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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2731/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Competition in telecommunications
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EC Directive, European Parliament, communications policy, competition, costing, public service, telecommunications, telephone charges, transmission network













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2731/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Competition in telecommunications  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0018 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2731/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Competition in telecommunicationsIn connection with the Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Council Directive 90/387/EEC and 92/44/EEC for the purpose of adaptation to a competitive environment in telecommunications (COM(95)543 ((OJ C 62, 1.3.1996, p. 3.)), does the Commission not agree that:1. the definitions of 'public service' and 'universal service' in Article 2 of Directive 90/387/EEC should be reviewed and reworded, and2. a degree of flexibility should be introduced within the scope of the general principle of cost orientation?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (22 November 1996)With regard to the definitions in the proposed Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 90/387/EEC and 92/44/EEC for the purpose of adaptation to a competitive environment in telecommunications ((COM(95) 543. )), the Commission does not see a need to adapt the general definition of universal service. Rather than modifying the definition in the framework measure, attention should focus on the concrete application of that general definition. The Commission has sought to clarify the scope of universal service through its recent proposal for a Parliament and Council directive on the application of open network provision to voice telephony and on universal service for telecommunications in a competitive environment ((COM(96) 419. )).Equally the Commission does not see a need to introduce a definition of public service (a term which does not currently appear in the proposal). At the same time, the definition of public telecommunications services remains valid in order to identify obligations applying in the case of services offered to the general public.With regard to greater flexibility in relation to obligations of cost-orientation of tariffs (prices based on cost of delivering services), the Commission accepts that the current regulatory framework must continue to evolve to take account of the level of effective competition. Nevertheless in the transition to a fully competitive environment, obligations of cost-orientation remain justified until such time as such competition is effectively established.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2726/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Sub-standard ships
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: EC Directive, EU waters, harbour installation, international standard, maritime safety, safety standard, vessel













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2726/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Sub-standard ships  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0056 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2726/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Sub-standard shipsSub-standard ships mean low operating costs. A recent OECD study shows that the advantages to a shipowner of operating its ships on a 'shoe-string budget' are enormous.The gap between the minimum and the maximum costs a shipowner has to bear, according to whether the lowest possible safety standards are met or whether the ships comply fully, in every respect, with all international rules, is alarmingly wide.In view of the above, and given the large number of incidents at sea in recent months, will the Commission tighten up the Port State Control Programme and step up its campaign against sub-standard ships?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (29 November 1996)Recent studies do suggest that savings arising from the use of ships that are below internationally accepted standards outweigh the risks involved for owners and operators. This is of serious concern to the Commission which is continuing to seek ways and means to improve the performance not only of operators of vessels (especially where currently sub-standard ships are involved) but also maritime administrations which, for one reason or another, do not live up to their obligations as flag states.Currently the Community's most effective tool in its efforts to eradicate the operation of ships with a substandard safety level is Council Directive 95/21/EC on port state control ((OJ L 157, 7.7.1995. )) which had to be implemented by 1 July 1996. The Directive strengthens the concept of port state control by establishing uniform and higher standards for Member States' inspection of ships using Community waters and provides all the essential mechanisms to ensure that the international safety and social standards are observed. Therefore, an effective and coherent enforcement of this instrument is now considered a priority for the Commission and it is believed that it will contribute significantly to maritime safety.The Commission will naturally continue with its efforts in international bodies and elsewhere to support the establishment and enforcement of high standards of safety and operation of ships.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2761/96 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Promotion of Italy's artistic heritage
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Italy, cultural transmission, dissemination of information, heritage protection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2761/96 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Promotion of Italy's artistic heritage  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0064 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2761/96 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Promotion of Italy's artistic heritageA debate has been going on for some time in Italy about the need for better management and protection for the country's artistic and cultural heritage, since an appropriate policy to exploit Italy's treasures to best advantage, rather than just preserving them, has never been drawn up. In other European countries there are centres and institutions responsible for promoting the national artistic heritage - such as the National Trust of Scotland - which both distribute information material and make an industry out of cultural assets and tourism (the production of objects, brochures, documentaries, virtual reality facilities, etc.).Can the Commission say whether there is any specific research being carried out in this field, accompanied by documentation providing more information on the subject?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (27 November 1996)At present no specific studies on action by centres and institutions aimed at promoting the national artistic heritage at European level are available to the Commission.However, an initial approach could be made on the basis of a directory of cultural statistics sources in Europe - currently in preparation - which seeks to review the organizations producing cultural statistics on a regular basis.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2794/96 by Annemarie KUHN to the Commission. Antibiotics in animal feedingstuffs
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, KUHN
Subjects: Germany, Sweden, animal nutrition, antibiotic, approximation of laws, health control, market approval, public health, scientific committee (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2794/96 by Annemarie KUHN to the Commission. Antibiotics in animal feedingstuffs  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0020 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2794/96 by Annemarie Kuhn (PSE) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Antibiotics in animal feedingstuffsExperts in Germany are increasingly giving warnings against antibiotics in animal feedingstuffs. Because of the widespread use of antibiotics in the fattening of livestock many bacteria have now become resistant to antibiotics. There is justified concern that strains of bacteria which have become resistant are spreading not only among farm animals but also in the general population through those who work in stock rearing. The German Minister for Agriculture has already banned the use of avoparcin as a feedingstuffs additive. The EU's Scientific Committee on Animal Nutrition however does not consider that a general ban is necessary.1. How does the Commission assess the dangers of resistant bacteria and their transference to humans?2. Why do the scientists on the Scientific Committee on Animal Nutrition assess the danger from avoparcin differently from the German experts?3. Is the Commission considering a general ban on antibiotics in animal feed, not least in view of the escalation of the BSE crisis? If not, why not?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (13 November 1996)1. The Commission wishes to complete its consultations before commenting on any possible risk that the use of avoparcin in feedingstuffs might pose to humans, in accordance with the rules of procedure laid down in Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs ((OJ L 270 of 14.12.1970. )).2. On a subject as complex as the induction of resistance to antibiotics, given the current level of scientific know-how in this area scientists might conceivably differ as to the real risk posed by the use of glycopeptides.3. To propose an all-out ban on the use of antibiotics in feedingstuffs, under the terms of Directive 70/524/EEC the Commission must have hard scientific evidence challenging the safety of this category of additives. So far it only has data that calls into question the authorization of avoparcin, on which it must rule without delay.However, the Commission will have to review the current status of antibiotics in the near future. Under the Act of Accession, a decision must be taken before 31 December 1998 on Sweden's request that the Community prohibit the use of all antibiotics. Sweden is committed to providing evidence justifying its request, and the Commission intends to rule quickly on this information.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2740/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Green Paper on the citizens' network
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: COST, carriage of passengers, common transport policy, means of public conveyance, physically disabled person, transport network, transport planning













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2740/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Green Paper on the citizens' network  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0059 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2740/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Green Paper on the citizens' networkWith reference to the Commission Green Paper 'The citizens' network - fulfilling the potential of public passenger transport in Europe' (COM(95) 601) we take the view that, in organizing the citizens' network, it is important to take into account the interests of 'consumers', whose choice is to a great extent influenced by decisions taken in the context of transport policy. In the interests of society in general and of users, the reliability and efficiency not only of regional and long-distance transport, but also local transport, should be improved in order to give users greater satisfaction.Can the Commission ensure that the Member States guarantee such quality and accessibility and ensure that less-privileged users are not subject to discrimination?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (26 November 1996)The Commission agrees that it is fundamental to consider consumers' interests, and the citizens' network green paper ((COM(95) 601. )) referred to the particular importance of improving quality and accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility, as well as reliability and efficiency.Implementation of suggestions in the green paper is already under consideration, including the best ways in which transport quality and accessibility can be ensured. As stated in the paper, the local transport needs of people with reduced mobility are the subject of European cooperation in two scientific and technical research (Cost) actions: Cost 322 on the low floor bus system and Cost 335 on the accessibility of railways for passengers (including suburban railways). The Commission is closely involved in both projects, including establishing methods for the implementation of their results.However, as the green paper makes clear, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, it is up to Member States' authorities (national, regional or local) to decide if they wish to utilize such developments. The Commission's role is to promote best practice and to ensure Member States are aware of the opportunities available.