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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2342/96 by Joaquim MIRANDA , Sérgio RIBEIRO , Honório NOVO to the Commission. Human rights in Turkey
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, MIRANDA, NOVO, RIBEIRO
Subjects: European political cooperation, Türkiye, cruel and degrading treatment, death, human rights, hunger strike, political prisoner, prison system, torture













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2342/96 by Joaquim MIRANDA , Sérgio RIBEIRO , Honório NOVO to the Commission. Human rights in Turkey  


Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0081 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2342/96 by Joaquim Miranda (GUE/NGL), Sérgio Ribeiro (GUE/NGL) and Honório Novo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Human rights in TurkeyIn view of reports in the last few days of the tragic death of political prisoners in Turkey following their hunger strike to protest against prison conditions, the acts of torture inflicted on prisoners and the persecution of their families; given that there are some 300 prisoners in this situation and that further deaths are to be expected;in view of the recent Customs Union Agreement between the European Union and Turkey;in view of previous resolutions, which clearly set out the conditions to be met by the Turkish Government with respect to human rights;how does the Commission intend to react to this blatant failure to respect the conditions laid down and the violation of human rights and basic democratic freedoms, in accordance with the positions it has adopted?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (2 October 1996)The Commission was very aware of the recent hunger strikes in Turkish prisons and the unfortunate deaths, and fully shares the Honourable Members' concern. On 25 July, the relevant Member of the Commission sent a letter to Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Mrs Tansu Çiller, expressing the feelings aroused in Europe by the hunger strikes and urging her to do her utmost to avoid further loss of life.The Commission was heartened by the news that the hunger strikers and the authorities had reached an agreement on 26 July, putting an end to the suffering; it nonetheless deplores the fact that it took so much time, loss of life and an international outcry before a solution was finally found.The Turkish authorities have also invited the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture to visit Turkey and conduct an in-depth study, particularly in detention centres. The Commission will follow its work with interest.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2279/96 by Joan VALLVÉ to the Commission. Tristeza disease
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, VALLVE
Subjects: Spain, citrus fruit, crop production, import, parasitology, plant disease, plant health control, plant health legislation, seedling













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2279/96 by Joan VALLVÉ to the Commission. Tristeza disease  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0004 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2279/96 by Joan Vallvé (ELDR) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Tristeza diseaseThe tristeza citrus disease is causing serious damage to agriculture in the Community of Valencia. Some 19 million trees (mainly orange and mandarin), which had been grafted onto Seville orange trees, have died in the Community of Valencia, Murcia and the Ebro delta region. The speed with which the disease is spreading has increased alarmingly in recent years.Between 50 and 60% of the orange trees in the Community of Valencia are affected by the disease and within two or three years the incidence of the disease will be much greater. This has led to a substantial decline in agriculture in the region as a result of the grubbing up of trees, which has also caused serious economic damage to farmers. Modernization of production structures and farms is needed in order to tackle this situation.Is the Commission aware of the existence of the tristeza disease and its devastating effects and is it doing anything to resolve this serious problem?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (11 November 1996)The Commission is aware of the occurrence of citrus tristeza closterovirus in Spain, and has been very concerned for many years with these outbreaks. Indeed, plant health Directive 77/93/EEC ((OJ L 26, 31.1.1977. )) on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community, as last amended by Directive 96/14/EC ((OJ L 68, 19.3.1996. )) contains provisions to prevent the introduction of this pest into the Community and against its spread within the Community.These provisions include agronomic measures such as the removal of leaves and peduncles as well as measures regarding the movement of host plants of the virus, into and within the Community. Host plants originating in third countries may not be imported into the Community whilst plants of Community origin are subjected to strict quarantine measures including inspection and testing under an official certification programme.The Commission considers that these provisions will protect the Community from the entry and spread of the virus.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2285/96 by Raymonde DURY to the Commission. European network 'Work and family life'
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: DURY, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, European cooperation, family, payment, research project, social sciences, work













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2285/96 by Raymonde DURY to the Commission. European network 'Work and family life'  


Official Journal C 365 , 04/12/1996 P. 0104 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2285/96 by Raymonde Dury (PSE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: European network 'Work and family life'While the work of the European network 'Work and family life' has made progress - European prize for social innovation, working groups, national seminars.... -those carrying it out are encountering great difficulties because the balance of the first tranche (1994-95) has not yet been paid, nor a fortiori the first tranche of the second year of operation (1995-96). This is compromising all the activities, at a time when the third year of operation of the network (1996-97) is just starting, and could cause its collapse, destroying two years' work in the Member States. What will the Commission do to correct this compromised situation quickly and provide the necessary funding for the work in this sector?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (30 September 1996)The Commission made the final payment for year 1 (1994-1995) in early August 1996, following the contractor's submission of a complete and final statement of expenditure in May 1996. The Commission made advance payments for year 2 in August 1995 and early August 1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2352/96 by Graham WATSON to the Council. Human rights in Turkey
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, WATSON
Subjects: Iraq, Türkiye, UN resolution, human rights, humanitarian aid, international human rights law, oil pipeline, petroleum













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2352/96 by Graham WATSON to the Council. Human rights in Turkey  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0011 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2352/96 by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Council (27 August 1996)Subject: Human rights in TurkeyWhat is the Council's attitude to Iraqi compliance in full with UN Resolution 986 and the re-opening of the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, and the continued violations of the sanctions regime by Iraqi sales of refined fuel to Turkey?Answer (17 January 1997)Security Council Resolution 986 permits Iraq to sell oil to the value of USD 2 billion over six months to buy humanitarian goods for its citizens. It further authorizes Turkey to permit transport of these products through the Kirkuk-Yumurtalik pipeline.The European Union is deeply concerned about the suffering of the Iraqi civilian population, and of children in particular, and wishes to see the Resolution implemented. Resolution 986 will come into force on the day after the President of the Security Council announces to the members of the Security Council that he has received the UN Secretary-General's report that conditions are such as to permit implementation of the Resolution. The arrangement will be monitored by UN inspectors in Iraq in order to ensure Iraqi compliance with Resolution 986.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2334/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Pornographic television
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, ODDY
Subjects: Netherlands, United Kingdom, broadcasting, child protection, competence of the Member States, free movement of programmes, national implementing measure, pornography, television, violence













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2334/96 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. Pornographic television  


Official Journal C 060 , 26/02/1997 P. 0142 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2334/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Pornographic televisionIs the Commission aware that hard core pornographic films are being transmitted from Holland into the UK by the Eurotica channel?What moves will the Commission take to tackle this problem in the light of the EU Directive on television broadcasting which states in Article 22 that programmes 'do not involve pornography'?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (20 September 1996)The question of pornography on television, as raised by the Honourable Member, is effectively covered by Article 22 of Directive 89/552 ((Council Directive 89/552/EEC of 3 October 1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities (OJ L 298, 17.10.1989). )), which stipulates that Member States must take appropriate measures to ensure that television broadcasts by broadcasters under their jurisdiction do not include programmes which might seriously impair the physical, mental or moral development of minors, in particular programmes that involve pornography or gratuitous violence. The United Kingdom and the Netherlands have taken the necessary national measures to transpose this provision into national law.The Commission will check with the national authorities that the Eurotica channel fully complies with the regulatory framework that applies to it.The Directive also specifies that Member States may suspend retransmission of television broadcasts on their territory if the rules regarding the protection of minors are repeatedly and manifestly infringed. A specific procedure is provided in Article 2(2), which is initiated when the Member State concerned notifies its intention to suspend the retransmission of the broadcasts. It is the Commission's responsibility to make sure that the measures taken to this end are compatible with Community law. However, it falls to the Member States to assess the question of moral standards and the way in which these are integrated into national systems.To date, the Commission has not received any notification from the United Kingdom on this point.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2354/96 by Ian WHITE to the Commission. DG XI Legal Unit - handling of environmental complaints
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, WHITE
Subjects: European official, administrator, application of EU law, civil defence, complaint to the Commission, environmental protection, expert's report ordered by a court, nuclear safety, self-employed person













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2354/96 by Ian WHITE to the Commission. DG XI Legal Unit - handling of environmental complaints  


Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0086 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2354/96 by Ian White (PSE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: DG XI Legal Unit - handling of environmental complaintsIs DG XI Legal Unit using national experts to handle environmental complaints who have had direct experience of defending these complaints on behalf of their national government? Given that this would breach professional conduct rules on legal cases in many of the Member States, does the Commission agree that this is likely to compromise its ability to deal with these complaints objectively? What steps are being taken to correct this unacceptable situation?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (17 October 1996)It is general Commission policy to use national experts to assist in particular tasks. Experts are chosen on the basis of their special expertise and the needs of the Commission.In line with this policy, the Directorate general for environment, nuclear safety and civil protection uses national experts to assist its permanent staff. At the beginning of September 1996, there were three national experts seconded to the unit dealing with legal matters, legislation and application of Community law, as against sixteen other A grade staff.The Commission ensures that no conflicts arise between the role of these experts and their former roles at national level.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2312/96 by Luigi MORETTI to the Commission. Publications receiving financial support from the European Commission
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, MORETTI
Subjects: EU aid, antisemitism, publication, racism, research body, research report













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2312/96 by Luigi MORETTI to the Commission. Publications receiving financial support from the European Commission  


Official Journal C 365 , 04/12/1996 P. 0107 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2312/96 by Luigi Moretti (ELDR) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Publications receiving financial support from the European CommissionWith reference to Mr Flynn's answer to Written Question E-1567/96 ((OJ C 322, 28.10.1996, p. 86. )) concerning Community subsidies granted to CERA for the publication 'Les Extrémismes de l'Atlantique à l'Oural', can the Commission explain why it granted the subsidy?Since the Commission used the amount given to purchase 50% of the volumes produced, can it say why it chose to distribute this work which contains statements and studies the scientific nature of which is open to doubt?Did the Commission take steps to ascertain whether the information contained in the publication is true?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (1 October 1996)Under a resolution of the European Parliament of 21 April 1993 concerning the resurgence of racism and xenophobia in Europe and the danger of right-wing extremist violence, the European Centre for Research and Action on Racism and Anti-Semitism (CERA) receives an annual grant to carry out specific projects in this field which is decided by the budgetary authority ((OJ L 22, 29.1.1996. )).The Commission has not acquired 50% of the volumes produced. It has received about ten copies for internal use.It is not up to the Commission to check information published by non-governmental organisations receiving subsidies under the budget.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2283/96 by Aline PAILLER to the Commission. 1990 International Convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, PAILLER
Subjects: European Commission, UN convention, action programme, family, labour law, migrant worker, private international law, social policy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2283/96 by Aline PAILLER to the Commission. 1990 International Convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families  


Official Journal C 365 , 04/12/1996 P. 0103 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2283/96 by Aline Pailler (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: 1990 International Convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their familiesCan the Commission list the Member States which have ratified the 1990 International Convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families?Is the number of ratifying countries sufficient for it to come into force?What measures will the Commission propose to ensure that all the Member States ratify the convention and thus help towards its implementation?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (19 September 1996)To date, the United Nations (UN) convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and members of their families has not been ratified by any of the Member States of the Community. To bring to convention into force it has to be ratified by twenty states.In its medium term social action programme ((COM(95) 134. )) the Commission proposed to adopt a recommendation encouraging Member States to ratify the UN convention. Preparatory work on this proposal is currently underway.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2300/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Disabled people's rights to participate in mainstream programmes
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: EU programme, anti-discriminatory measure, disabled person, equal treatment, mentally disabled person, physically disabled person, social integration, special education, vocational training, young person













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2300/96 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Disabled people's rights to participate in mainstream programmes  


Official Journal C 060 , 26/02/1997 P. 0139 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2300/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Disabled people's rights to participate in mainstream programmesTo what extent are disabled people's rights to participate in mainstream programmes being addressed in LEONARDO, SOCRATES, PHARE, TACIS and other relevant Community programmes?What steps is the Commission taking to improve this in future calls for funding applications?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (18 October 1996)All Community programmes in the field of education and training comprise measures designed to ensure the participation of disabled persons.The programme Youth for Europe aims to encourage the participation of disadvantaged young people, including young people who are physically or mentally disabled. One third of the programme's annual budget is earmarked for projects involving disadvantaged young people.In accordance with the decision adopting it, the Socrates programme caters to the needs of the disabled through a series of positive measures, notably by giving priority to projects promoting the education of young disabled people.The decision setting up the Leonardo programme also stipulates that one of the programme's objectives is to promote equal access for the disabled to initial and continuing training. Hence the disabled are one of the programme's target groups and are given priority attention. In 1995 17 projects were adopted that are specifically devoted to the disabled.The Phare and Tacis programmes have launched specific actions in favour of the disabled in the form of measures in the context of the sub-programmes Democracy and LIEN. These initiatives mainly fund projects set up by non-governmental organisations which are designed to contribute to the non-discrimination and social integration of the disabled.Finally, in the framework of its new strategy for equal opportunities for the disabled, the Commission generally plans to focus more closely on the rights and needs of the disabled in the different Community policies. A series of initiatives has been adopted to this end.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2275/96 by Yannos KRANIDIOTIS to the Commission. The situation in Myanmar
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, KRANIDIOTIS
Subjects: European political cooperation, Myanmar/Burma, cruel and degrading treatment, human rights, imprisonment, international sanctions, political prisoner, slavery













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2275/96 by Yannos KRANIDIOTIS to the Commission. The situation in Myanmar  


Official Journal C 060 , 26/02/1997 P. 0137 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2275/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: The situation in MyanmarIn June 1996 the Danish Consul of Greek extraction, Mr Nichols, died under mysterious circumstances in a prison in Myanmar. He had been sentenced by the Burmese authorities to three years in prison because he had been arrested with two fax machines in his possession, and these machines are only allowed in Myanmar with official authorization. The Burmese authorities said that his death was due to illness, but refused to cooperate in any way to establish the circumstances of his death.This incident is not unique in Myanmar. The human rights situation in the country is steadily deteriorating. Every day the Burmese authorities arrest scores of members of the National League for Democracy and forced labour has assumed enormous dimensions.Last January (20 January 1996) the Commission decided to investigate the scale of this forced labour and the human rights situation in Myanmar, given that this is a country which benefits from the Community system of generalized preferences. Denmark, for its part, has already proposed that a list be drawn up of sanctions that could be imposed by the European Union.Will the Commission say how far its investigations have progressed and when it intends to complete them and publish its findings?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (3 October 1996)The Commission's investigations, the first of their kind, are proceeding in strict accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 3281/94. ((OJ L 348, 31.12.1994. )) At the current stage of legal and factual analysis of the practices being denounced, the Commission cannot say how long the investigations will take or forecast the outcome of the hearings scheduled for the end of September. It will be acting as swiftly as possible while fulfilling its duty to abide strictly by the procedures laid down. At any rate it wishes to draw the attention of the Honourable Member to the fact that the investigations under way are focusing on forced labour, to the exclusion of all other considerations, and cannot formally take account of other human rights violations, however reprehensible they may be.