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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1266/96 by James NICHOLSON to the Commission. Fluoride in drinking water supplies
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, NICHOLSON
Subjects: World Health Organisation, application of EU law, drinking water, fluorine, health legislation, water treatment













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1266/96 by James NICHOLSON to the Commission. Fluoride in drinking water supplies  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1266/96 by James Nicholson (PPE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Fluoride in drinking water suppliesWill the Commission list:1. those Member States of the European Union which add fluoride to water supplies, and2. those Member States which have banned the treatment of water with fluoride.Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (21 June 1996)The standards for the quality of water intended for human consumption are laid down in Council Directive 80/778/EEC ((OJ L 229, 30.8.1980. )). In 1995, the Commission published a proposal for the revision of this directive ((OJ C 131, 30.5.1995. )). In both these documents the maximum permitted (parametric) value of fluoride in drinking water is set at 1.5 mg/l. This is consistent with the value adopted by the World health organisation in their 'Guidelines for drinking water quality', published in 1993.Each Member State must transpose the drinking water directive into national legislation and inform the Commission accordingly. This includes the national parametric values adopted for fluoride.However, there is no obligation for Member States to inform the Commission whether they add fluoride to water supplies or not. The Commission is therefore not in a position to provide an exhaustive list of the Member States that undertake this practice ((However, the Commission is aware that in Spain, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, fluoride is added to some water supplies in controlled amounts, for oral health reasons. )).Similarly, the Commission is not in a position to list which Member States have banned the addition of fluoride to drinking water, as there is no obligation for Member States to report such information to the Commission either.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1267/96 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Distillation of wine for consumption
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: EU production, European Parliament, alcohol, amendment, common organisation of markets, distillation, proposal (EU), supply, viticulture, wine













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1267/96 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Distillation of wine for consumption  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0047 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1267/96 by Miguel Arias Cañete (PPE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Distillation of wine for consumptionIn April 1995 the European Parliament adopted a series of amendments to the proposal for the reform of the COM in the wine sector, because it felt that the Commission's proposals for voluntary distillation were inadequate. It also called for a different system that would include provisions for adequate supplies of spirits distilled from wine for consumption.However, in its reply to Written Question E-3255/95 by Mr Amadeo Amadeo ((OJ C 91, 27.3.1996, p. 49.)), the Commission pointed out that Parliament had not taken exception to its proposal for a single voluntary distillation.In the light of these considerations and bearing in mind the considerable economic and social importance of this sector, will the Commission say:- whether it is aware of the importance of ensuring that adequate supplies are available - in terms of quality, volume and price - of wine for use in spirits distilled from wine for human consumption, which have to be used for certain products under EU regulations (e.g. brandy, liqueur wines, etc.), so as to avoid the distortion of the market which would otherwise occur?- whether it intends to include the amendments adopted by Parliament in its reform of the COM in the wine sector?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (17 June 1996)As already stated at a Council meeting in December 1994, the Commission is very aware of the need not to lose its share of the market in spirits for human consumption as an outlet for Community wine. At talks on reform of the common organization of the market in wine held at the plenary session of Parliament in April last year, it again said it was willing to take Parliament's line on the matter into consideration and to work out a better way of safeguarding this market outlet. However, it did not at that stage wish to commit itself to any precise steps although it had not ruled out measures on distillation.In this connection it is also necessary to look at the Commission's position regarding Parliament's amendments on distillation measures. The Commission is still willing to amend its proposal at an appropriate moment to take account of the need both to guarantee Community supplies of spirits for consumption and to accommodate fluctuating harvest levels when taking decisions on distillation. In so doing, it could take on board some specific parts of the Parliament amendments as well as their general tenor.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1273/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Consumer prices
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of the European Union, European Parliament, amendment, consumer price, consumer protection, labelling, national currency, proposal (EU), publishing of prices













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1273/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Consumer prices  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0048 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1273/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Consumer pricesIn connection with the Parliament and Council Directive 95/58/EC ((OJ L 299, 12.12.1995, p. 11.)) on consumer protection in the indication of the prices of consumer products, will the Commission put forward a proposal covering the transition period following the introduction of the single European currency for the triple labelling of prices on products to show:1. the sales price in the national currency;2. the sales price in the single European currency;3. the price per unit of measurement in the single European currency?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1272/96 and E-1273/96 given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (11 July 1996)The Honourable Member takes over the concerns expressed in Parliament's amendments adopted on 18 April 1996 concerning the Commission proposal on consumer protection in the indication of the prices offered to consumers (amendment n° 19 for Written Question E-1272/96; amendment n° 15 for Written Question E-1273/96).As invited by the Parliament, the Commission is preparing a modified proposal in which the Honourable Member will soon find the position of the Commission.
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean (COM(95)0635 - C4-0069/96 - 95/0328(CNS)) (Consultation procedure)
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: Committee on Fisheries, European Parliament
Subjects: France, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, Spain, fishery management, fishing rights













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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean (COM(95)0635 - C4-0069/96 - 95/0328(CNS)) (Consultation procedure)  


Official Journal C 166 , 10/06/1996 P. 0243 





A4-0134/96Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean (COM(95)0635 - C4-0069/96 - 95/0328(CNS))The proposal was approved with the following amendment:(Amendment 1)Recital 2a (new)>Text following EP vote>Whereas the Commission is to carry out a study into the effects of game fishing of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean using fishing equipment linked to aerial reconnaissance devices;Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean (COM(95)0635 - C4-0069/96 - 95/0328(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(95)0635 - 95/0328(CNS)) ((OJ C 41, 13.2.1996, p. 17.)),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EC Treaty (C4-0069/96),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A4-0134/96),1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments;2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1260/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Prices of consumer goods
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: consumer protection, labelling, mass-consumption product, proposal (EU), publishing of prices, selling price













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1260/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Prices of consumer goods  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0112 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1260/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Prices of consumer goodsAt present the indication of the selling price of goods is governed by two directives, 79/581/EEC ((OJ L 158, 26.6.1979, p.19 )) for foodstuffs and 88/314/EEC ((OJ L 142, 9.6.1988, p.19 )) for non-food products. These directives laid down the general obligation to indicate the unit price for goods pre-packaged in specified quantities, with temporary derogations for certain ranges of products. The transitional period, which would have expired on 6 June 1995, was recently extended by two years by virtue of a Commission proposal (Directive 95/58/EC ((OJ L 299, 12.12.1995, p.11 ))).Can the Commission find appropriate means to ensure that the period of two years laid down for compliance with the new directive started on the date of publication and not on 7 June 1995?Furthermore, steps should be taken to oblige the Member States to incorporate the directive into national legislation within six months of its publication.Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (20 June 1996)The Honourable Member takes over the concerns expressed in Parliament's amendment no 21 adopted on 18 April 1996 ((OJ C 141, 13.5.1996. )) concerning the Commission proposal on consumer protection in the indication of the prices of products offered to consumers ((OJ C 260, 5.10.1995 )). As invited by the Parliament, the Commission is preparing an amended proposal which will be transmitted soon to the Parliament.The Commission believes that six months following the publication is not adequate time for the Member States to implement the directive into national law.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1255/96 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Translations of documents relating to actions under the fourth RTD framework programme
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: BOSSI, European Parliament
Subjects: EU publication, invitation to tender, medical research, restriction on competition, translation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1255/96 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Translations of documents relating to actions under the fourth RTD framework programme  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0045 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1255/96 by Umberto Bossi (ELDR) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Translations of documents relating to actions under the fourth RTD framework programmeIn Official Journal C240 of 15 September 1995, the Commission published details of the fourth RTD framework programme for the period 1994 to 1998.The background documentation, updated to take account of the new provisions, and the application forms were made available in French and in English after a short delay, although they did not appear in all the Community languages until several months later. Even today, in early May 1996, the documentation for the BIOMED II programme is available only in English.On what basis does the Commission favour certain Community languages, to the detriment of others?Does the Commission not consider that these delays disadvantage firms from states whose national language is not one of those given priority? Does it not consider, therefore, that this amounts to a tacit endorsement of unfair competition between the Member States?How does the Commission intend to remedy these delays, which are due solely to a questionable policy on languages?If translation problems are the only reason for the delay, as the various Directorates-General have often confirmed, how and when will the Commission remedy these shortcomings?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (12 July 1996)It was not possible, for exceptional technical reasons, to issue at the same time all languages of the information package of the Biomedical and health research programme. The Commission will furnish the infopacks to the scientific community in each Community language in due course, starting with German and French which are already in preparation.For the third call of the Biomed programme, the Commission will dispose at the opening date of 17 September 1996 of information packages in all the Community languages.The Commission tries to make optimum use of all the resources available to it and to enhance its technological facilities and rationalize its working methods so as to ensure that European citizens are provided with appropriate information in all the relevant languages.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1262/96 by Freddy BLAK to the Commission. Athletes as employees (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: BLAK, European Parliament
Subjects: application of EU law, occupational status, performance drugs, professional sport, sports body, wage earner













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1262/96 by Freddy BLAK to the Commission. Athletes as employees (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0009 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1262/96 by Freddy Blak (PSE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Athletes as employeesAs a result of the EU Treaties athletes are increasingly regarded as employees.Has the Commission therefore considered whether the status of employee might conflict with current regulations on doping, which can prevent athletes from exercising their profession?Has the Commission considered clarifying the current regulations?Supplementary answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (31 October 1996)Further to its answer of 18 July 1996, and after thorough investigation the Commission is glad to inform the Honourable Member that no questions or complaints have been received by the Commission dealing with the matter raised by the Honourable Member. Also, the Commission knows nothing about the cases to which the Honourable Member refers. Enquiries to some of the sports organisations indicate that no such cases are known at this moment.On the general subject of doping the Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question E-471/96 by Mr Boniperti ((OJ C 217, 26.7.1996. )) in which reference was made to the ongoing activities in the Community.The Commission invites the Honourable Member to draw to the attention of the Commission any case in which doping and freedom of movement overlap. The Commission will be more than willing to make a preliminary assessment of the case.
Resolution on the obligations of the United States under GATT 1994 and GATS
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Cuba, GATT, Iran, Libya, United States, trade agreement













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Resolution on the obligations of the United States under GATT 1994 and GATS  


Official Journal C 166 , 10/06/1996 P. 0277 





B4-0658, 0659, 0661, 0662 and 0663/96Resolution on the obligations of the United States under GATT 1994 and GATSThe European Parliament,- having regard to its previous resolutions on US trade legislation and, in particular, the so-called Toricelli Act,A. having regard to the 'Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act' of 1996 and the draft 'Iran Oil Sanctions Act' of 1996, which may also be implemented with regard to Libya,B. concerned that this law and bill contain a number of provisions which are intended to extend US law unilaterally to companies from third countries, and will no doubt have this effect,C. whereas these measures run seriously counter to the economic and commercial interests of the EU and its Member States,D. whereas these measures are in breach of the international agreements signed in the context of GATT and the WTO,E. having regard to the need for a more intensive political dialogue in the spirit - and on the basis - of the Transatlantic Declaration of Madrid, with a view to settling possible differences concerning relations with countries such as Cuba, Iran and Libya,1. Expresses its emphatic support for the Commission and the Council in their rejection of the extraterritorial aspects of current US trade legislation, in the interests both of the existing multilateral trade system and EU companies;2. Welcomes, therefore, the call made by the Council and Commission for formal consultations with the USA in accordance with the 'Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes and GATT/GATS Rules';3. Condemns the Helms-Burton Act and all the unilateral measures adopted by the US against world free trade, whose extraterritorial effects are contrary to the economic and commercial interests of the EU and the Member States;4. Calls on the United States Congress and Administration to do everything within their power to respect - and further develop - the multilateral trade system within the framework of the WTO;5. Calls on the Commission to propose a regulation imposing a ban on compliance with such measures, i.e. an absolute or conditional ban on compliance with the requirements of such an overtly extraterritorial law which serves to prevent it from having any impact prejudicial to the common commercial policy;6. Calls on the Council and Commission to pursue - and deepen - the dialogue with the USA in accordance with the Transatlantic Declaration, not least with regard to relations with countries such as Cuba, Iran and Libya, and to consider joint actions in accordance with Title V of the Treaty on European Union;7. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Administration and Congress of the United States of America.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1278/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Projects funded by the Cohesion Fund in the Canary Islands
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, MENDEZ DE VIGO
Subjects: Canary Islands, EU aid, EU financial instrument, afforestation, waste management













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1278/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Projects funded by the Cohesion Fund in the Canary Islands  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0079 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1278/96 by Iñigo Méndez de Vigo (PPE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Projects funded by the Cohesion Fund in the Canary IslandsAccording to an information note issued in April 1996 by DG XVI, the Commission has recently approved the financing of a series of projects in Spain by the Cohesion Fund.Will the Commission give details of the projects to be funded and say how much aid is to be given to the Canary Islands?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (24 June 1996)In 1995, the Commission granted ECU 4.21 million in Cohesion Fund aid to the Canary Islands for reafforestation and measures to combat erosion.In 1996 the Commission has to date approved ECU 11.38 million in aid from the Fund for a waste processing project.The Commission would point out that Cohesion Fund resources are not allocated by region. There is accordingly no precise sum earmarked for financing projects in the Canary Islands. The amount accorded varies according to the cost of the project specified in the financing request made by the Member State. The rate of assistance is determined by Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund. ((OJ L 130, 25.5.1994. ))
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1261/96 by Kirsten JENSEN to the Commission. Environment-friendly bananas
Date: 1996-05-24
Institutions: European Parliament, JENSEN KIRSTEN
Subjects: Angola, Dominican Republic, import policy, import restriction, tropical fruit













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1261/96 by Kirsten JENSEN to the Commission. Environment-friendly bananas  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0047 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1261/96 by Kirsten Jensen (PSE) to the Commission (24 May 1996)Subject: Environment-friendly bananasIt has become very difficult to sell non-quota bananas since the Commission introduced the import quota system.This is one of the reasons why not enough has been done to encourage the production of environment-friendly bananas.Has the Commission thought of taking steps to promote the production of environment-friendly bananas by for instance allocating them a share of the import quota?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (20 June 1996)Organic bananas enter the Community market under the same conditions as all other bananas. Before the creation of the single market, they were also imported into individual Member States according to the provisions in force for conventional bananas.Organic bananas from a variety of sources including the Dominican Republic and Angola are imported and sold within the Community.The Community and its Member States must abide by international law. Currently the World trade organization rules forbid discrimination between like products on the grounds of production methods, which means that it is not possible to create or reserve an import quota for organic products.