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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1529/96 by Yvan BLOT to the Commission. Single currency names
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: BLOT, European Parliament
Subjects: euro, monetary union













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1529/96 by Yvan BLOT to the Commission. Single currency names  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0106 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1529/96 by Yvan Blot (NI) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Single currency names1. The Commission would appear recently to have adopted the term 'cent' as the designation for one hundredth of a euro. Can the Commission confirm the reports to this effect which appeared in the French press?2. If those reports were accurate, is the Commission aware of the confusion that the term will cause in French when correctly pronounced? (What would the phrase 'il y a cent cents dans un euro' mean?)Is it also aware that, in order to avoid such confusion, the term would have to be pronounced in the English manner, which would create confusion with the hundredth part of a dollar? Should not the name 'cent' be changed to 'centieuro', which has the merit of being clear?I would point out that Germany used a similar argument in its successful bid to have the name 'ecu' changed to 'euro', namely that the German pronunciation of the term 'ecu' created confusion between the currency unit itself and the German word for 'cow'.Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission (4 July 1996)The question of what the hundredth part of a euro should be called was discussed by the Ministers for Economic and Financial Affairs at Verona on 13 April. They came down in favour of the 'cent'.Like the name of the single currency, that of its subdivision must be short and simple and easy to pronounce.In view of the above, the Council will definitively adopt the name of the subdivision on the basis of the proposal for a Regulation on the legal framework for the use of the euro that will be placed before it by the Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1409/96 by Gastone PARIGI , Cristiana MUSCARDINI , Amedeo AMADEO , Spalato BELLERE' to the Commission. Ethnic cleansing in the 1940s perpetrated against the Italian community living on the Adriatic coast
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: AMADEO, BELLERE, European Parliament, MUSCARDINI, PARIGI
Subjects: Italy, Yugoslavia, accession to the European Union, crime against humanity, ethnic group, human rights, legal action, war crime













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1409/96 by Gastone PARIGI , Cristiana MUSCARDINI , Amedeo AMADEO , Spalato BELLERE' to the Commission. Ethnic cleansing in the 1940s perpetrated against the Italian community living on the Adriatic coast  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0061 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1409/96 by Gastone Parigi (NI), Cristiana Muscardini (NI), Amedeo Amadeo (NI) and Spalato Belleré (NI) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Ethnic cleansing in the 1940s perpetrated against the Italian community living on the Adriatic coastIn the answer given by Mr Van den Broek on 26 April 1996 the Commission said it was 'not in a position to assess the events' referred to by the above Members in their Written Question E-0644/96 ((OJ C 183, 24.6.1996, p. 44. )) of 15 March 1996. In view of this, we would now point out that:- these events took place during and after the Second World War, the 'assessment' of which must be obvious to everyone;- dramatic evidence of these events is provided by hundreds of dead Italians exhumed from dozens of karst pits and hundreds of others still lying buried in other pits, one of which has been declared a national monument (the Basovizza pit on the border between Italy and Slovenia), precisely so that those unable 'to assess the events' may be provided with plenty of food for thought;- these events are the painful basis for the current dispute between Italy and Slovenia concerning the latter's admission to the European Union;- finally, these events may be assessed by the Commission on the basis of an informative, albeit shocking, photographic exhibition which, subject to the authorization of the relevant departments, could be held by and at the expense of the above Members on the premises of the European Parliament.In view of the above, we should like to be heard on the above-mentioned subject, which the whole world knows about and has already 'assessed', not least as a result of the confirmatory evidence of barbarity in the Balkans provided by the recent bloodbath in former Yugoslavia.Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (18 July 1996)The Commission has noted the views of the Honourable Members but cannot add further information to its reply of 26 April 1996 ((OJ C 183, 24.6.1996. )) to Written Question E-644/96.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1383/96 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Inspections of avocados from Mexico
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: GATT, Mexico, United States, consumer protection, import, import restriction, plant health control, public health, tropical fruit













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1383/96 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Inspections of avocados from Mexico  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0062 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1383/96 by Miguel Arias Cañete (PPE) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Inspections of avocados from MexicoThe USA, Mexico's natural partner, have banned imports of Mexican avocados in order to protect domestic production and on the basis of plant health standards consistent with those of the GATT. Nonetheless, Mexican avocados enter the EU without any kind of inspection being carried out.I would therefore ask the Commission whether it intends to take any steps to protect something as important as public health within the EU, and thus prevent diseases which could be due to this lack of health controls?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (5 July 1996)The Commission is aware that the US has banned imports of Mexican avocados because Mexico is affected by a number of types of fruit fly and by seed and stem weevils.As indicated in response to oral question No H-436/96 on a closely related matter, which the Honourable Member asked at question time during the June part-session of Parliament, ((Parliament Debates, June 1996. )) the Commission also recognizes the damage the oligonychus perseae mite does to Mexican avocado crops by stripping the tree of leaves - even though the fruit is left untouched.Community plant health rules provide adequate protection for the EU as they include measures to prevent fruit flies affecting crops like avocado from entering and spreading through the Community. However, these measures are now being revised to take account of new scientific findings which show that avocados can transmit the organisms in question.However, as these organisms pose no risk to either consumers or public health, the Commission has no plans to take any steps to deal with them.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1433/96 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Seal culling in the White Sea
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: European Parliament, WATTS
Subjects: Arctic Ocean, exchange of information, marine mammal, protection of animals, research programme













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1433/96 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Seal culling in the White Sea  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0039 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1433/96 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Seal culling in the White SeaFurther to my Question E-2385/95 ((OJ C 40, 12.2.1996, p.27. )) on all aspects of the 1995 White Seal hunt which was subject to a research programme, in October 1995 the Commission stated that it would transmit a copy of the result of the Russian research programme to me. Could the Commission please explain why the results are not yet available?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (16 July 1996)Unfortunately the Commission's request to make the outcome of the Russian research programme available has remained without response.As soon as a report is received, the Honourable Member will be provided with a copy.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1377/96 by Peter TRUSCOTT to the Commission. Nuclear non-proliferation in Eastern Europe
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: European Parliament, TRUSCOTT
Subjects: nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear reactor, nuclear safety, nuclear weapon, plutonium, uranium













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1377/96 by Peter TRUSCOTT to the Commission. Nuclear non-proliferation in Eastern Europe  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0031 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1377/96 by Peter Truscott (PSE) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Nuclear non-proliferation in Eastern EuropeWill the Commissioner agree that the ageing and unstable nuclear reactors in the areas of Eastern Europe pose a threat to the security of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, in that radioactive uranium and plutonium removed from these reactors could be traded to states which are developing nuclear weapons capability?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (4 July 1996)All states of central and eastern Europe are parties to the Treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT) and therefore must take all necessary measures to implement obligations, in particular under Articles I, II and III of the NPT, whatever the situation of their nuclear reactors. Most are parties to comprehensive safeguards agreements with the International atomic energy agency. The concerns resulting from the operating of reactors of older design are related to nuclear safety.Two Commission communications analyse illicit trafficking in nuclear materials and radioactive substances ((COM(94) 383 final and COM(96) 171 final. )). Extensive cooperation has been put into place between the Community and central and eastern European countries and other partners to tackle the problem. At the April 1996 Moscow summit on nuclear safety and security, a programme for combatting illicit trafficking of nuclear material was agreed and is now being implemented.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1398/96 by Bernie MALONE to the Commission. Imprisonment of Mary Tilston in United Arab Emirates
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: European Parliament, MALONE
Subjects: United Arab Emirates, imprisonment













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1398/96 by Bernie MALONE to the Commission. Imprisonment of Mary Tilston in United Arab Emirates  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0094 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1398/96 by Bernie Malone (PSE) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Imprisonment of Mary Tilston in United Arab EmiratesWhat steps has the Commission taken with the Government of the United Arab Emirates to bring about the immediate release of English nurse Mary Tilston, who was sentenced to two months' imprisonment in an Abu Dhabi prison in September 1994 following financial difficulties and who has not been released as she has not been able to repay her debts as required by UAE law?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (28 June 1996)According to the Commission's sources of information, the person cited by the Honourable Member, who is charged with embezzlement and financial irregularities, is no longer in prison in Abu Dhabi, but is not allowed to leave the country until she repays her debts.The Commission has no delegation in the region and the consular services of the British embassy in the United Arab Emirates cannot interfere in the judicial proceedings although they are constantly in touch to help her in solving her problems.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1417/96 by Shaun SPIERS to the Commission. Specified bovine offal (SBO) regulations
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: European Parliament, SPIERS
Subjects: United Kingdom, animal disease, cattle, meat processing industry, offal, scientific committee (EU), veterinary legislation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1417/96 by Shaun SPIERS to the Commission. Specified bovine offal (SBO) regulations  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0065 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1417/96 by Shaun Spiers (PSE) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Specified bovine offal (SBO) regulationsWhat steps is the Commission taking to ensure that abattoirs throughout the European Union are aware of the regulations concerning specified bovine offal recently introduced in the United Kingdom?Does the Commission propose to introduce similar regulations throughout the European Union?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (28 June 1996)The Commission directly notifies Member States of the measures that are to be taken concerning specified bovine offal as laid down in Community legislation. In addition, these measures are published in the Official journal. The United Kingdom has informed the other Member States and the Commission of the measures taken as regards bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). It is the responsibility of the authorities of the Member States to communicate with the abattoirs on their own territory.The Scientific veterinary committee is at present drawing up an assessment of the need for measures regarding BSE in other Member States. Based on the recommendations from the Scientific veterinary committee, the Commission will propose any necessary measures to be taken.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1420/96 by Joan VALLVÉ to the Commission. Management of solid urban waste in the Autonomous Region of Valencia
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: European Parliament, VALLVE
Subjects: Community of Valencia, environmental impact, environmental protection, waste disposal, waste management













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1420/96 by Joan VALLVÉ to the Commission. Management of solid urban waste in the Autonomous Region of Valencia  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0066 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1420/96 by Joan Vallvé (ELDR) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Management of solid urban waste in the Autonomous Region of ValenciaThe Autonomous Region of Valencia (ARV) is facing a major environmental problem owing to its huge production of solid urban waste (SUW) and the lack of adequate facilities to manage it properly.The lack of foresight by the regional authorities, which has not taken account of the provisions of Doc. SEC(89)0943 on a Community strategy for waste management, is generating problems on a huge scale, which, in the case of the rubbish dump of Basseta Blanca (Riba-roja, ARV), about 30 km from the city of Valencia, constitutes a potential threat to public health, according to technical reports drawn up by the municipal council of Riba-roja del Túria.The dump, which opened in 1984 and was planned to take a total of 299 080 m3 over 17 months of existence, has in fact received more than 3 932 000 m3 of SUW which has not been treated in any way. There is some uncertainty as to when the dump will be closed.Can the Commission say whether the government of the Autonomous Region of Valencia has submitted a plan to deal with the problem of solid urban waste and, in particular, to resolve the problem of the rubbish dump of Basseta Blanca?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (26 July 1996)According to Article 7 of Council Directive 75/442/EEC ((OJ L 194, 25.7.1975. )) on waste, amended by Council Directive 91/156/EEC ((OJ L 78, 26.3.1991. )), Member States shall require their authorities to draw up one or more waste management plans and notify the Commission thereof.To date Spain has notified only one plan, the national hazardous waste plan (1995-2000). No plan for other types of waste has been sent to the Commission. Consequently, no plan covering municipal waste in Valencia has been sent.Proceedings against Spain for non-communication of measures to implement Directive 91/156/EEC have been initiated by the Commission and the case is now pending before the Court of Justice.The Commission is not aware of the case of Basseta Blanca mentioned by the Honourable Member. To clarify the state of affairs the Commission will ask Spain for further information and on that basis consider the appropriate steps to be taken.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1386/96 by María SORNOSA MARTÍNEZ to the Commission. Protecting las Hoces del Cabriel (Spain)
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: European Parliament, SORNOSA MARTINEZ
Subjects: Castile-La Mancha, Spain, countryside conservation, environmental protection, motorway, protection of animal life, road building













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1386/96 by María SORNOSA MARTÍNEZ to the Commission. Protecting las Hoces del Cabriel (Spain)  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0032 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1386/96 by María Sornosa Martínez (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Protecting las Hoces del Cabriel (Spain)The Madrid motorway route through las Hoces del Cabriel, which is partly funded by Community monies, has been called into question in the Spanish courts by the Castilla-la-Mancha authorities and various political, trade union and ecological organizations, which believe that the Spanish environmental impact legislation had not been correctly applied, and that the building of this road infringes various Community directives, particularly those referring to protection of habitats and the preservation of woodland birds.The work is scheduled to begin next summer.In this emergency, would the Commission be willing to get the Spanish authorities to suspend operations as a precautionary measure and, in conjunction with the Spanish authorities and those of Castilla-la-Mancha, investigate the possibility of redrawing the current route and proposing an alternative route which would safeguard this major natural heritage site?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (11 July 1996)The route of the proposed Madrid-Valencia motorway has been altered by mutual agreement between the central and regional Governments so as to safeguard the natural wealth of the Cabriel gorges.Accordingly, the Commission has no grounds for intervening in this case.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1378/96 by Peter TRUSCOTT to the Commission. Nuclear non-proliferation in Eastern Europe
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: European Parliament, TRUSCOTT
Subjects: EU aid, civil defence, decommissioning of power stations, nuclear accident, nuclear reactor, nuclear safety, technical cooperation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1378/96 by Peter TRUSCOTT to the Commission. Nuclear non-proliferation in Eastern Europe  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0090 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1378/96 by Peter Truscott (PSE) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Nuclear non-proliferation in Eastern EuropeWould the Commissioner agree that rather than risk proliferation of nuclear technology and materials by keeping the unstable nuclear reactors of Eastern Europe running by means of expensive back-fitting carried out by western EU companies, it behoves the Union to aid states where such reactors are sited to develop more economic, non-polluting energy-producing technology from renewable and alternative sources?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (5 July 1996)The European Union provides assistance to help countries in central and eastern Europe develop an energy sector which is based on economic and environmentally sound principles. The assistance provided for the upgrading of the safety of the nuclear reactors reflects concern about the short term risk emanating from these installations. In the medium term the Commission considers that those reactors that cannot be upgraded to international safety levels should be shut down.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1406/96 by Laura DE ESTEBAN MARTIN to the Commission. Med-Invest
Date: 1996-06-06
Institutions: DE ESTEBAN MARTIN, European Parliament
Subjects: EU financing, business start-up, development aid, economic development, inter-company cooperation, small and medium-sized enterprises













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1406/96 by Laura DE ESTEBAN MARTIN to the Commission. Med-Invest  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0126 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1406/96 by Laura De Esteban Martin (PPE) to the Commission (6 June 1996)Subject: Med-InvestCould the Commission say what use is being made of the budgetary line allocated to projects including the Med-Invest programme?Further, could it state what projects have been funded by this budgetary line recently?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (24 June 1996)Med-Invest is one of four decentralized multilateral cooperation programmes ((Med-Urbs/Med-Campus/Med-Media/Med-Invest. )) launched in 1992 by the Community under its New Mediterranean Policy. The general aim of the programme is to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mediterranean countries with the cooperation of similar firms and trade bodies in the EU. Aid comes in the form of grants from budget heading B7-4080, which is for multilateral, regional and subregional cooperation activities in the Mediterranean. The Community contribution of ECU 10 million covers the pilot phase, initially due to last two years and subsequently extended up to the end of 1995.The programme has two complementary parts. Part A attempts to bring SMEs from both sides of the Mediterranean together in specific forums like Europartenariat, Medpartenariat, Interprise, Medinterprise. It also extends to Mediterranean countries the inter-business cooperation networks already tried out in the Community (Business Cooperation Network (BC-Net) and the Business Cooperation Centre (BCC). Part B provides specific experimental tools of a sectoral or localized nature to support the creation and development of SMEs in Mediterranean countries. In so doing, it draws on experience with similar tools in the Community.By the end of last year, the following operations had been or were being financed:- Part A: 6 Mediterranean SMEs involved in Europartenariat, 3 in Medpartenariat, 8 in Interprise, 7 in Medinterprise;- Part B: Pilot projects for specialized financial centres in Egypt and Tunisia, export management firms in Morocco and Tunisia, service centres in Morocco, Cyprus and Turkey and development agencies in Turkey and Egypt.A new stage in the programme will be submitted for approval at the end of the year, this time focusing on business partnership (continuation of those aspects of Part A extended into 1996) and new Euro-Mediterranean technical operators' networks.