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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2384/96 by Ian WHITE to the Commission. Bones for meat
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: European Parliament, WHITE
Subjects: carcase, consumer information, consumer protection, foodstuff, foodstuffs legislation, labelling, meat, meat processing industry, meat product













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2384/96 by Ian WHITE to the Commission. Bones for meat  


Official Journal C 011 , 13/01/1997 P. 0092 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2384/96 by Ian White (PSE) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Bones for meatIn response to Question E-0751/91, ((OJ C 217, 26.7.1996, p. 105. )) the Commission advised that 'further discussion with the experts of Member States on food labelling will be held shortly'.Have such talks taken place and, if so, will the Commission respond in detail on any plans to protect the consumer by way of appropriate labelling?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (25 September 1996)Consultations with Member States within the framework of the standing committee for foodstuffs on 26 June 1996 have led to the conclusion that, in accordance with Article 6 paragraph 5 point b) of Directive 79/112/EEC ((OJ L 33, 8.2.1979 amended by Directive 93/12/EC OJ L 291, 25.11.1993. )) relating to labelling of foodstuffs, mechanically recovered meat (MRM) has to be declared as such in the list of ingredients.This conclusion appears in the form of a statement in annex of the minutes of the meeting and will be transmitted for information to the socio-economic interests concerned.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2405/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - transposition in the Member States
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: administrative formalities, application of EU law, crop production, environmental protection, genetically modified organism, health risk, national implementing measure













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2405/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - transposition in the Member States  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0009 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2405/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - transposition in the Member States1. Can Decision 94/730/EC ((OJ L 292, 12.11.1994, p. 31. )) be applied even in the Member States which have not or only inadequately transposed Directive 90/220/EEC ((OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 15. )) and the Member States against which proceedings are being brought for failure to transpose the legislation adequately?a) If so, how can the articles and obligations deriving from Directive 90/220/EEC which are not used cease to be valid?b) If so, how is the application of conditional articles ensured?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2394/96, E-2395/96, E-2396/96, E-2397/96, E-2398/96, E-2399/96, E-2400/96, E-2401/96, E-2402/96, E-2403/96 and E-2405/96 given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (14 October 1996)The answers to the Written Questions indicated above raise a number of technical and legal problems concerning the implementing of Directive 90/220/EEC, ((OJ L 117, 8.5.1990. )) and in particular the arrangements for introducing simplified procedures.The Commission is currently examining the way the Directive has been implemented since entering into force. It will be publishing a report, which will be sent to Parliament and the Council.It is within this framework that the Honourable Member's questions will be examined, whereupon the Commission may take account of the points raised.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2389/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Newspaper distribution
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: United Kingdom, distributive trades, national law, newspaper, restriction on competition













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2389/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Newspaper distribution  


Official Journal C 060 , 26/02/1997 P. 0145 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2389/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Newspaper distributionHas the Commission taken into account the findings of the 1993 Monopolies and Mergers Commission enquiry into newspaper distribution?Does it intend to take any action regarding its findings in the light of existing legislation within other EU Member States?Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission (2 October 1996)The report published by the Monopolies and mergers commission in December 1993 concerned newspaper distribution in the United Kingdom. Allegations of anti-competitive behaviour in individual Member States which do not affect trade between Member States fall to be examined by national competition authorities and not by the Commission. At the time, there was no indication that trade between Member States was affected as a result of the policy or practices of newspaper distribution in the United Kingdom.Thus, the Monopolies and mergers commission's report resulted in the introduction of remedies designed to meet the competition problems which had been identified in the United Kingdom. Since then the Office of fair trading has been monitoring the changes which have taken place in the distribution of publications in general.Given the absence of an effect on trade between Member States of the policies and practices of newspaper distribution in individual Member States, the Commission does not have the intention to investigate further. However, should new information come to light the Commission would, as always, review this position.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2399/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - differences between sites of relevance to safety
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: administrative formalities, application of EU law, ecosystem, environmental protection, genetically modified organism, public awareness campaign













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2399/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - differences between sites of relevance to safety  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0007 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2399/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - differences between sites of relevance to safety1. In the seventh recital of the preamble to Decision 93/584/EEC ((OJ L 279, 12.11.1993, p. 42. )) the Commission stressed that the safety of releases depends on the characteristics of the recipient plant species, the characteristics of inserted sequences and the characteristics of the receiving ecosystems.What criteria has the Commission established to ascertain for which receiving ecosystems simplified procedures are to be allowed and for which they are not to be allowed?2. In the procedure referred to in point 6.1. of the Annex to Decision 94/730/EC ((OJ L 292, 12.11.1994, p. 31. )) how is it to be ascertained whether the indication and description of the notified site of release are true or not?3. How are the individual characteristics of the receiving ecosystems on the notified sites taken into account in the evaluation of risk?4. Who carries out the evaluation of risk for the notified sites?5. Who ascertains, and how, whether the individual characteristics of the receiving ecosystem are taken into account in an unbiased way in the evaluation of risk?6. How can the general public monitor this?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2394/96, E-2395/96, E-2396/96, E-2397/96, E-2398/96, E-2399/96, E-2400/96, E-2401/96, E-2402/96, E-2403/96 and E-2405/96 given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (14 October 1996)The answers to the Written Questions indicated above raise a number of technical and legal problems concerning the implementing of Directive 90/220/EEC, ((OJ L 117, 8.5.1990. )) and in particular the arrangements for introducing simplified procedures.The Commission is currently examining the way the Directive has been implemented since entering into force. It will be publishing a report, which will be sent to Parliament and the Council.It is within this framework that the Honourable Member's questions will be examined, whereupon the Commission may take account of the points raised.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2397/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - Article 21 of Directive 90/ 220/EEC
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: administrative formalities, application of EU law, committee (EU), crop production, environmental protection, genetically modified organism, public awareness campaign













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2397/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - Article 21 of Directive 90/ 220/EEC  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0006 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2397/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC1. How was the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC ((OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 15. ))involved in laying down the criteria for simplified procedures pursuant to Decision 94/730/EC ((OJ L 292, 12.11.1994, p. 31. )), and with what result?2. Has the committee referred to in Directive 90/220/EEC delivered an opinion on the contents of the Annex to Decision 94/730/EC?3. If it has, by what majority did the committee adopt its opinion?4. Does the committee's opinion agree with the contents of the Annex?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2394/96, E-2395/96, E-2396/96, E-2397/96, E-2398/96, E-2399/96, E-2400/96, E-2401/96, E-2402/96, E-2403/96 and E-2405/96 given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (14 October 1996)The answers to the Written Questions indicated above raise a number of technical and legal problems concerning the implementing of Directive 90/220/EEC, ((OJ L 117, 8.5.1990. )) and in particular the arrangements for introducing simplified procedures.The Commission is currently examining the way the Directive has been implemented since entering into force. It will be publishing a report, which will be sent to Parliament and the Council.It is within this framework that the Honourable Member's questions will be examined, whereupon the Commission may take account of the points raised.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2402/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - conflict with Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: administrative formalities, application of EU law, crop production, environmental protection, genetically modified organism, organic farming













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2402/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - conflict with Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0008 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2402/96 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - conflict with Regulation (EEC) No 2092/911. How can Regulation No 2092/91 ((OJ L 198, 22.7.1991, p. 1. )) be transposed if, in accordance with point 6.1. of the Annex to Decision 94/730/EC ((OJ L 292, 12.11.1994, p. 31. )), details such as the site of the experimental area do not necessarily have to be specified?2. The Council and the Commission agreed that the use of genetically modified organisms in organic farming is at present out of the question. However, if information is withheld pursuant to point 6.1. a farm using organic methods can no longer guarantee this.What does the Commission think about this problem?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2394/96, E-2395/96, E-2396/96, E-2397/96, E-2398/96, E-2399/96, E-2400/96, E-2401/96, E-2402/96, E-2403/96 and E-2405/96 given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (14 October 1996)The answers to the Written Questions indicated above raise a number of technical and legal problems concerning the implementing of Directive 90/220/EEC, ((OJ L 117, 8.5.1990. )) and in particular the arrangements for introducing simplified procedures.The Commission is currently examining the way the Directive has been implemented since entering into force. It will be publishing a report, which will be sent to Parliament and the Council.It is within this framework that the Honourable Member's questions will be examined, whereupon the Commission may take account of the points raised.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2390/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Pharmaceutical retail price maintenance
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: United Kingdom, application of EU law, competition, economic survey, imposed price, pharmaceutical product, selling price













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2390/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Pharmaceutical retail price maintenance  


Official Journal C 365 , 04/12/1996 P. 0113 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2390/96 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Pharmaceutical retail price maintenanceCan the Commission confirm that the retail price maintenance scheme for pharmaceutical products currently operated in the UK is not in contravention of EU competition law?Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission (20 September 1996)The question raised by the Honourable Member is the subject of an investigation currently being carried out by the Commission in the framework of a complaint lodged by Asda stores limited against the Proprietary articles trade association and certain of its members.The Commission considers the issue to be of significant economic importance in view of its impact on the pharmaceutical industry, as well as on consumers of non-prescription medicines. As the issue is being looked at by both the British and the European competition authorities, the Commission is carrying out its investigation in close co-ordination with the Office of fair trading.The Commission is therefore not in a position to provide the requested clarification before the completion of this investigation.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2397/96 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Decision 94/730/EC establishing simplified procedures concerning the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified plants - Article 21 of Directive 90/ 220/EEC (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: administrative formalities, application of EU law, comitology, crop production, environmental protection, genetically modified organism

25. 2. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 60/3

(98/C 60/05)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2397/96

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission

(6 September 1996)

Subject: Decision  94/730/EC  establishing  simplified  procedures  concerning  the  deliberate  release  into  the

environment of genetically modified plants › Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC

How was the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 90/220/EEC (1) involved in laying down the

1.
criteria for simplified procedures pursuant to Decision 94/730/EC (2), and with what result?

Has the committee referred to in Directive 90/220/EEC delivered an opinion on the contents of the Annex to

2.
Decision 94/730/EC?

3.

4.

If it has, by what majority did the committee adopt its opinion?

Does the committee(cid:146)s opinion agree with the contents of the Annex?

(1)  OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 15.
(2)  OJ L 292, 12.11.1994, p. 31.

(98/C 60/06)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2398/96

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission

(6 September 1996)

Subject: Decision  94/730/EC  establishing  simplified  procedures  concerning  the  deliberate  release  into  the

environment of genetically modified plants › Annex

1.

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Does the Annex to Decision 94/730/EC (1) apply to all genetically modified plants?

If not, to what genetically modified plants does it apply?

Does the Annex to Decision 94/730/EC apply to all genetic modifications carried out on plants?

If not, to which modifications does it apply?

(1)  OJ L 292, 12.11.1994, p. 31.

(98/C 60/07)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2399/96

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission

(6 September 1996)

Subject: Decision  94/730/EC  establishing  simplified  procedures  concerning  the  deliberate  release  into  the

environment of genetically modified plants › differences between sites of relevance to safety

In the seventh recital of the preamble to Decision 93/584/EEC (1) the Commission stressed that the safety of
1.
releases depends on the characteristics of the recipient plant species, the characteristics of inserted sequences and
the characteristics of the receiving ecosystems.

What criteria has the Commission established to ascertain for which receiving ecosystems simplified procedures
are to be allowed and for which they are not to be allowed?

In the procedure referred to in point 6.1. of the Annex to Decision 94/730/EC (2) how is it to be ascertained

2.
whether the indication and description of the notified site of release are true or not?

How are the individual characteristics of the receiving ecosystems on the notified sites taken into account in

3.
the evaluation of risk?

4. Who carries out the evaluation of risk for the notified sites?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2391/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Entitlements for outdoor market traders
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: arrangement of working time, equal treatment, health insurance, itinerant trade, labour relations, paid leave, rest period, social security, work contract













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2391/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Entitlements for outdoor market traders  


Official Journal C 365 , 04/12/1996 P. 0113 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2391/96 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Entitlements for outdoor market tradersWhat is the Commission's position on rules governing outdoor market trading within the EU, particularly relating to holiday entitlements and sickness rights?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (8 October 1996)The rights of people working in outdoor market trading depend on their employment status. With regard to holiday entitlements, where those working in outdoor market trading are considered to be employees as defined by national law, the following provisions are relevant:- Article 2 (2) of Council Directive 91/533/EEC on an employer's obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship ((OJ L 288, 18.10.1991. )) lays down that the employer has to inform the employee of the amount of paid leave to which the employee is entitled or of the procedures for allocating and determining such leave.- Article 7 of Council Directive 93/104/EC concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time ((OJ L 307, 13.12.1993. )) provides that every worker is entitled to paid annual leave of at least four weeks.With regard to sickness rights, there are no Community provisions regulating the material content of these rights. The co-ordination of social security legislation is regulated by Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 ((OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, codified version OJ C 325, 10.12.1992. )). This Regulation applies to both self-employed and employees and their families moving within the Community. However, as the Court of justice has emphasised many times, Member States are free to determine the characteristics of their own social security systems - including what kind of sickness benefits are available and the rules on entitlement to such benefits - as long as there is no discrimination on the ground of nationality.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2392/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Goodwill in the market trading business
Date: 1996-09-06
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: EU Member State, cessation of trading, goodwill, itinerant trade, national law, public property













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2392/96 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. Goodwill in the market trading business  


Official Journal C 060 , 26/02/1997 P. 0146 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2392/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (6 September 1996)Subject: Goodwill in the market trading businessDoes the Commission have any details of the right of outdoor market traders in the 15 Member States to pass on their consumer base as an act of goodwill when selling their stalls?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (15 October 1996)The Commission keeps a close eye on the itinerant trade sector, which, given its very propensity for geographical mobility, constitutes an active element in the internal market.Itinerant traders carry out their activities on public highways or markets which, in most cases, are public areas under the jurisdiction of national or local authorities. The authorities designate such areas as places where goods may be sold, generally on a temporary basis, in return for payment of a specific fee. In this context, it is national or local regulations, particularly those regarding the use of public areas, which set out the rules of conduct governing the activities of itinerant traders. The situation does, therefore, differ from one Member State to the next as regards the possible existence of goodwill or a consumer base, conditions regarding the sale thereof, or any terms governing the transfer of rights granted to itinerant traders for the use of public areas.The Commission does not possess an exhaustive study of national or regional regulations on this specific point.Given the absence of any clear information on the impact of disparities between Member States' laws, regulations and administrative provisions on freedom of establishment and the operation of the internal market, the Commission does not at this stage intend to propose any harmonising measures. On the other hand, it will continue to ensure that these laws, regulations and administrative provisions are not in breach of the provisions of the EC Treaty.