure that disabled people and representative disability organizations are taken into account and receive appropriate funding in all relevant development programmes?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (12 June 1996)The Commission's aim in the matter of health and rehabilitation is to help non-member countries draw up and implement policies designed to satisfy fundamental needs and the needs of the most vulnerable groups of the population. Most of the measures taken have been targeted on strengthening health services and making them more effective. A lot has been done to step up prevention of diseases that can cause disability.Regional programmes accord particular attention to the needs of the disabled. Some offer technical and material assistance for national programmes for disabled people, fostering operational research, exchanges of experience and the training of specialized staff.Rehabilitation schemes for countries emerging from crisis and conflict always make special provision for the disabled (care, artificial limbs, reintegration).Last but not least, non-governmental organizations specializing in the needs of the disabled have always received substantial support in the form of cofinancing for their schemes under budget heading B7-600. Such support will continue.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1018/96 by Dominique BAUDIS to the Commission. Classification of the Golfe du Lion as a sensitive area
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: BAUDIS DOMINIQUE, European Parliament
Subjects: European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund, Languedoc-Roussillon, Structural Funds, common fisheries policy, fishing area, gulf, protected area













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1018/96 by Dominique BAUDIS to the Commission. Classification of the Golfe du Lion as a sensitive area  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0025 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1018/96 by Dominique Baudis (PPE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Classification of the Golfe du Lion as a sensitive areaThe rate at which the Golfe du Lion is deteriorating means that it is no longer possible to restock ponds with alevins.Economic activity on the coast is therefore under threat. Will the Commission classify the Golfe du Lion as a sensitive area in order to secure the region's economic future.Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (24 June 1996)The concept of a 'sensitive area' does not exist at Community level. Boxes are areas where fishing is permanently or temporarily restricted and they are covered by the Common Fisheries Policy. Vulnerable zones, special protection zones and special areas of conservation are subject to Community environmental policy. The designation and delimitation of these areas is the concern of the Member States.However, regions experiencing socioeconomic problems may be eligible for aid from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) under the regional objectives of the Structural Funds. On the Languedoc-Roussillon coast of France, just two zones, one near the border with Spain and the other in the area around Sète, have been classified as, respectively, Objective 5b (rural development) and Objective 2 (industrial decline). Furthermore, the financial instrument for fisheries guidance (FIFG) is not subject to geographical limitations, within the limits laid down by Council Regulation (EC) nº 3699/93. ((OJ L 346, 31.12.1993. ))
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1019/96 by Dominique BAUDIS to the Commission. Human rights situation in Turkey
Date: 1996-05-03
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: European Commission, Kurdistan question, Türkiye, ethnic discrimination, human rights, protection of minorities, report, rights of minorities













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1019/96 by Dominique BAUDIS to the Commission. Human rights situation in Turkey  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0069 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1019/96 by Dominique Baudis (PPE) to the Commission (3 May 1996)Subject: Human rights situation in TurkeyThe situation of the Kurds is worrying and many people have been arrested and are in prison in Turkey at the present time.Human rights are not respected in Turkey, even though in December 1994 Parliament gave its assent to the Customs Union agreement in order to give Turkey an opportunity to draw closer to Europe.Will the Commission swiftly implement a procedure for monitoring respect for human rights and the development of democracy in Turkey?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (4 June 1996)The Commission is closely monitoring Turkey's democratization process and its human rights situation, which continues to give great cause for concern.The three-month political crisis that followed the elections on 24 December 1995 made dialogue between the Commission and the Turkish Government difficult, but a recent visit by the Member of the Commission responsible for relations with Turkey enabled dialogue to resume on a range of issues including human rights and the Kurdish problem.In this regard, the Commission has noted recent statements by the Turkish Prime Minister raising the possibility of granting the Kurdish population certain linguistic and cultural rights. It has also noted statements by the Interior Minister on the possible lifting of the state of emergency imposed in south-eastern Turkey.The annual report on the human rights situation and the development of democracy in Turkey which the Commission has undertaken to present to Parliament will provide an opportunity to review the general situation and the progress made in connection with those statements.