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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2779/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Turkish violation of the status of the Straits of the Bosphorus
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Türkiye, law of the sea, maritime safety, maritime transport, strait, world economy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2779/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Turkish violation of the status of the Straits of the Bosphorus  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0065 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2779/96 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Turkish violation of the status of the Straits of the BosphorusThe Greek review 'Trans-Weekly' reports that Turkey is attempting to apply restrictive measures to place international shipping passing through the Bosphorus under surveillance.Such actions are in breach of the Montreux Treaty which lays down the precise arrangements for the administration of the Straits. The IMO alone is competent to take measures but only after taking account of the text of the Treaty and its stipulations.1. Does the Commission intend to respond to Turkey's unprecedented and extremely provocative conduct?2. What measures does the Commission propose to take to bring Turkey into line and ensure that that country conducts itself in a manner which is not contemptuous of international treaties and does not jeopardize the safety of shipping or the proper functioning of the international economic system?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (26 November 1996)Acting upon the information provided by the Honourable Member, the Commission has contacted the Turkish authorities.The Turkish authorities have said they have no plans to adopt measures concerning shipping passing through the Bosphorus. They therefore deny the reports published in the Greek review 'Trans Weekly'.The Commission will continue to monitor the situation closely.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2797/96 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI to the Commission. Torturing horses to make equestrian competitions more exciting
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, MUSCARDINI
Subjects: United States, animal show, animal welfare, equidae, health certificate, import, protection of animals, sporting event, veterinary legislation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2797/96 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI to the Commission. Torturing horses to make equestrian competitions more exciting  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0036 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2797/96 by Cristiana Muscardini (NI) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Torturing horses to make equestrian competitions more excitingThe Italian press reports that in the US, in some equestrian competitions, horses are tortured with nails and barbed riding whips to make them jump higher.Would the Commission check that similar tortures are not inflicted on animals competing in such events in the countries of the European Union?Would it also ascertain whether Europeans taking part in competitions in America are forced to accept these cruel practices?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (29 November 1996)The Commission deplores all cruel treatment of animals. In its legislative proposals on the protection of animals, the Commission has always sought to achieve the highest possible level of protection. However, methods of training for competitions are not covered by Community law.Furthermore, in relation to horses, Directives 90/426/EEC ((OJ L 224, 18.8.1990. )), 90/427/EEC1 and 90/428/EEC1 have laid down Community rules in relation to animal health conditions for trade and import, zootechnical requirements and conditions of participation in competitions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2758/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. The COM in bananas
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Somalia, common organisation of markets, enlargement of the Union, import, quantitative restriction, tariff quota, trade volume, tropical fruit













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2758/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. The COM in bananas  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0028 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2758/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: The COM in bananasWith reference to the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation No 404/93 on the common organization of the market in bananas (COM(96) 82 ((OJ C 121, 25.4.1996, p. 15. ))), does the Commission not consider it appropriate to adopt specific provisions to take account of the particular situation in Somalia and to review the increase in the tariff quota of 353 000 tonnes intended to take into account consumption in the three new Member States? Does it not also consider that the reduction in the portion of the tariff quota assigned to Category B operators is unjustified?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (5 November 1996)The quota for traditional imports of bananas from Somalia was set at their highest historical level, i.e. 60 000 tonnes. Unfortunately, the country has never been able to take advantage of this opportunity for want of a national administration.The proposed increase in the tariff quota of 353 000 tonnes is a fair reflection of the Community market situation following the accession of the three new Member States, since it represents their previous average consumption.There has been no reduction in the tariff quota assigned to Category B operators in real terms. In absolute terms the volume of the quota is unchanged following the accession of the three new Member States, which formerly imported only 'dollar' bananas.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2783/96 by Shaun SPIERS to the Commission. ESF Objective 3 Single Programming Document (UK)
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, SPIERS
Subjects: EU aid, European Social Fund, European social policy, United Kingdom, socioeconomic conditions, unemployment insurance













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2783/96 by Shaun SPIERS to the Commission. ESF Objective 3 Single Programming Document (UK)  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0033 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2783/96 by Shaun Spiers (PSE) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: ESF Objective 3 Single Programming Document (UK)Is the Commission aware of the considerable concern among social economy organizations in the United Kingdom that delays in signing the Single Programming Document may lead to delay in the approval of, start of and payments to projects to assist the unemployed?What are the reasons for this delay and when does the Commission expect agreement to be reached with the British Government on this matter?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (14 January 1997)The single programming document for objective 3 Great Britain for 1997-1999 was agreed by the Commission and the British authorities on 4 November 1996. It received approval from the European social fund advisory committee on 13 December 1996 and was adopted by the Commission on 16 December 1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2753/96 by Francisca SAUQUILLO PÉREZ DEL ARCO to the Commission. Funding of projects to promote health
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, SAUQUILLO PEREZ DEL ARCO
Subjects: EU financing, exchange of information, health policy, project evaluation, public health













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2753/96 by Francisca SAUQUILLO PÉREZ DEL ARCO to the Commission. Funding of projects to promote health  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0078 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2753/96 by Francisca Sauquillo Pérez del Arco (PSE) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Funding of projects to promote healthAccording to some sources, funding was granted to only around 10% of the projects submitted to DG V/F following its last call for applications for subsidies to promote health measures.Can the Commission provide a list of the projects funded in 1996?Can it give a breakdown of the subsidised projects, by nationality of the applicant organisations?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (4 December 1996)The projects submitted to the consultative committee 'promotion health' amount to a global figure of 6.35 MECU. The priorities defined by this committee in the annual work programme have been taken into account.The Commission is sending direct to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament's secretariat the list of projects funded in 1996, together with a breakdown by Member State of the projects. It should be noted, that more than 50% of the funds are allocated for projects covering all Member States (EUR 15).In addition, 1.5 MECU from the budget line B3-4300 has been allocated to public health analysis, policy and programme coordination, development and evaluation.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2735/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Planning techniques in the electricity and gas distribution sectors
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: air quality, electricity supply, energy distribution, environmental protection, gas, industrial planning, oxide, pollution control measures, production planning, supply













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2735/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Planning techniques in the electricity and gas distribution sectors  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0026 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2735/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Planning techniques in the electricity and gas distribution sectorsThe aim of the proposal for a Council Directive to introduce rational planning techniques in the electricity and gas distribution sectors (doc. COM(95)369 ((OJ C 1, 4.1.1996, p. 6. ))) is to increase energy efficiency in the gas and electricity distribution sectors by introducing rational planning techniques which will assess the possibility of investment in the fields of energy supply and reduction in energy demand. The aim is also to help to achieve the Community objective of stabilizing CO2 emissions at 1990 levels by the year 2000.We consider it necessary to go beyond the Community objective of stabilizing CO2 emissions at 1990 levels by the year 2000. It is also important to improve energy efficiency for the end consumer by using planning techniques. Integrated resource planning was introduced in the United States to control the management of demand. Does the Commission not consider that it would be appropriate to apply integrated resource planning in the EU too?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (27 November 1996)The Commission's draft directive to introduce rational planning techniques in the electricity and gas distribution sectors is indeed a measure intended to contribute to the Community's CO2 objective for the year 2000. The measure will also create a culture within the utility distribution sector whereby demand side management (energy efficiency services) will be offered to customers on the same basis as energy supply. Although the title of the measure does not specifically mention integrated resource planning, there is no doubt that compliance with the draft directive would involve the application of the integrated resource planning concept throughout the Community. This would have long-term positive effects for the environment (beyond 2000) and energy policy in general and would act as the perfect complementary action to the Community's proposals for an internal energy market.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2756/96 by Caroline JACKSON to the Commission. EU citizen's eligibility to vote in France
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, JACKSON CAROLINE
Subjects: EU national, Treaty on European Union, civil rights, local election, nationality, right to stand for election, right to vote













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2756/96 by Caroline JACKSON to the Commission. EU citizen's eligibility to vote in France  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0063 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2756/96 by Caroline Jackson (PPE) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: EU citizen's eligibility to vote in FranceSubsequent to its reply of 2 April 1996 to Written Question E-0452/96 ((OJ C 217, 26.7.1996, p. 45. )) what steps has the Commission now taken to ensure that the French government implements Article 8b of the Maastricht Treaty as regards the right of all EU citizens to vote and stand in local government elections?If the French government continues to do nothing, what can the Commission do to ensure that this article of the Treaty is implemented? Is it, perhaps, ultimately directly applicable?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (6 December 1996)The Commission has instituted Article 169 proceedings against France by sending a reasoned opinion. This is because France has still not adopted the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Council Directive 94/80/EC of 19 December 1994 concerning the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in municipal elections by citizens of the Union residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals ((OJ L 368, 31.12.1994. )).A draft law transposing the Directive has been submitted by the French Government to the national parliament ((Projet de loi organique no 2210. )). According to the French authorities, the text will be among those tabled for debate at the beginning of next year.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2789/96 by Antonio TAJANI , Riccardo GAROSCI to the Commission. The introduction by the Italian Government of a tax for Europe
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, GAROSCI, TAJANI
Subjects: Italy, monetary union, national budget, national economy, tax, tax system













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2789/96 by Antonio TAJANI , Riccardo GAROSCI to the Commission. The introduction by the Italian Government of a tax for Europe  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0034 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2789/96 by Antonio Tajani (UPE) and Riccardo Garosci (UPE) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: The introduction by the Italian Government of a tax for EuropeAs part of its new budgetary measures, the Italian Government has decided to introduce a tax for Europe.This heavy new tax, which the Prime Minister, Mr Prodi, has judged necessary to enable Italy to take part in the first stage of monetary union, has no equivalent in the other European countries.The new tax will have an adverse impact on the Italian economy as will the whole of the budget, which is based on higher taxation rather than cuts in public spending and thus takes the opposite approach to that adopted by the other Member States with a view to meeting the Maastricht targets.Has the Commission in any way hinted at or proposed such a tax, or even imposed it on the Italian Government?Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission (7 November 1996)The Commission has recently indicated the need for Italy to make additional progress in the area of fiscal consolidation. It has not, however, introduced any specific proposal or requested any particular intervention. Therefore, it is quite impossible that the decision to introduce a 'tax for Europe' could have been suggested or even less imposed by the Commission.The Commission would in addition recall that it has always sought in the broad guideline of economic policy to reduce expenditure rather than to increase taxation, to improve Member States' budgetary situations.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2720/96 by Riccardo NENCINI to the Commission. Waste dump for special solid waste in the middle of the Val di Cecina
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, NENCINI
Subjects: Italy, environmental protection, storage of waste, waste management













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2720/96 by Riccardo NENCINI to the Commission. Waste dump for special solid waste in the middle of the Val di Cecina  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0022 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2720/96 by Riccardo Nencini (PSE) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Waste dump for special solid waste in the middle of the Val di CecinaThe Provincial Council of Pisa has decided to locate a waste tip for special solid waste in the middle of the Val di Cecina. No environmental impact assessment has been carried out in this area, where seams of Volterra rock-salt are to be found, and the special sludge to be disposed of contains harmful substances such as trivalent chrome and other heavy metals. The waste from the treated sludge is to be recovered and recycled in processing plants.Will the Commission confirm that the rules governing the disposal of waste must be complied with?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (22 November 1996)The Italian authorities have just informed the Commission that the Provincial Council of Pisa has, by Decision No 169 of 5 July 1996, revoked its Decision No 80 of 26 March 1996 concerning the waste disposal site in question.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2733/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. European Guarantee Fund for the audiovisual sector
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Community budget, EU programme, European Investment Fund, audiovisual production, project evaluation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2733/96 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. European Guarantee Fund for the audiovisual sector  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0058 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2733/96 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: European Guarantee Fund for the audiovisual sectorThe creation of a European market in the audiovisual sector presupposes the creation of 'European works', which means works produced in the Community Member States, as defined in Article 6 of Directive 89/552/EEC ((OJ L 298, 17.10.1989, p. 23.)). In June 1995, following the European conference on the audiovisual sector, the Commission realized the need for a financial instrument to reduce the risks of financing European films. This led to the establishment of a European Guarantee Fund whose purpose is to spread the financial risks in the audiovisual sector. The European Investment Fund (EIF), set up in June 1994, has demonstrated its readiness to administer a guarantee fund intended specifically for the audiovisual industry.Will the Commission:1. allocate additional resources to the fund in the Community budget, instead of transferring ECU 90 million from the appropriations intended for the MEDIA II Programme?2. Tackle the problem of providing sufficient finance to meet the fund's ambitions? This is not so much a question of establishing whether or not the ECU 90 m is adequate but of considering whether the decision to make it available to television scriptwriters as well as the actual cinema industry carries the risk that limited resources will be spread too thinly.Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (28 November 1996)1. The Community contribution will not be taken from the MEDIA II programme budget. It is part of the overall financial programme for the audiovisual sector for which the Commission has proposed total funding of ECU 400 million, including ECU 310 million to go to the MEDIA II programme (1996-2000).2. To ensure the financial efficiency of the fund, a minimum of capital is required. Market analysis and professional consultations estimated this at a total of ECU 200 million, to be provided by the Commission and the public and private financial sectors. Taking into account the joint guarantee and insurance agreements which the fund may conclude with third parties, the total amount of guarantees granted in respect of European audiovisual productions may reach ECU 100 million by the year 2000.Selected projects will be assessed by the financial institutions in consultation with experts from the European Investment Fund and the profession. The assessment will be made on the basis of the following criteria: financial credibility and the potential for release on the European and world markets.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2760/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. Italy's failure to comply with the directive on the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes
Date: 1996-10-21
Institutions: European Parliament, TAMINO
Subjects: EC Directive, Italy, animal experimentation, application of EU law, infringement procedure (EU), national implementing measure, protection of animals, scientific research













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2760/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. Italy's failure to comply with the directive on the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0029 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2760/96 by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Commission (21 October 1996)Subject: Italy's failure to comply with the directive on the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposesIn its answers to questions 2455/92 ((OJ C 141, 19.5.1993, p. 32.)) and 1747/93 ((OJ C 46, 14.2.1994, p. 34.)) the Commission said that Italian legislative decree No 116/1992, in which Directive 86/609/EEC ((OJ L 358, 18.12.1986, p. 1.)) was transposed 'fails to comply with Article 17 of the Directive' and that it would 'communicate this to the Italian authorities'. As result of this communication the Italian Minister of Health drafted a ministerial decree to remedy the shortcoming on 22 December 1993 on the basis of Article 24 of the Directive. Unfortunately this decree never came into force, despite the confirmation given in the Commission's answer to Written Question 1541/95 ((OJ C 230, 4.9.1995, p. 49.)) that it had 'immediately contacted the Italian authorities in order to learn their position on this matter'. Three years have now passed and Italian legislation continues to fail to comply with the directive.Can the Commission say:1. what explanations the Italian authorities had to offer on this subject?2. whether it intends to initiate infringement proceedings against Italy?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (11 December 1996)1. The Commission formally drew the attention of the Italian authorities to this matter by letter in 1995. The matter was further raised at a meeting with the national authorities under Directive 86/609/EEC on 4 and 5 September 1996. At this meeting, the Italian authorities confirmed their commitment to ensuring that the Directive was fully respected, and their intention to resolve any difficulties of implementation in Italy. Another meeting is planned for April 1997, and this will provide an additional opportunity to check and discuss what progress has been made.2. The Commission does not rule out the possibility of infringement proceedings against Italy if this matter cannot be otherwise resolved.