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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1258/96 by Marie-Paule KESTELIJN- SIERENS to the Commission. Nicotine and tar content of plug tobacco
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, KESTELIJN-SIERENS
Subjects: bulk product, product quality, public health, tobacco, tobacco industry, toxic substance













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1258/96 by Marie-Paule KESTELIJN- SIERENS to the Commission. Nicotine and tar content of plug tobacco  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0070 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1258/96 by Marie-Paule Kestelijn-Sierens (ELDR) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Nicotine and tar content of plug tobaccoBecause of the lack of a harmonized method of measuring the nicotine and tar content of plug tobacco there is considerable uncertainty about the harmful nature of smoking hand-rolled cigarettes. The figures published by manufacturers about the maximum tar content of plug tobacco are much lower than the figures used by health organizations.Can the Commission say:1. Whether it has any information or reliable studies showing the nicotine and tar content of plug tobacco and whether it is therefore able to give a clear indication of the public health risks of plug tobacco?2. If not, whether it intends to have an objective study carried out in order to establish unambiguously the tar content of the various brands of plug tobacco?3. What its position is with regard to determining a uniform measuring method based on ISO standards as laid down for cigarettes in Directive 90/239/EEC ((OJ L 137, 30.5.1990, p. 36. ))?4. Whether it is considering using objective results and measuring methods to lay down for plug tobacco the same standards in respect of maximum tar content as those laid down for cigarettes in Directive 90/239/EEC?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (16 July 1996)1. No.2. The nicotine and tar content of hand-rolled cigarettes depends on several variable factors (presence of a filter, tobacco quantity and quality, paper quality, etc.). A reliable study of this subject would therefore not seem feasible.3. For the reasons indicated above, there is no precise method of measuring the tar content of hand-rolled cigarettes.4. No. At the moment, in the absence of an efficient and accurate method of measuring the tar content of the cigarettes in question, the introduction of a standard would not be feasible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1277/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Funds allocated to the United Kingdom
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, MENDEZ DE VIGO
Subjects: EU aid, United Kingdom, animal disease, budget policy, cow, slaughter of animals













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1277/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Funds allocated to the United Kingdom  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0078 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1277/96 by Iñigo Méndez de Vigo (PPE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Funds allocated to the United KingdomThe Commission has granted an additional appropriation of ECU 875 m to the United Kingdom to help it deal with the effects of mad cow disease.Does the Commission consider that the granting of this aid should in any way affect the size of the annual rebate received by the United Kingdom?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (28 June 1996)The bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) crisis will lead to supplementary expenditure much of which will be spent in the United Kingdom. The final cost for the budget will of course depend on the payments actually made. The forecasts are, at the moment, as follows:- budgetary year 1996: about 1500 MECU (of which 260 as compensation for the slaughtering and the destruction of animals, 370 for supplementary stockage contributions, and 850 for income compensation for farmers of beef meat).- budgetary year 1997: about 900 MECU (of which almost 400 MECU as compensation for the slaughtering and the destruction of animals and a reserve of 500 MECU for the other interventions of which the cost is not yet known).The general principle of the mechanism (a partial compensation for the difference between the United Kingdom share of payments to the Community budget and the share of Community expenditures in the United Kingdom) is unaffected by any additional expenditure to eradicate BSE. However the amount of the United Kingdom abatement does change as a consequence of any additional expenditure (whether for BSE or other reasons) allocated to the United Kingdom. It increases (less than proportionately) when the share of expenditure in the United Kingdom reduces and it reduces (less than proportionately) when the share of expenditure in the United Kingdom increases. In the case in question, the abatement is therefore reduced by additional BSE expenditure.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1296/96 by Luigi FLORIO to the Council. Possibility of armed conflict in Italy
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, FLORIO
Subjects: Italy, autonomous movement, national independence, nationalism, peacekeeping, political minority, political split, political unrest, public safety













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1296/96 by Luigi FLORIO to the Council. Possibility of armed conflict in Italy  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0025 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1296/96 by Luigi Florio (UPE) to the Council (24 May 1996)Subject: Possibility of armed conflict in ItalyFor some time now the leader of the Northern League, Umberto Bossi, MEP, and the other leading figures of his movement have been publicly campaigning for the secession of the north of Italy. Over recent weeks, the Northern League has set up its own security force - known as the 'green shirts' - and announced the formation of a 'Government of Padania' and a 'liberation committee'. Furthermore, a self-styled 'Parliament of the North' has been meeting in Mantua for the past year or so.All the signs point to the Northern League's leaders being intent on stepping up their campaign of provocation against the Italian institutions by organizing ever more spectacular protests and using increasingly threatening language.Given the above, one cannot rule out the possibility of the political campaign degenerating into armed conflict in Northern Italy, which would have incalculable implications for the process of European integration.Has the Council given any consideration to the above possibility, or does it intend to do so?In particular, does it feel that it should as of now, pursuant to Article J.2 of the Maastricht Treaty, adopt a common position in the field of security policy with a view to such an eventuality?If it does not, what steps does it feel it should take to deal with a situation which is clearly at odds with the fundamental Treaty objective of promoting peace and security in Europe?Reply (14 October 1996)The Council has not discussed matters such as those to which the Honourable Member refers. The Honourable Member may recall that while the provisions regarding security that he mentions are within the domain of the 'Common Foreign and Security Policy' and pertain to the external dimension of the Union's competence, the provisions of Title VI of the Treaty provide for cooperation on justice and home affairs. This cooperation however is without prejudice to the exercise of the responsibilities imcumbent upon Member States with regard to the maintenance of law and order and the safeguarding of internal security (Article K.2).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1265/96 by James NICHOLSON to the Commission. Retirement pensions
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, NICHOLSON
Subjects: EU statistics, dissemination of information, pension scheme, retired person, social security













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1265/96 by James NICHOLSON to the Commission. Retirement pensions  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0113 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1265/96 by James Nicholson (PPE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Retirement pensionsWill the Commission list:1. current actual rates of state-funded retirement pensions paid in each Member State of the European Union, and2. the number of persons in each Member State in receipt of such pensions?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (13 June 1996)The mutual information system on social protection (MISSOC) tables which are sent direct to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament's Secretariat general contain information on statutory pension rates in each Member State as of 1 July 1994. The corresponding figures for 1995 will be available in July 1996.The Commission does not have statistics on numbers of people in receipt of different kinds of pensions in all Member States. The 1995 report on social protection in Europe (also sent direct to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament's Secretariat general), however, contains general information on pensioner numbers in the then twelve Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1274/96 by Hans-Gert POETTERING to the Commission. Death sentence passed on Zabiullah Mahrami
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, POETTERING
Subjects: Iran, UNO, death penalty, human rights, protection of minorities, religious group, resolution (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1274/96 by Hans-Gert POETTERING to the Commission. Death sentence passed on Zabiullah Mahrami  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0113 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1274/96 by Hans-Gert Poettering (PPE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Death sentence passed on Zabiullah MahramiDespite protestations to the contrary by the Iranian Government, a death sentence has again been passed on a member of the Baha'i religion. This judgment is completely in line with the systematic persecution of this largest religious minority in Iran, which has already been cited in documents by the UN Commission on Human Rights.1. Is the Commission aware of the death sentence passed on Zabiullah Mahrami on the grounds of his membership of the Baha'i religion?2. What steps does it intend to take against this further violation of human rights in Iran?3. What measures does it intend to take to prevent further persecution of religious minorities in Iran?Answer given by Mr Marin on behalf of the Commission (27 June 1996)The Commission is aware of the death sentence passed on Mr Mahrami, a Baha'i from the city of Yazd. The Commission is fully aware of the persecution of this religious minority as documented by the United Nations Commission on human rights.In the case of Mr Mahrami, the Iranian government knows the concern of the European Union. It is understood that the death sentence on Mr Mahrami has been overturned, and that his case is now with a more competent court in Yazd. As far as the Commission is aware, legal proceedings against Mr Mahrami are continuing, but the death penalty does not appear to be pending.On the matter of the persecution of religious minorities in Iran, the Commission stresses that the question of human rights is an important element in the European Union's critical dialogue with Iran. This allows the Union to raise the question of individual human rights as well as the general treatment of minorities, and to bring political pressure on Iran on particular questions.Furthermore, the Community, represented by the Commission, has observer status in the United Nations Commission on human rights, and supports the European Union Presidency. The European Union has presented a resolution to the United Nations Commission on human rights on 23 April 1996 concerning human rights in Iran, with particular reference to the discriminatory treatment of national minorities, including the Baha'is.The Honourable Member can be assured that the Commission will continue to observe the situation of Mr Mahrami and other Baha'is in Iran closely and that it will encourage intervention with the Iranian authorities on specific violations of human rights.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1396/96 by Erhard MEIER to the Commission. LEADER II programme for Styria, Austria
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, MEIER
Subjects: Austria, European Commission, aid system, economic development













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1396/96 by Erhard MEIER to the Commission. LEADER II programme for Styria, Austria  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0060 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1396/96 by Erhard Meier (PSE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: LEADER II programme for Styria, AustriaIn the Austrian federal province of Styria there are five LEADER II projects, including the LEADER II 'Sölktäler' project. According to my information the LEADER II projects were submitted to Brussels in April 1995.Representatives of the regions concerned, project leaders, interested parties and local mayors repeatedly ask me why project approval and financial support have still not been implemented from Brussels. I therefore ask:1. Why has no decision on LEADER II projects and supporting arrangements as yet been adopted?2. When can a decision to support these projects be expected?3. Do the reasons for the absence of an EU decision lie with unsatisfactory Austrian part-projects (as, for example, in Tyrol province)?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (11 June 1996)Austria's operational programmes for the Community Leader II initiative were presented to the Commission on 18 July 1995.1. As a result of the Commission's appraisal of the programmes, a number of changes, additions and improvements have been made.2. So far only two of the Länder, Styria and Tyrol, have recently sent full, detailed answers to the Commission's questions, and it is expected that these two operational programmes will shortly be approved.3. The decisions are taken for each Land's programme separately, rather than for Austria as a whole, so the delay in approving the Leader II operational programme for Styria is purely due to the various extensions and adjustments which proved to be necessary.
96/349/EC: Commission Decision of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Finland (Only the Finnish text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Finland, action programme, dangerous substance, fresh meat, veterinary inspection













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96/349/EC: Commission Decision of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Finland (Only the Finnish text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)  


Official Journal L 135 , 06/06/1996 P. 0031 - 0031 





COMMISSION DECISION of 24 May 1996 approving the plan relating to the examination for residues submitted by Finland (Only the Finnish text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance) (96/349/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 86/469/EEC of 16 September 1986 concerning examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 4 thereof,Whereas, by document of 17 April 1996 Finland sent the Commission a plan setting out the national measures taken on the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 86/469/EEC;Whereas examination of this plan has shown that it conforms to the provisions laid down in Directive 86/469/EEC, and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 The plan relating to the examination for residues of the substances referred to in Annex I to Directive 86/469/EEC submitted by Finland is hereby approved.Article 2 Finland shall adopt the necessary laws, regulations and administrative provisions for the implementation of the plan referred to in Article 1.Article 3 This Decision shall apply to the Republic of Finland.Done at Brussels, 24 May 1996.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 275, 26. 9. 1986, p. 36.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1282/96 by Pedro MARSET CAMPOS to the Commission. Uncontrolled dumping in Fuente Alamo (Murcia, Spain)
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, MARSET CAMPOS
Subjects: France, Germany, Region of Murcia, application of EU law, environmental protection, public health, storage of waste, waste management













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1282/96 by Pedro MARSET CAMPOS to the Commission. Uncontrolled dumping in Fuente Alamo (Murcia, Spain)  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0050 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1282/96 by Pedro Marset Campos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Uncontrolled dumping in Fuente Alamo (Murcia, Spain)The district of los Cànovas in the municipality of Fuente Alamo (Murcia) has been the site of uncontrolled dumping of plastic waste. An area of some 20 000 square metres has been filled with thousands of tonnes of plastic waste of various types, including common plastics, melamine, plastic containers, etc. all originating in different EU countries, mainly Germany and France.This storage area does not meet even the lowest safety standards. Much of the waste contains large deposits of chlorine which, in the event of a fire, would do irreparable damage to human health and agriculture, through the release of dioxin and furans.What representations will the Commission make to the Spanish authorities in order to ensure compliance with Community legislation on the environment and, in particular, with Directive 91/156/EEC on waste ((OJ L 78, 26.3.1991, p. 32. ))?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (1 July 1996)The Commission is not aware of the points raised by the Honourable Member.However, since these facts may constitute an infringement of the provisions of Directive 75/442/EEC on waste (as amended by Directive 91/156/EEC), the Commission will write to the Spanish authorities for information.The Commission will inform the Honourable Member of the outcome of its enquiries.