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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1485/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Progress with sub-programme 3, Eastern Macedonia-Thrace, Measure 3 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare'
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Macedonia, health policy, health service, medical institution, modernisation aid, regional aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1485/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Progress with sub-programme 3, Eastern Macedonia-Thrace, Measure 3 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare'  


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





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1485/96 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Progress with sub-programme 3, Eastern Macedonia-Thrace, Measure 3 of the 2nd CSF: 'Health and Welfare'Measure 3.3 of the regional operational programme for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace provides for funding of health and welfare facilities in the region comprising: the completion of the hospitals at Xanthi and Drama, improvement and modernization of the existing hospitals at Komotini, Kavalla and Alexandroupolis and, finally, the construction of the university hospital of Alexandroupolis which is a top priority project of vital importance for the entire region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.The breakdown of funding was ECU 3 793 000 for 1994 and ECU 11 379 000 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?3. Can the Commission provide details of the progress made with this measure?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. 1435/96 by Johanna MAIJ-WEGGEN to the Commission. Political prisoners in Myanmar (Burma)
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, MAIJ-WEGGEN
Subjects: UNO, democratisation, exchange of information, political prisoner, prison system













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1435/96 by Johanna MAIJ-WEGGEN to the Commission. Political prisoners in Myanmar (Burma)  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0128 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1435/96 by Johanna Maij-Weggen (PPE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Political prisoners in Myanmar (Burma)1. Is the Commission aware that (according to a Reuters press report of 4 April 1996) the authorities in Myanmar have increased the prison sentences of 21 political prisoners by five to seven years because they passed information relating to their imprisonment to the United Nations?2. What steps is the Commission taking at present, inter alia on the basis of previous European Parliament resolutions, against the military regime in that country and is it prepared to strengthen any measures in the light of the reports referred to above?Answer given by Mr Marin on behalf of the Commission (27 June 1996)The Commission shares the concern expressed by the Honourable Member. Indeed, it seems that an important number of political prisoners already jailed in Insein prison in Rangoon have been heavily sentenced with supplementary years of imprisonment for allegedly giving information to the United Nations concerning conditions in the Burmese prisons.The Commission has always supported the resolutions of the Parliament and participates fully in the declarations and demarches made in the name of the European Union. The Commission will continue to monitor closely the situation in Burma and is willing to support any call on the State Law and Order Restoration Council to respect basic human rights and to engage in a dialogue with the democratic and ethnic forces aiming at real national reconciliation and the promotion of democracy in Burma.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1436/96 by Johanna MAIJ-WEGGEN to the Commission. Arrest of four journalists in Turkey
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, MAIJ-WEGGEN
Subjects: European Commission, European political cooperation, Türkiye, arrest, communications profession, cruel and degrading treatment, exchange of information, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, human rights













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1436/96 by Johanna MAIJ-WEGGEN to the Commission. Arrest of four journalists in Turkey  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0098 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1436/96 by Johanna Maij-Weggen (PPE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Arrest of four journalists in TurkeyOf the four journalists from the Turkish weekly paper 'Alinteri' (Sabiha Budak, Filiz Uziurk, Mehtap Kuruçay and Incigul Basel) who were arrested in the night of 3 May 1996 (see my question P-1305/96), it is now known that Incigul Basel has been admitted to the intensive care unit of the Capa Tip Fakültesi hospital with head wounds. The remaining three journalists are still being held.1. Is the Commission aware that these journalists were arrested under the anti-terrorism law and that they can therefore be held for 15 to 30 days incommunicado?2. Is it aware of the Amnesty International reports which indicate that people who are arrested under this law are often tortured to force a confession?3. Is the Commission willing to request an explanation from Turkey concerning this practice and concerning the situation of the journalists still in detention?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (18 July 1996)As the Commission informed the Honourable Member in its reply to written question P-1305/96, information has been sought from the Turkish authorities concerning the events related in the written question. To date, the Commission has received no reply from those authorities.When the Member of the Commission responsible travelled to Ankara in April, and when Turkey's Prime Minister Mr Mesut Yilmaz visited the Commission on 4 June, the Commission took the opportunity to stress to its Turkish interlocutors the importance it attached to the pursuit of the reforms undertaken last year with a view to consolidating democracy and safeguarding human rights.The Commission will continue to pursue dialogue on these matters with the Turkish authorities.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1448/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. 'Black and betrayed' - TUC document on black workers' experience of unemployment and low pay 1994-1995
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, ODDY
Subjects: EU financing, equal treatment, job access, low pay, racial discrimination, unemployment, workplace













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1448/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. 'Black and betrayed' - TUC document on black workers' experience of unemployment and low pay 1994-1995  


Official Journal C 297 , 08/10/1996 P. 0130 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1448/96 by Christine Oddy (PSE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: 'Black and betrayed' - TUC document on black workers' experience of unemployment and low pay 1994-1995Is the Commission aware that the TUC published a document in October 1995 entitled 'Black and betrayed' which illustrates black workers' experience of unemployment and low pay in 1994-1995?According to this survey, the unemployment rate for black workers (18.8%) remains at more than double the rate for white workers (8.1%); Pakistani/Bangladeshi workers have the highest unemployment rate (27.3%), followed by Afro-Caribbean (24.2%); unemployed black workers are more likely to be long-term unemployed (60% of Afro-Caribbean compared with 44% of white workers) and unemployment rates are highest amongst young black workers (over half Afro-Caribbean men aged 16-24 were unemployed).Given these appalling unemployment rates what steps does the Commission intend to take to assist black unemployed workers in the European Union?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (8 July 1996)On 25 October 1995, the social partners adopted a joint declaration on the prevention of racial discrimination and xenophobia and the promotion of equal treatment at the workplace. Throughout its preparatory phase, this initiative has benefitted from the Commission's support, and further support is made available to promote its implementation.A compendium of examples of good practice is being prepared by the social partners, with the support of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, and pilot projects to promote the development of innovative approaches are being supported by the Commission.Moreover, the Commission has, in adopting on 8 May 1996 its communication to the Member States concerning the revised version of the Community initative 'Employment and development of human resources', created a new strand Integra which aims to improve access to the labour market and the employability of vulnerable groups. In Integra, the accent is placed clearly on meeting the specific needs of migrants and refugees who are easy victims of discrimination in the labour market due to the revival of racism, xenophobia and antisemitism. This strand will have a Community budget of 385 MECU for the period of 1994-1999.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1477/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Number of rabies cases
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: European Union, rabies, statistics













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1477/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Number of rabies cases  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0077 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1477/96 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Number of rabies casesCan the Commission indicate how many rabies cases there have been in each EU country each year over the last five years?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (28 June 1996)Recorded rabies cases in the Member States in the years 1991 to 1995>TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1470/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: European Commission, chemical product, dangerous substance, domestic animal, exchange of information, impact study, insecticide, public health













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1470/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1470/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Phosphate ester poisoning due to the use of Tiguvon (Fenthion) manufactured by Bayer Leverkusen1. Is the Commission aware that people who have repeatedly treated their pets with Tiguvon for fleas have suffered serious phosphate ester poisoning?2. When was this agent authorized for use on small animals?3. Does Tiguvon comply with the EU authorization directives?4. To what extent has the effect of Tiguvon on humans and animals and its interaction with other cholinesterase inhibitors been investigated?5. Which institution examines the mode of action of ethical and freely available antiparasitics, especially for their harmlessness to humans and animals and their compatibility with the environment?6. Is it possible for the burden of proof in the marketing of Tiguvon and other neurotoxins to be reversed throughout Europe where injury is suffered so that those who suffer chronic damage to their health may be appropriately compensated?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (19 July 1996)The Commission is not aware of the problems raised by the Honourable Member. It is currently gathering the necessary information from the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1451/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, ODDY
Subjects: European Union, European treaties, anti-discriminatory measure, disabled person, equal treatment













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1451/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Disability Discrimination Act 1995  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0101 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1451/96 by Christine Oddy (PSE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Disability Discrimination Act 1995Is the Commission aware that the UK Parliament has just passed an act incorporating rights for disabled people?What steps will the Commission take to introduce equivalent rights for all the disabled people in the European Union?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (5 July 1996)The Commission is familiar with the new legal provisions introduced by the British authorities with a view to combating the discrimination of the disabled.In its opinion of 28 February 1996 'Reinforcing political union and preparing for enlargement' ((Doc COM(96) 90 final. )), the Commission formally expressed its desire for the incorporation of a general non-discrimination clause into the EC Treaty.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1490/96 by Paul LANNOYE to the Commission. Decontamination of the Berlaymont building in Brussels
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, LANNOYE
Subjects: Belgium, European Commission, air quality, asbestos, competence of the Member States, occupational safety, seat of institution













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1490/96 by Paul LANNOYE to the Commission. Decontamination of the Berlaymont building in Brussels  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0075 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1490/96 by Paul Lannoye (V) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Decontamination of the Berlaymont building in BrusselsReports have recently appeared in the Belgian press about incidents which have occurred during the decontamination work on the Berlaymont building in Brussels. In particular, there have been reports of decompression creating a risk of asbestos fibres from the building escaping.Will the Commission contact the competent authorities to request that:1. all precautions be taken to guarantee the safety of workers and local residents and2. an independent expert be appointed to permanently monitor the level of asbestos-fibre pollution in the air, assess the risk and inform the public and authorities concerned of the results of those studies?Answer given by Mr. Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (5 July 1996)The Honourable Member must be aware that the Commission exercises no direct power with regard to the decontamination work on the Berlaymont building. Under the aegis of 'SA Berlaymont 2000', the Belgian Buildings Authority (Régie des bâtiments belge) is in fact responsible for the general monitoring and supervision of the site. In this regard, the Authority employs its own experts and the contracting consortium also has an inspection body.Moreover, the IBGE (The Brussels Institute for the Environment) monitors the environment at a regional level and the Ministry for Employment and Labour does so at a national level.The Commission has its own consultants, who do not carry out controls themselves but who report to the Commission, on the basis of information obtained from the above bodies, which may be delayed.With regard to the second point raised, the Commission is aware of an initiative from the Belgian minister on the matter, which should result in the authorities and the general public being better informed.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1496/96 by Katerina DASKALAKI to the Commission. Conversion of Karpas Peninsula monastery into tourist facilities
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: DASKALAKI, European Parliament
Subjects: Cyprus, architectural heritage, cultural heritage, heritage protection, religious institution, tourist infrastructure













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1496/96 by Katerina DASKALAKI to the Commission. Conversion of Karpas Peninsula monastery into tourist facilities  


Official Journal C 322 , 28/10/1996 P. 0077 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1496/96 by Katerina Daskalaki (UPE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Conversion of Karpas Peninsula monastery into tourist facilitiesThe occupying regime in northern Cyprus has converted the Panayia Monastery of Eleousa-Sina on the Karpas Peninsula, which dates from the 15th century, into a hostel and restaurant for tourists.Given that the Panayia Church at Eleousa was designated an ancient monument pursuant to the Law on Antiquities enacted by the Republic of Cyprus in 1964 and that this act of sacrilege is a flagrant affront to the Greek and European cultural heritage, does the Commission intend to take any action?Bearing in mind that the occupying regime has repeatedly violated the cultural heritage in the occupied territories in the past and been condemned by Parliament and the Commission for doing so and in view of the customs union between the EU and Turkey, how will the Commission respond?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (5 July 1996)The Commission does not have information on the matter raised by the Honourable Member but refers the Honourable Member to its joint answer to Written Question E-1413/96 and E-1432/96 by Mr Kaklamanis ((OJ C 322, of 28.10.1996, p. 63 )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1471/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Answers to Question E-0451/96 on the possible authorization of the fat substitute 'Olestra' in the EU
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: United Kingdom, competence of the Member States, food fat, food substitute, foodstuffs legislation, health risk, import, labelling, public health













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1471/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Answers to Question E-0451/96 on the possible authorization of the fat substitute 'Olestra' in the EU  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1471/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Answers to Question E-0451/96 on the possible authorization of the fat substitute 'Olestra' in the EUIn its answer to the questions on the fat substitute 'Olestra' (E-0451/96 ((OJ C 183, 24.6.1996, p. 32.))) the Commission stated that it could not give appropriate answers to questions 2 to 6 because an application for authorization to market the fat substitute in the Community had not yet been submitted. As such an application has meanwhile been submitted in the United Kingdom, the Commission is this time asked to answer the following questions:1. What is the Commission's view of the eight-year study of 'Olestra' by the US authorizing body and of the labelling of the product?2. In the event of imports and/or authorization of marketing throughout the EU, would the Commission also seek appropriate warnings on the labelling?3. Has the Commission had studies of its own carried out on 'Olestra' or does it intend to do so?4. What is the Commission's view of the technological necessity of 'Olestra' in view of the health hazards, taking into account Proctor & Gamble's studies which showed that laboratory animals did not lose any weight as a result of consuming 'Olestra'?5. In view of the dubious effects of 'Olestra', as referred to in question 4, is there any point in permitting the marketing of the product in the EU?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (19 July 1996)Until the proposal for a regulation on novel foods and novel food ingredients ((COM(96) 229 amending COM(93) 631 and COM(92) 295. )) has been adopted by the Parliament and the Council and has entered into force, applications to place novel foods on the market will continue to be dealt with by Member States in accordance with national procedures.Since no dossier concerning this product has been submitted to the Commission, it remains inappropriate for the Commission to comment on the issues raised by the Honourable Member.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1476/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Number of terrorists and drug traffickers apprehended at EU internal borders
Date: 1996-06-12
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: drug traffic, fight against crime, public safety, statistics













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1476/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Number of terrorists and drug traffickers apprehended at EU internal borders  


Official Journal C 345 , 15/11/1996 P. 0077 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1476/96 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission (12 June 1996)Subject: Number of terrorists and drug traffickers apprehended at EU internal bordersCan the Commission indicate how many terrorists and drug traffickers have been apprehended at EU internal borders in each EU country each year over the last five years.Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission (15 July 1996)The Commission does not collect or have access to the statistics which would enable it to answer the Honourable Member's question in detail. In particular it has no information about arrests of terrorists at internal borders.As far as drugs are concerned, detailed figures on drug seizures in each Member State and in the Community as a whole, also including developments over the last five years, are collected and published by the Europol drugs unit. The general situation report on drug production and drug trafficking (published in September 1995) indicates that in 1994 5 907 kilogrammes (kgs) of heroin (1993: 4 693 kgs), 28 968 kgs of cocaine (1993: 16 884 kgs) and 733 380 kgs of cannabis (1993: 517 062 kgs) were seized in the Community. The next general situation report is being prepared and is expected to be published in the autumn.These figures do not, however, indicate which seizures or arrests took place at internal frontiers. In the view of the Commission, such indications would anyway not be especially revealing, since the place at which an arrest is effected can be determined by many different factors or considerations.