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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2337/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Council. BSE in Great Britain
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: United Kingdom, animal disease, animal nutrition, beef, export restriction, health risk, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2337/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Council. BSE in Great Britain  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0004 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2337/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Council (27 August 1996)Subject: BSE in Great Britain1. What inspection measures have been adopted in Great Britain to ensure that no infected material enters production in Great Britain or the other EU states?2. What are the production figures for beef in Great Britain?3. What are the export and import figures for beef for Great Britain?4. What quantities of beef has Great Britain exported during the last ten years and to which countries?5. To what extent have rendering plants in Great Britain been brought into line with EU standards?6. How are sheep infected with scrapie disposed of in the rendering plants?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2337/96 and E-2339/96 (20 May 1997)1. The Council has been informed, as has the European Parliament ((PE 218.976. )), that the United Kingdom banned the use of animal meal for the feeding of ruminants within its own territory on 18 July 1988 and the use of specified bovine offals (SBOs) in the animal meat industry there on 25 September 1990, measures subsequently tightened up on 2 November 1994.2. Commission Decision 96/362/EC of 11 June 1996 amended Decision 96/239/EC on emergency measures to protect against bovine spongiform encephalopathy ((OJ L 139, 12.6.1996, p. 17 and 18. )). Accordingly, this Decision now specifies the method of production for gelatine and tallow, liable to enter the food/animal feed chains or destined for use in cosmetic, medical or pharmaceutical products, obtained from bovine animals slaughtered in the United Kingdom, which must be followed to enable such products to be exported from the United Kingdom.3. It is for the Commission to ensure that Community rules are applied and enforced by the national authorities.The Commission would therefore be better placed to explain the steps taken by the United Kingdom to ensure that the inspection measures introduced by the United Kingdom are in fact enforced.The Commission could also provide the Honourable Member with technical data on beef and sheepmeat production in the United Kingdom, on trade flows from or to the United Kingdom and on the disposal of animals infected with transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2328/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. Checking of statistics on animal experiments
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, TAMINO
Subjects: Italy, access to information, animal experimentation, data collection, directive (EU), dissemination of information, public opinion, statistics













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2328/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. Checking of statistics on animal experiments  


Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0080 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2328/96 by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Checking of statistics on animal experimentsIn reply to Written Question E-2641/95 ((OJ C 79, 18.3.1996, p. 12. )) the Commission said (on 6 December 1995) that an investigation would soon be carried out with the Italian authorities on the findings which had emerged from the various statistics produced by Italy on the number of animals used in experiments (Directive 86/609/EEC ((OJ L 358, 18.12.1986, p. 1. ))).Can the Commission now tell us the results of this appraisal and what steps, if any, it intends to take?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (1 October 1996)The Commission met the Italian authorities to discuss the information required by Articles 13 and 26 of Directive 86/609/EEC on the number of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes.At the meeting the Italian Ministry of Health indicated the changes it had introduced, via an administrative circular, to the collection of statistical data, the format of tables and the frequency of collection.The Italian authorities have thus complied with the provisions of Directive 86/609/EEC as regards the collection of statistical data and have therefore met the requirements of Articles 13 and 26 thereof.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2324/96 by Sebastiano MUSUMECI , Spalato BELLERE' to the Commission. Security measures to combat terrorism in air transport
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: BELLERE, European Parliament, MUSUMECI
Subjects: EU police cooperation, air safety, air transport, cooperation in home affairs, judicial cooperation, public safety, safety device, safety standard, terrorism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2324/96 by Sebastiano MUSUMECI , Spalato BELLERE' to the Commission. Security measures to combat terrorism in air transport  


Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0079 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2324/96 by Sebastiano Musumeci (NI) and Spalato Belleré (NI) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Security measures to combat terrorism in air transportThe latest of many air disasters, this time near New York, where a TWA jumbo jet exploded, killing 230 passengers, highlights once again the problem of security in air transport on national and international routes.Those working in the air transport sector agree that security controls at airports are shockingly inadequate, with insufficiently trained staff being employed and equipment - including electronic equipment - being used which often proves incapable of detecting weapons and explosive devices and substances.Can the Commission say what steps it intends to take to ensure that security is finally guaranteed in air transport, by adopting stringent measures and strict rules - to be introduced in agreement with countries outside the Community too - to prevent further tragedies caused by terrorist acts (as seems to have happened in this case), in response to which official expressions of condolence and good intentions are useless and are only prompted by the emotional reaction immediately following such disasters?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (26 September 1996)The Commission is not at present legally able to intervene in the matter of aviation security, as suggested by the Honourable Members.While Title VI of the Treaty on European Union established a cooperation between Member States in the areas of justice and home affairs, the initiative for action in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation lies only with the Member States. In both common foreign and security policy, and justice and home affairs, Member States have working groups devoted to the fight against terrorism.In addition, aviation security is dealt with in the framework of the European civil aviation conference (ECAC), which indeed covers a much wider territory than the Community. The Commission attends the meetings of the ECAC working group as an observer and is confident of the commitment of Member States to the implementation of ECAC security standards and recommended practices.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2318/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Reimposition of import duties by Turkey
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Türkiye, charge having equivalent effect, customs union, import, restoration of customs duties, trade restriction













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2318/96 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Reimposition of import duties by Turkey  


Official Journal C 356 , 25/11/1996 P. 0124 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2318/96 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Reimposition of import duties by TurkeyOn 22 July 1996 the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mrs Tansu Ciller, stated that the Turkish Government had decided to reimpose import duties which had been lifted in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Union between Turkey and the European Union. Given that Article 4 of the Customs Union Agreement provides for the full elimination of duties and taxation having an equivalent effect on trade between the Community and Turkey, will the Commission say: has it been notified of the Turkish Government's intentions? If so, what reasons has Turkey invoked for reimposing duties? Is such a decision by the Turkish Government consonant with the Agreement on Customs Union? What action does the Commission intend to take?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (24 September 1996)The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the reply it gave to Oral Question H-661/96 by Mr Kranidiotis during question time at Parliament's September 1996 part-session ((Debates of the Parliament (September 1996). )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2304/96 by Clive NEEDLE to the Commission. Health and safety implications of telecommunications masts erected by mobile phone operators
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, NEEDLE
Subjects: electromagnetic interference, environmental impact, health risk, public health, radiation protection, radio telecommunications, telephone, transmission network













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2304/96 by Clive NEEDLE to the Commission. Health and safety implications of telecommunications masts erected by mobile phone operators  


Official Journal C 060 , 26/02/1997 P. 0140 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2304/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Health and safety implications of telecommunications masts erected by mobile phone operatorsIs the Commission aware of the concerns of many people about the health and safety implications of increasing numbers of telecommunications masts erected by mobile phone operators?Independent health reports indicate that exposure to microwaves is dangerous, mainly when high densities of microwave radiation are involved, and that the highest radiated power densities occur at distances of 100 to 800 feet from such masts. Levels then fall off to minimum levels beyond 8000 feet.Due to deregulation of telecommunications by the UK Government, several companies plan to site masts within a one mile area in Taverham near the city of Norwich in Norfolk. Citizens are extremely concerned about possible health dangers of this concentration, yet local planning regulations can afford no protection and clearly this is a situation which may increasingly be faced across Europe.What information does the Commission have on the health and safety implications of such masts and what action does it propose to take within its competence to protect the public?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (15 October 1996)The Commission is well aware of public concerns over possible health and safety effects due to radiofrequency emissions in the mobile telephony sector, including those from telecommunications masts. In 1995 the Commission decided to investigate the possible health and safety effects related to the use of mobile phones. The Commission therefore requested an eminent group of internationally recognised, independent experts from various institutes in the Community to identify those areas where research is already undertaken and prepare a proposal for comprehensive research in areas which may not yet be covered.The Commission would also refer the Honourable member to its answer to written question E-737/96 from Mrs Malone ((OJ C 217, 26.7.1996. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2358/96 by Gianfranco DELL'ALBA to the Commission. Preliminary draft budget 1997
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: DELL'ALBA, European Parliament
Subjects: Asia, EU relations, European integration, European organisation, activity report, trade relations













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2358/96 by Gianfranco DELL'ALBA to the Commission. Preliminary draft budget 1997  


Official Journal C 365 , 04/12/1996 P. 0111 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2358/96 by Gianfranco Dell'Alba (ARE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Preliminary draft budget 1997Can the Commission supply the annual report of the European Institute for South and South-East Asian studies (A-3050) and give details of the results of the Institute's activities, particularly with regard to the objective of 'promoting European integration'?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (26 September 1996)The Commission is sending a copy of the Institute's annual report for 1995 together with the workplan for 1996 direct to the Honourable Member and the Parliament's secretariat.In 1994, when the Institute began functioning, it served as a forum for discussion on relations between Europe and Asia. By 1995, the Institute had progressed considerably and had become a think tank and a research centre for relations between Europe and Asia. This year, the Institute changed its name from 'The European institute for south and south-east asian studies' to 'The European institute for asian studies' because the scope of its activities is to be extended to cover Asia as a whole.The Institute's activities are mainly seminars and symposia, study projects, workshops and research. Through its activities, it hopes to assist policy makers and opinion shapers and to produce research which will be of internationally recognised quality.The Institute is contributing to the promotion of European construction by helping to improve relations between Europe and Asia at a time when the Asian region is assuming greater economic and political importance for the Union.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2362/96 by Thomas MEGAHY to the Commission. EMU and computer systems
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, MEGAHY
Subjects: bank, banking system, database management system, financial institution, monetary union, professional qualifications, software













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2362/96 by Thomas MEGAHY to the Commission. EMU and computer systems  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0033 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2362/96 by Thomas Megahy (PSE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: EMU and computer systemsAccording to leading computer manufacturers, the coincidental introduction of EMU (at a time when computer systems are being overhauled to enable them to cope with the end of the century) will create a severe skill shortage leading to chaos and a subsequent loss of confidence in the banking system, bank failures and massive costs.What actions does the Commission intend to take, or does it envisage being taken, to address these serious difficulties?Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission (24 October 1996)The introduction of the euro will require the modification of a substantial number of software systems, not least in the banking and financial industry. It is likely that there will be increased demand for skilled personnel to effect such changes. The timetable for such modifications associated with the economic and monetary union (EMU) will coincide with the ongoing work to cope with the so-called year 2000 problem.The Commission is currently engaged in detailed consultations with the banking and financial sector about preparations for EMU, and these consultations have focused upon the information technology implications. While recognising the scale of the work to be done, no suggestions of chaos and a subsequent loss of confidence are shared within the banking and financial industry.The Commission believes the challenge is best met by ensuring a mobilisation of all those with a role to play including the software products and services industry, and the training staff in the user enterprises. Business needs to make early preparations. This will enable investment costs associated with the changeover to the euro to be spread over a longer time period. Moreover, companies will benefit from incorporating euro specifications as part of their normal software maintenance schedules, or by undertaking modifications in tandem with other projects such as those concerning the year 2000 problem.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2359/96 by Gianfranco DELL'ALBA to the Commission. Preliminary draft budget 1997
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: DELL'ALBA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, EU financing, European integration, association, co-financing, preliminary draft EC budget













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2359/96 by Gianfranco DELL'ALBA to the Commission. Preliminary draft budget 1997  


Official Journal C 060 , 26/02/1997 P. 0143 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2359/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Preliminary draft budget 1997While welcoming the Commission's decision to institute a new budget line A-3014, 'Our Europe', to help launch the 'Our Europe' Association, can the Commission justify its willingness to help the association in its early stages, and say whether this aid is part of a co-financing arrangement or represents the association's only source of income?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (10 October 1996)The working objectives pursued by 'Our Europe' are directly related to the process in which the Community is engaged. The Commission felt that support for an initiative of this type would help to advance thinking about European integration. Assistance will take the form of co-financing.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2367/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. Calves
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, KREISSL-DOERFLER
Subjects: Central and Eastern Europe, USSR, calf, fattening, food consumption, import, originating product, transit













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2367/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. Calves  


Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0088 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2367/96 by Wolfgang Kreissl-Dörfler (V) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: Calves1. Can the Commission state how many calves have been imported annually into the European Union from Bulgaria since 1990:(a) for fattening,(b) for consumption,(c) in transit to third countries?2. Can the Commission state how many calves have been imported annually into the European Union from the Federation of Independent States since 1990:(a) for fattening,(b) for consumption,(c) in transit to third countries?3. Can the Commission state how many calves have been imported annually into the European Union from Slovakia since 1990:(a) for fattening,(b) for consumption,(c) in transit to third countries?4. Can the Commission state how many calves have been imported annually into the European Union from Slovenia since 1990:(a) for fattening,(b) for consumption,(c) in transit to third countries?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2367/96 and E-2368/96 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (24 September 1996)As regards points (a) and (b), Community statistics do not distinguish between calves imported for fattening and those imported for consumption. In the Commission's view, where calves originating from the countries in question are concerned, there is not in general any demand on the market for immediate consumption. The calves are mainly destined for fattening. The relevant figures broken down by country of origin and year have been sent to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.As regards (c), the pertinent figures are not available to the Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2370/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. BSE
Date: 1996-08-27
Institutions: European Parliament, KREISSL-DOERFLER
Subjects: EU Member State, animal disease, beef, cattle, export restriction, health risk, meat product, statistics, third country, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2370/96 by Wolfgang KREISSL-DÖRFLER to the Commission. BSE  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0033 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2370/96 by Wolfgang Kreissl-Dörfler (V) to the Commission (27 August 1996)Subject: BSE1. Can the Commission state how many cases of BSE in cattle there have been annually in the individual Member States of the European Union since 1991?2. Can the Commission state how many cases of BSE in cattle there have been annually since 1991 in the following countries:- Argentina- Brazil- Israel- Poland- Romania- Switzerland- Slovakia- Slovenia- Czech Republic- Hungary- United States?3. In which EU Member States (other than the United Kingdom) in which BSE has occurred in cattle is there a ban on exporting cattle or beef products elsewhere in the European Union? Where such a ban exists what products does it cover?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (18 October 1996)1. The number of cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) per Member State per year are indicated in the following table:>TABLE>2. Since 1991 the following number of cases of BSE have been recorded in Switzerland. In the other third countries cited by the Honourable Member, BSE has not been reported.>TABLE>3. The temporary export ban in the emergency measures to protect against bovine spongiform encephalopathy in Commission Decision 96/239/EC ((OJ L 78, 28.3.1996. )), as amended by Commission Decision 96/362/EC ((OJ L 139, 12.6.1996. )), is only applicable to the United Kingdom. This export ban covers live bovine animals and bovine embryos, meat of bovine animals slaughtered in the United Kingdom, meat meal, bonemeal and meat- and bonemeal derived from mammals and products obtained from bovine animals slaughtered in the United Kingdom which are liable to enter the human food chain, the animal feed chain or which are destined for use in cosmetic products or in medical or pharmaceutical products.As regards the above products an exception is made for certain products such as gelatin, di-calcium phosphate, amino acids and peptides, tallow and tallow-derived products, provided that a series of veterinary and sanitary provisions are respected. These provisions include the nature and origin of the source materials, labelling and identification, and official veterinary control assuring that the establishments of production operate in accordance with the conditions set out in the Annex of Decision 96/362/EC.