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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1694/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. European Observatory for SMEs
Date: 1996-06-24
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: company research, competitiveness, cooperation policy, dissemination of information, innovation, new technology, research and development, small and medium-sized enterprises













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1694/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. European Observatory for SMEs  


Official Journal C 365 , 04/12/1996 P. 0019 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1694/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (24 June 1996)Subject: European Observatory for SMEsResearch and development, which are vital factors in promoting competitiveness, must not be an item of expenditure which is confined to industry but must be a basic philosophy governing all aspects of business development.Will the Commission make a special effort to achieve a more balanced distribution of resources by making the programmes already planned more effective, by closer cooperation with the Member States and the institutes for the dissemination of new technologies, or by creating greater incentives for technological innovation in SMEs, particularly given the importance of this factor in the framework of globalization?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (19 September 1996)The Commission shares the views of the Honourable Member on the need to continue the efforts undertaken under the fourth framework programme of research and technological development (R& TD) (1994-1998) to better integrate technology-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into Community research programmes and to promote the dissemination of new technologies among all European SMEs. The lines of action suggested by the Honourable Member are in fact those already followed by the Commission as regards simplifying the procedures for programme management and for coordination with national research and innovation support policies.The broad debate following on from the Green Paper on Innovation ((Doc. COM(95) 688. )) and the drafting of the fifth R& TD framework programme will enable the Commission to submit proposals to Parliament in the near future for improving the programmes and measures to assist SMEs in the fields of research, technological development and innovation.In the 'Preliminary guidelines for the Fifth Framework Programme of Research and Technological Development' (COM(96) 332), the Commission selected only six priority topics, which included 'Innovation and participation of SMEs'.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1638/96 by Caroline JACKSON to the Commission. Colours for use in foodstuffs (Directive 94/36/ EC)
Date: 1996-06-24
Institutions: European Parliament, JACKSON CAROLINE
Subjects: European Commission, consumer information, feasibility study, food colouring, foodstuff, foodstuffs legislation, marketing













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1638/96 by Caroline JACKSON to the Commission. Colours for use in foodstuffs (Directive 94/36/ EC)  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0071 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1638/96 by Caroline Jackson (PPE) to the Commission (24 June 1996)Subject: Colours for use in foodstuffs (Directive 94/36/EC)Article 8 of Directive 94/36/EC ((OJ L 237, 10.9.1994, p.13. )) on colours for use in foodstuffs states 'the Commission shall, to coincide with the date of entry into force of this Directive, launch a campaign, in conjunction with the European Parliament, national ministries, the food and retail industries and consumer bodies, to inform consumers about the evaluation and authorization procedures for permitted colours, and the meaning of the 'E' number system'.Since the Directive came into force on 9 October 1994, can the Commission state whether or not it has launched this campaign and, if not, why it has taken so long to act according to its obligations as laid down by the Directive?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (11 July 1996)The behaviour of consumers with regard to the acceptance of foodstuffs containing food additives and in particular food colours is not homogenous throughout the Community. It was felt necessary to launch a feasibility study to investigate this phenomenon. Furthermore it was also necessary to investigate the work undertaken by Member States in relation to an information campaign on their territory and the means and media which could be used to obtain the most effective results under Article 8 of Directive 94/36/EC.The study commissioned by the Commission has recently been completed. The Commission will study the recommendations contained in the final report with a view to starting with Parliament and the Member States the information campaign. The report will be made available to the Parliament.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1653/96 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. 'Aegina pistachios'
Date: 1996-06-24
Institutions: European Parliament, PAPAYANNAKIS
Subjects: Greece, competition, consumer protection, designation of origin, import, location of production, marketing, nut, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1653/96 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. 'Aegina pistachios'  


Official Journal C 305 , 15/10/1996 P. 0116 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1653/96 by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (24 June 1996)Subject: 'Aegina pistachios''Aegina pistachios' are protected by a Registered Designation of Origin (Government Journal, Fascicle II of 14.1.1994) and, in accordance with Market Decree 38/F1/1720/10.12.1990, the designation 'Aegina pistachios' may only be used with regard to pistachios produced on the island of Aegina. Products of the same variety may be marketed under the label 'Aegina variety pistachios' but with an indication of the place of production or, in the case of EU produce, under their generic name, for example 'pistachio' or 'shell pistachio', without any indication of the place of production.Over the last few years, Aegina quality pistachios have been imported to Greece from third countries (for instance, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey) and are marketed with a label stating that they are Aegina pistachios. Since this ploy defrauds consumers and leads to unfair competition, penalizing pistachio producers on the island of Aegina, will the Commission say what representations it intends to make to the Greek authorities, as part of its consumer protection policy, to prevail on them to comply with the above Market Decree and to put an end to the illegal marketing of pistachios from third countries?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (11 July 1996)The Commission would point out that the Greek authorities called for the name 'Aegina pistachios' to be registered as a protected designation of origin by the Community, under Article 17 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs. ((OJ L 208, 24.7.1992 ))The committee set up under Article 15 of the Regulation approved Community registration of the above name on 14 June 1996.Article 13 lays down the legal measures that national and Community bodies can take to tackle instances of unfair competition such as those referred to by the Honourable Member.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1660/96 by Kenneth COATES to the Commission. Agriculture - Surplus food scheme
Date: 1996-06-24
Institutions: COATES, European Parliament
Subjects: United Kingdom, agricultural surplus, aid to disadvantaged groups, food aid, intervention stock, voluntary organisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1660/96 by Kenneth COATES to the Commission. Agriculture - Surplus food scheme  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0079 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1660/96 by Kenneth Coates (PSE) to the Commission (24 June 1996)Subject: Agriculture - Surplus food schemeWould the Commission be prepared to receive applications from interested organizations in order to continue the distribution of free surplus food to eligible people in the United Kingdom, many of whom are trying to survive on very low incomes?Is there any way in which voluntary organizations and local authorities might continue to participate in the surplus food scheme, following the decision of the United Kingdom Government to withdraw?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (5 July 1996)The distribution of food from intervention stocks to the most deprived persons in the Community is carried out according to an annual plan drawn up by the Commission on the basis of information provided by the Member States (Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87, ((OJ L 352, 15. 12. 1987. )) as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2535/95). ((OJ L 260, 31. 10. 1995. ))Each year the Member States must first notify the Commission of their wish to take part in the scheme. As the Honourable Member states, the United Kingdom informed the Commission that it would not participate in the 1996 scheme. Since the organizations which distribute the food to the most deprived persons are designated by the Member State, their participation in the scheme is dependent on the Member State's participation. Hence the Commission cannot include applications from United Kingdom charitable organizations for a scheme in which the United Kingdom is not taking part.However, every year from 1 October, a new plan starts in which each Member State can participate. Withdrawal from the scheme for one or more years in no way prevents subsequent participation. Charitable organizations which wish to continue the scheme should therefore address their applications to the United Kingdom authorities.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1687/96 by Michl EBNER to the Commission. Expansion of voluntary fire-fighting services in the Mediterranean countries
Date: 1996-06-24
Institutions: EBNER, European Parliament
Subjects: EU financing, action programme, civil defence, fire, fire protection, forest conservation, proposal (EU), voluntary work













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1687/96 by Michl EBNER to the Commission. Expansion of voluntary fire-fighting services in the Mediterranean countries  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0084 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1687/96 by Michl Ebner (PPE) to the Commission (24 June 1996)Subject: Expansion of voluntary fire-fighting services in the Mediterranean countriesIn view of the fact that, during the summer months in particular, the Mediterranean EU countries repeatedly suffer devastating forest fires that can be brought under control only with major effort and with the assistance of a large number of volunteers, will the Commission state whether it supports an expansion of voluntary fire-fighting services in the Mediterranean countries as well on the lines already found, for example, in South Tyrol, Austria and Germany?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (26 July 1996)As part of its activities in the field of Community cooperation on civil protection, the Commission recently began talks with the civil protection services of the Member States on volunteer work, which is an important component of the Member States' civil protection systems.The issue of encouraging the expansion of voluntary fire-fighting services may be tackled at a later stage if appropriate.