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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2657/96 by Gerhard SCHMID to the Commission. Structural crisis cartel in the European porcelain industry
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: European Parliament, SCHMID
Subjects: China, ceramics, import, import policy, market protection, originating product, tariff quota













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2657/96 by Gerhard SCHMID to the Commission. Structural crisis cartel in the European porcelain industry  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0069 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2657/96 by Gerhard Schmid (PSE) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: Structural crisis cartel in the European porcelain industrySince 1992 the German porcelain industry has lost more than 5000 jobs. The situation is similar in other Member States. Cheap imports from East Asia and the Eastern European countries are largely responsible.1. Will the Commission approve the imposition of quotas on porcelain imports from China in 1997 as well? If not, why not?2. What is the Commission's view of the effectiveness of a structural crisis cartel in the European porcelain industry? Would the Commission agree to the temporary creation of a structural crisis cartel? If not, why not?Answer given by Sir Leon Brittan on behalf of the Commission (15 November 1996)Council Regulation (EC) No 519/94 of 7 March 1994 ((OJ L 67, 10.3.1994. )) which is currently in force, lays down common rules for imports from certain third countries, including the People's Republic of China. Annex II lays down quotas for certain products originating in China which are applicable, inter alia, to porcelain tableware or kitchenware.In its December 1995 report to the Council on the quantitative quotas applied under the above Regulation ((COM(95) 614. )), the Commission considered that, in the light of the condition of the Community industries concerned, as well as of the markets for the products in question, the system of quotas on imports from China should be maintained, especially for porcelain and ceramic tableware. After considerable debate on this issue, the Council, in April 1996, decided by Regulation (EC) No 752/96 ((OJ L 103, 26.4.1996. )) on a limited increase in the said quota for these products. The Commission is now in the process of assessing the available data with a view to finalizing this year's report.The Commission is not aware of the setting up of a 'structural crisis' cartel of the European porcelain industry and is thus not able to comment on it. Should the Honourable Member be able to explain in more detail the scope and activities of such an association, the Commission would of course be prepared to supplement the present answer.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2690/96 by José BARROS MOURA to the Commission. Intra-European duty-free sales
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: BARROS MOURA, European Parliament
Subjects: aircraft, airport, charges for use of infrastructure, duty-free sale, exemption from customs duties, ferryboat, job cuts, single market, transport price













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2690/96 by José BARROS MOURA to the Commission. Intra-European duty-free sales  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0031 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2690/96 by José Barros Moura (PSE) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: Intra-European duty-free salesCan the Commission say whether any assessment has been made of the foreseeable consequences, particularly as regards employment, of the planned abolition of duty-free sales on internal flights within the European single market?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2573/96 and E-2690/96 given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (20 December 1996)The decision to put an end to duty-free sales in travel inside the Community was taken by the Council in 1991.At that time the Council decided to allow intra-Community duty-free sales to continue until 30 June 1999, in order to enable the businesses affected to prepare gradually for the new situation. Member States were to take account of developments in transport infrastructures and of the interests of traders operating on a duty-free basis.The Commission recently presented a report on the vendor control systems applied by the Member States. ((COM(96) 245. )) The report uses statistical data and other information provided by Member States to carry out an economic analysis of tax-free sales and to identify the fundamental trends in tax-free sales in the Community. The report confirms that the Council decision was justified, and does not suggest any need for further study.Maintaining duty-free sales inside the Community beyond a transitional period:- would be contrary to the principles of the single market; and- might seriously distort competition, not only with businesses selling goods tax-paid, but more especially between the different forms of transport, depending on whether or not they offer duty-free sales.The same approach holds for regional airports; regional airports are not involved to any great extent in intra-Community international flights, which are the only flights which qualify for intra-Community tax-free treatment.Turning to the arguments regarding employment, the Commission would point out that the Council decision does not call for the closure of shops located in seaports and airports. These are free to continue to trade but will have to sell on a tax-paid basis to travellers inside the Community and on a tax-free basis only to travellers proceeding to destinations outside the Community.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2665/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Structural Funds
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Structural Funds, distribution of aid, regional development, use of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2665/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Structural Funds  


Official Journal C 365 , 04/12/1996 P. 0094 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2665/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: Structural FundsThe Italian press has reported prominently to a warning issued by the Commission to the Italian Government to ensure adequate and prompt take-up of resources available under the Structural Funds. This referred to the fact that only 6% of the available funds were spent in the month of January.Would the Commission provide a breakdown of expenditure for the following Italian regions: Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria and Valle d'Aosta for Objectives 2, 3, 4 and 5b in 1995 and 1996?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2217/96 and E-2665/96 given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (23 October 1996)The Commission is sending the information requested direct to the Honourable Members and to Parliament's Secretariat.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2681/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Current situation regarding the United Kingdom's failure to comply with the directive on water intended for human consumption
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: European Parliament, VALVERDE LOPEZ
Subjects: Belgium, EC Directive, Germany, United Kingdom, beverage, drinking water, environmental protection, food consumption, infringement of EU law, water consumption













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2681/96 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Current situation regarding the United Kingdom's failure to comply with the directive on water intended for human consumption  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0048 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2681/96 by José Valverde López (PPE) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: Current situation regarding the United Kingdom's failure to comply with the directive on water intended for human consumptionSerious shortcomings have been noted in the United Kingdom's implementation of Directive 80/778/EEC ((OJ L 229, 30.8.1980, p. 11. )) relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption. What is the current situation?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2680/96, E-2681/96 and E-2682/96 given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (29 November 1996)It is not possible to report on the current situation regarding the implementation of Directive 80/778/EEC until the Commission receives and checks national reports on the implementation of the drinking water Directive for the three year period 1993-1995. The report on the implementation of the Directive is expected to be published in 1997.However, with respect to infringements, it should be noted that there has been one infringement procedure against each of Belgium Germany and the United Kingdom concerning the Directive which reached the Court of Justice as identified in the table included in the draft report by Mr Collin on behalf of the environment committee of Parliament on the proposed revision of the drinking water Directive.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2661/96 by Ian WHITE to the Commission. Noise standards for non-road machinery
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: European Parliament, WHITE
Subjects: European standard, construction equipment, noise, noise level, noise pollution, noise protection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2661/96 by Ian WHITE to the Commission. Noise standards for non-road machinery  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0043 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2661/96 by Ian White (PSE) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: Noise standards for non-road machineryIt is understood that standards have been set by the Commission for air pollution from bulldozers, excavators and other non-road machinery with respect to nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulates.This move is welcomed but, at the same time, does the Commission have any plans for the harmonization and setting of standards for noise emissions from such machinery?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (19 November 1996)There is already Community legislation concerning noise from compressors, welding and power generators, tower cranes, concrete hammers and picks, earth moving machines (hydraulic excavators, rope-operated excavators, loaders, excavator-loaders, dozers) and lawn mowers. The relevant directives lay down permissible noise emission values and require the machines to be labelled with the guaranteed noise emission level.The Commission is currently reviewing the existing noise limits for compressors, welding and power generators, tower cranes, concrete hammers and picks and lawn mowers and in this context it is considering a general framework for the noise emission of outdoor machinery.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2631/96 by David BOWE to the Commission. Use of sewage sludge on agricultural land
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: BOWE, European Parliament
Subjects: European standard, agricultural land, domestic waste, environmental protection, heavy metal













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2631/96 by David BOWE to the Commission. Use of sewage sludge on agricultural land  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0068 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2631/96 by David Bowe (PSE) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: Use of sewage sludge on agricultural landCan the Commission indicate under what conditions it would accept the use of sewage sludge for agricultural land application? Does it intend to set any European standards for the use of sludge, in either liquid or dried form, for agricultural or other purposes?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (7 November 1996)The use of sewage sludge in agriculture is governed by Directive 86/278/EEC on the protection of the environment and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture ((OJ L 181, 4.7.1986. )) which, amongst other things, lays down limit values for heavy metals in the soil and in sludge and for annual quantities of heavy metals which may be introduced into soil.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2624/96 by Gerardo FERNÁNDEZ-ALBOR to the Commission. Proposal by the United Kingdom aimed at shipowners using fishery licences of a country other than their own
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: European Parliament, FERNANDEZ ALBOR
Subjects: European Commission, European treaties, United Kingdom, application of EU law, common fisheries policy, fishing licence, fishing regulations, non-government bill, single market













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2624/96 by Gerardo FERNÁNDEZ-ALBOR to the Commission. Proposal by the United Kingdom aimed at shipowners using fishery licences of a country other than their own  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0018 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2624/96 by Gerardo Fernández-Albor (PPE) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: Proposal by the United Kingdom aimed at shipowners using fishery licences of a country other than their ownThe proposal by the United Kingdom for the introduction of a protocol, when the EU Treaties are revised, to enable each Member State to impose conditions on shipowners using fishery licences of a country other than their own has been viewed by some Community States as an outright attack on the principle of the common market.This proposal is unacceptable, from the point of view of both the common fisheries policy and the single market, since, if special cases were agreed to exist in any sector, this would open the door to the break-up of the Community and run counter to the principle of the single market, with its well-known four basic freedoms: the freedom of establishment, the free movement of goods and capital and the freedom to provide services.Does the Commission consider this proposal by Britain to be acceptable, given that it would lead to the erection of barriers to the common fisheries policy and, by extension, would entail a frontal attack on the Treaties as a whole?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (11 November 1996)The Commission, as guardian of the Treaties, sees to it that the Member States respect the principles and provisions of the EC Treaty, in particular those relating to non-discrimination and the free movement of persons, services, goods and capital in the context of the single market and the common fisheries policy.The Court of Justice has confirmed these fundamental principles of the EC Treaty in respect to the fisheries sector and further clarified them in its case law.Against this background, the Commission is opposed to initiatives which aim to restrict the present scope of the Treaty's basic rules in any sector, including the fisheries sector.
Council Decision of 15 October 1996 renewing the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Cedefop, appointment of staff, board of directors













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Council Decision of 15 October 1996 renewing the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training  


Official Journal C 316 , 25/10/1996 P. 0001 - 0003 





COUNCIL DECISION of 15  October 1996 renewing the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational  Training (96/C  316/01) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European  Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof  (1), Whereas, by its Decision of 1 February 1993  (2), the Council appointed the members of the  Management Board of the aforementioned Centre for the period from 1 February 1993 to 31  January   1996; Whereas, by its Decision of 22 January 1996  (3), the Council appointed the Austrian, Finnish and  Swedish members of that Management Board for the period expiring on 31 January 1996; Whereas lists of nominees have been submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member  States as regards their representatives and by the Commission as regards the employees' and  employers' representatives; Whereas the members of the Management Board of the Centre should be appointed for a period of three  years, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 The following are hereby appointed members of the Management Board of  the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 15 October 1996  to 14 October 1999. I. >TABLE> II. >TABLE> III. >TABLE> Article 2 This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the  European Communities. Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 1996. For the Council The President B. HOWLIN(1) OJ No L 39, 13. 2. 1975, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by  Regulation (EC) No 354/95 (OJ No L  41, 23. 2. 1995, p. 1).  (2) OJ No C 39, 13. 2. 1993, p. 1.  (3) OJ No C 33, 6. 2. 1996, p. 2.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2626/96 by Ulf HOLM to the Commission. Initiatives to restrict tobacco smoking
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: European Parliament, HOLM
Subjects: EU programme, United States, action programme, advertising, cancer, disease prevention, smoking













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2626/96 by Ulf HOLM to the Commission. Initiatives to restrict tobacco smoking  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0067 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2626/96 by Ulf Holm (V) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: Initiatives to restrict tobacco smokingIn the USA, Bill Clinton has embarked on a vigorous campaign to restrict tobacco smoking. On 23 August a new tobacco law was introduced with more stringent rules on the advertising and sale of tobacco products. Among other things, the law prohibits outdoor advertising within 300 metres of schools; such advertising may only be in black and white and must not be illustrated. Buyers under the age of 27 must produce identification before they can make a purchase, in order to protect children and teenagers from starting to smoke. Most states had already introduced stringent protection for people who do not wish to be exposed to smoke at their place of work.1. Is the Commission currently working on any proposals to restrict tobacco smoking in the EU?2. Is it compatible with the internal market for individual Member States, on health grounds, to impose a total ban on tobacco advertising and introduce age limits, as long as such rules apply to all manufacturers?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (15 November 1996)The main focus of smoking prevention at Community level is the 'Europe against cancer' programme. The Parliament and Council Decision establishing a third cancer action plan ((OJ L 95, 16.4.1996. )) identifies smoking prevention as a priority area, since about a third of cancers are attributable to smoking. In the Community, tobacco use is estimated to be responsible for 500,000 deaths annually. The Commission, in implementing the cancer action plan, therefore reserves an important place for the question of smoking prevention.As regards tobacco advertising, the Honourable Member will be aware that the amended Commission proposal on this subject ((OJ L 129, 21.5.1992. )) is in discussion in the Council. The intention of this proposal is to eliminate obstacles to trade within the internal market, including those which could arise from national advertising bans. The Commission is obliged, under Article 100 (a) of the EC Treaty, to take a high level of protection as a basis in its proposals concerning health, safety, environmental and consumer protection. This is why the proposal in question envisages an almost complete restriction of tobacco advertising.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2639/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. UK Government Meat Hygiene Service
Date: 1996-10-15
Institutions: CRAWLEY, European Parliament
Subjects: EU control, European Commission, United Kingdom, animal disease, beef, export restriction, health control, health risk, report, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2639/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. UK Government Meat Hygiene Service  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0014 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2639/96 by Christine Crawley (PSE) to the Commission (15 October 1996)Subject: UK Government Meat Hygiene ServiceGiven current concerns regarding the safety of meat and the recent agreement to begin lifting the beef ban, can the Commission investigate an incident in Birmingham, where a survey of bone-in beef in butchers shops carried out by the City Council's Department of the Environment discovered cases - overlooked by the Meat Hygiene Service - in which the Specified Bovine Material had not been completely removed?Can the Commission also explain how it monitors the work of the Meat Hygiene Service in the UK and similar organizations in other Member States?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (29 November 1996)The agreement reached at the European Council in Florence concerns the conditions for progressive lifting of the ban on live animals, beef and beef products. It is foreseen that any proposal to lift the ban can only be presented to the Commission when the preconditions set out in the Florence agreement are met. This has not yet been the case. Therefore Commission Decision 96/239 is still in place.The Commission receives regular fortnightly reports from the British authorities on the implementation of measures to control bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The United Kingdom has informed the Commission that the reported incident in Birmingham, has been investigated but insufficient evidence was found to support the allegations reported in the press.The Commission monitors the work of the British meat hygiene service, and similar bodies in the other Member States, by means of regular inspection visits. In addition, the Commission has sent several inspection missions to the United Kingdom to monitor the application of the rules concerning BSE.