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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1589/96 by Wayne DAVID to the Commission. Traveller education in Wales
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: DAVID, European Parliament
Subjects: Wales, application of EU law, competence of the Member States, education policy, financing method, nomadism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1589/96 by Wayne DAVID to the Commission. Traveller education in Wales  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0112 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1589/96 by Wayne David (PSE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Traveller education in WalesIs the Commission aware that the Welsh Office has recently published a consultation paper entitled 'The Welsh Office and Local Government, Redefining the Relationship'.In this paper, the abolition of Section 210 funding (whereby the Secretary of State can provide money to local authorities to promote and facilitate the education of gypsies, gypsy children, refugees and displaced persons) is proposed.Would abolishing Section 210 contravene European law?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (8 July 1996)The funding of the education of nomads, their children, refugees and displaced persons by local authorities is a matter for the Member States.Consequently, a possible abolition of Welsh Office subsidies would not infringe European law.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1461/96 by Antonio TAJANI to the Commission. Minimum fish sizes
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, TAJANI
Subjects: Adriatic Sea, Italy, conservation of fish stocks, conservation of resources, fishing regulations













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1461/96 by Antonio TAJANI to the Commission. Minimum fish sizes  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0041 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1461/96 by Antonio Tajani (UPE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Minimum fish sizesThe Commission has published a proposal for a Regulation laying down transitional measures on minimum fish sizes (Annex IV to Regulation 1626/94 ((OJ L 171, 6.7.1994, p. 1. ))) limited to hake and mullet and applicable solely to the Adriatic.The proposal does not seem to be definitive since it- was drawn up without taking any account of the growth curves for the species concerned,- is confined to only two of the species that have created problems for fishermen, a large proportion of undersize fish having been caught,- is applicable only to the Adriatic although scientific data in the Commission's possession show that the problem concerns the entire Mediterranean, and thus also the other Italian seas,- was drawn up without allowing time during the transitional period for specific scientific research programmes to obtain the further data needed to check whether the minimum sizes laid down in Regulation 1626/94 were actually practicable.1. On what premises was the proposed amendment of Regulation 1626/94 based?2. Why was consideration not given to suspending Annex IV to Regulation 1626/94 in the case of Italy?3. What will the Commission do by way of response to the concerns of Italian fishermen?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (1 July 1996)Council Regulation (EC) n° 1626/94 stipulates certain minimum landing sizes, in particular for hake and red mullet, whose aim is to protect small fish from exploitation, thus allowing these fish to develop most of their growth potential, in order that fisheries can achieve higher yields in the framework of a responsible fishing activity.However, in view of the difficulties certain Italian fishermen of the Adriatic Sea have in adapting their fishing practices to the situation, the Commission has recently proposed certain transitional measures which allow for a progressive integration in the general regime for the Mediterranean Sea.This responds to a compromise between the immediate needs of certain Italian fishermen and the Community's commitment to responsible exploitation of marine resources on a sustainable basis in the long term. Suspension of the provisions of Article IV of Regulation (EC) n° 1626/94 would put in danger the marine resources concerned and, consequently, the continuity of fishing activities.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1575/96 by Raymonde DURY to the Commission. Price of 'maatjes' herrings
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: DURY, European Parliament
Subjects: catch quota, conservation of resources, management of resources, market prices, price formation, price increase, price reduction, sea fish













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1575/96 by Raymonde DURY to the Commission. Price of 'maatjes' herrings  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0086 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1575/96 by Raymonde Dury (PSE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Price of 'maatjes' herringsAt the beginning of the 'maatjes' herring season the producers stated that the price of this product had doubled since 1995 because of the restrictive fishing quota policy imposed by the European Union.Could the Commission confirm this? Has the rise in fish prices occurred in all the countries of the Union, and for all species?Answer given by Ms Bonino on behalf of the Commission (1 July 1996)Quotas form part of the policy for conserving and managing fish stocks. The maximum herring catch authorized by the Council for 1996 is well below that for 1995.However, prices are dictated by factors other than availability and the quota level cannot be held solely to blame for the rise in maatje prices. Although the average price of fresh landed herring rose significantly in Denmark during the first few months of the year, the same cannot be said of other Member States.Prices for most demersal fish seem to be on a long-term downward trend.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1486/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Measure 2.3 (Elaionas), Attica regional operational programme
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Central Greece, industrial building, industrial development, industrial policy, industrial region, regional aid, regional planning













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1486/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Measure 2.3 (Elaionas), Attica regional operational programme  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0126 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1486/96 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Measure 2.3 (Elaionas), Attica regional operational programmeMeasure 2.3 comprises projects for the development and improvement of the area of Elaionas which are described as 'extremely important from a strategic point of view' for Athens.According to the funding schedule, public expenditure on these projects should have amounted to ECU 2 536 million in 1994 and ECU 2 485 million in 1995.1. What was the take-up rate for 1994 and 1995?2. What were the reasons for any delays?3. Has the Environment Ministry issued a directive designating the locations for the various activities in the area, which is essential before the project can proceed?4. What information can the Commission provide concerning the Industrial Development Bank's (ETVA) involvement in transferring industries in Elaionas to the industrial estate at Schistos in Western Attica?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1479/96, E-1480/96, E-1481/96, E-1482/96, E-1483/96, E-1484/96, E-1485/96 and E-1486/96 given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (26 June 1996)The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1480/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Progress with sub-programme 3, Crete, Measure 3 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare Facilities' (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Community support framework, Crete, distribution of aid, health policy, health service, medical institution, operational programme, regional aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1480/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Progress with sub-programme 3, Crete, Measure 3 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare Facilities' (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0009 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1480/96 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Progress with sub-programme 3, Crete, Measure 3 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare Facilities'Measure 3.3 of the regional operational programme for Crete provides for funding of secondary health care and welfare facilities in the region. The objective of the measure is to improve health services and hospital facilities (number of beds) in Crete.The breakdown of funding was ECU 5 172 000 for 1994 and ECU 13 793 000 for 1995.1. What was the take-up rate for 1994 and 1995?2. Have there been any delays in taking up the funds and, if so, what were the main reasons for them?Supplementary answer to Written Questions E-1479/96, E-1480/96, E-1481/96, E-1482/96, E-1484/96 and E-1485/96 given by Mme Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (8 November 1996)Further to its answer of 26 June 1996 ((OJ C 280, 25.9.1996, p. 126. )), the Commission can now provide the following details.Funding in 1994 and 1995 for the 'Health and Welfare' measure of the operational programmes (OP) referred to totalled ECU 72.1 million. The take-up over the same period was ECU 10.13 million. As the programmes started at the end of 1994, the funds were actually taken up in 1995.Most of the financing under this measure goes on projects to build large hospitals. These require major planning, study and preparatory work before construction or equipment purchases can go ahead, hence the take-up delay in 1995.Much of the preparatory work has been completed this year and work has started on building some hospitals. Consequently, an increase in the take-up of funding can now be expected. The Commission is closely monitoring this measure in both the regional and 'Health and Welfare' operational programmes.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1508/96 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Failure on the part of the city authorities of Rome to apply Directive 85/337 transposed into Italian law by Prime Ministerial Decree 377/85
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Italy, Latium, environmental impact, impact study, opinion poll, underground railway, urban construction













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1508/96 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Failure on the part of the city authorities of Rome to apply Directive 85/337 transposed into Italian law by Prime Ministerial Decree 377/85  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0048 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1508/96 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Failure on the part of the city authorities of Rome to apply Directive 85/337 transposed into Italian law by Prime Ministerial Decree 377/85From a question put to the Mayor of Rome, Francesco Rutelli, it emerges that the Rome city authorities have not taken account of Directive 85/337/EEC ((OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p.40. )), transposed into national law by Prime Ministerial Decree 377/85 on environmental impact assessment, in connection with the most important project which it intends to carry out for the 2000 jubilee, the underground line 'C'.Since Articles 5,6,8 and 9 of this law establish that the city council must inform the general public about projects which it intends to carry out, that the public must have the opportunity to express their opinions and that the city council, once it has taken decisions, must make them public and provide justification for them, and in view of the fact that it has not complied with any of these provisions, does the Commission not consider that it should intervene to ensure that the city council complies with the above-mentioned Community legislation?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (12 July 1996)The metro line project is not automatically subject to an environmental impact assessment procedure within the meaning of Directive 85/337/EEC.There is no provision under Italian law for an environmental impact assessment procedure for this category of Annex II project, or indeed for many other Annex II categories.Accordingly, infringement proceedings have been instituted against Italy on the basis of Article 169 of the EC Treaty.Moreover, any project likely to have significant effects on the environment by virtue of its nature, size or location must be made subject to the abovementioned procedure (Article 2 of the Directive).This Article has not been transposed into Italian law, which complaint is included in the abovementioned infringement proceedings. It might be possible for the Commission to intervene with the Italian authorities with regard to this particular project on the basis of additional information on the main characteristics of the project so as to assess its environmental impact.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1503/96 by Spalato BELLERE' to the Commission. Transport of organs for transplant
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: BELLERE, European Parliament
Subjects: State aid, bio-ethics, medical research, surgery, transport price













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1503/96 by Spalato BELLERE' to the Commission. Transport of organs for transplant  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0047 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1503/96 by Spalato Belleré (NI) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Transport of organs for transplantIn the rules governing transplants the transport of organs is of decisive importance and accounts for 10% of the total cost. Can the Commission therefore:1. draft a directive aimed at reducing the cost by providing support for the transport of organs;2. draft a directive envisaging aid to transplant centres which carry out scientific research and play an active part in maintaining the high standard of technical research and transplant surgery in the countries of Europe;3. carry out a survey to study the possibility of encouraging the donation of organs, by introducing a series of subsidies for the families of donors?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behaf of the Commission (6 September 1996)1 and 2. Transport costs for organs intended for transplant and financial aid to transplant centres are for the Member States to consider. The Commission has no intention to propose directives in this area. However, support for research in the field of organ transplantation is provided through the Community's Biomed programme in the context of the fourth framework programme of research and technological development, considering scientific as well as ethical and legal aspects of transplantation.3. Payments in respect of organ donations, which might also involve the families of donors, is an issue with grave ethical implications which has preoccupied the media and the public, and has been the object of consideration by ethical committees at national and international level, notably at the Council of Europe. The Commission is carefully following developments in this area.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1483/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Regional operational programme for Central Macedonia, sub- programme 3, Measure 3 (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU financing, Macedonia, environmental policy, operational programme, project evaluation, urban centre, water supply













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1483/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Regional operational programme for Central Macedonia, sub- programme 3, Measure 3 (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0001 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1483/96 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Regional operational programme for Central Macedonia, sub-programme 3, Measure 3The city of Thessaloniki has problems with its water supply, especially in summer when demand is higher, largely because of its pipelines. Measure 3, 'Environment management', of sub-programme 3, 'Improvement of the basic urban infrastructure and the quality of life' of the regional operational programme for Central Macedonia comprises projects to a value of ECU 11 343 000. One of the measure's objectives is to improve the water mains.1. What was the take-up rate for Measure 3 of sub-programme 3 in 1994 and 1995?2. Have there been any delays in taking up the funds and, if so, what were the main reasons for them?Supplementary answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (5 September 1996)Measure 3.3 of the regional operational programme for Central Macedonia covers all the towns in the region except Thessaloniki.The take-up rate was 12% in 1994 and 28% in 1995.As part of the measure, joint financing has been made available for seven construction projects now in their early stages. The take-up rate will therefore probably accelerate from this year on.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1482/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Progress with sub-programme 1, Attica, Measure 4 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare' (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Central Greece, Community support framework, distribution of aid, health policy, health service, operational programme, regional aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1482/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Progress with sub-programme 1, Attica, Measure 4 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare' (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0009 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1482/96 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Progress with sub-programme 1, Attica, Measure 4 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare'Measure 1.4 of the regional operational programme for Attica provides for funding of health and welfare facilities, primarily in Western Attica. The breakdown of funding was ECU 15 500 000 for 1994 and ECU 15 190 000 for 1995.1. What specific projects have been included in 1.4? Can the Commission provide details of the progress made?2. What was the take-up rate for 1994 and 1995?Supplementary answer to Written Questions E-1479/96, E-1480/96, E-1481/96, E-1482/96, E-1484/96 and E-1485/96 given by Mme Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (8 November 1996)Further to its answer of 26 June 1996 ((OJ C 280, 25.9.1996, p. 126. )), the Commission can now provide the following details.Funding in 1994 and 1995 for the 'Health and Welfare' measure of the operational programmes (OP) referred to totalled ECU 72.1 million. The take-up over the same period was ECU 10.13 million. As the programmes started at the end of 1994, the funds were actually taken up in 1995.Most of the financing under this measure goes on projects to build large hospitals. These require major planning, study and preparatory work before construction or equipment purchases can go ahead, hence the take-up delay in 1995.Much of the preparatory work has been completed this year and work has started on building some hospitals. Consequently, an increase in the take-up of funding can now be expected. The Commission is closely monitoring this measure in both the regional and 'Health and Welfare' operational programmes.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1482/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Progress with sub-programme 1, Attica, Measure 4 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare'
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Central Greece, health policy, regional aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1482/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Progress with sub-programme 1, Attica, Measure 4 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare'  


Official Journal C 280 , 25/09/1996 P. 0126 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1482/96 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Progress with sub-programme 1, Attica, Measure 4 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare'Measure 1.4 of the regional operational programme for Attica provides for funding of health and welfare facilities, primarily in Western Attica. The breakdown of funding was ECU 15 500 000 for 1994 and ECU 15 190 000 for 1995.1. What specific projects have been included in 1.4? Can the Commission provide details of the progress made?2. What was the take-up rate for 1994 and 1995?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1479/96, E-1480/96, E-1481/96, E-1482/96, E-1483/96, E-1484/96, E-1485/96 and E-1486/96 given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (26 June 1996)The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1443/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Homeworkers and vocational training
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, ODDY
Subjects: access to information, action programme, employment statistics, home working, labour law, professional qualifications, social security, trade union, vocational training













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1443/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Homeworkers and vocational training  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0071 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1443/96 by Christine Oddy (PSE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Homeworkers and vocational trainingWill the Commission give an undertaking to act upon the recommendations in its publication 'Social Europe - homeworking in the European Union' Supplement 2/95 and ensure that homeworkers are included in all European Union vocational training programmes?Will the Commission also undertake to introduce special training programmes to upgrade homeworkers' skills?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1441/96, E-1442/96, E-1443/96 and E-1444/96 given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (31 July 1996)The Commission has fully recognised the need to strive at European level to improve the working conditions of homeworkers and to increase the range of their employment options by including homeworking in the priorities for social policy in the Commission's medium term social action programme (1995-1997) ((COM(95) 134 final. )).In the light of the recently adopted international convention and recommendation on homeworking, the Commission is currently reviewing its policy to take account of the International labour organisation (ILO) texts. The work of the United Nations institution will be an excellent starting point in this respect.