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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2976/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. Export of sheep
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: CRAWLEY, European Parliament
Subjects: EC Directive, animal welfare, protection of animals, sheep, transport of animals, veterinary legislation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2976/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. Export of sheep  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0041 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2976/96 by Christine Crawley (PSE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Export of sheepCan the Commission explain what action it is taking to ensure that sheep in the live export trade are not subject to unnecessary suffering?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (14 January 1997)The transport of sheep, like other animals when exported to third countries from the Community, is subject to Council Directive 91/628/EEC ((OJ L 340, 11.12.1991 (modified by Directive 95/227/EC of OJ L 148, 30.6.1995). )) governing such matters as feeding and watering requirements, maximum journey times, design of vehicles etc. Day to day enforcement of the Directive is in the hands of the Member States, although the Commission has initiated an inspection programme within the Member States in order to ensure that the applicable legislation is properly enforced.It is furthermore the intention of the Commission to propose further detailed rules on minimum requirements for staging points and additional standards for road vehicles used for the carriage of livestock on journeys exceeding a duration of eight hours.It is the Commission view that it is possible to transport sheep in satisfactory welfare conditions if the relevant Community rules are respected.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2916/96 by Paul LANNOYE to the Commission. Data and explanations regarding the growth of transportation in the plutonium sector
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: European Parliament, LANNOYE
Subjects: access to EU information, fuel reprocessing, health risk, nuclear fuel, occupational health, plutonium, public health, radiation protection, transport of dangerous goods













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2916/96 by Paul LANNOYE to the Commission. Data and explanations regarding the growth of transportation in the plutonium sector  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0085 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2916/96 by Paul Lannoye (V) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Data and explanations regarding the growth of transportation in the plutonium sectorThe development of the plutonium sector - a fuel used in Europe which involves both plutonium, in the form of the oxide PuO2, which is the product of reprocessing plants (La Hague and Sellafield) and new MOX fuel from production plants (Dessel in Belgium, Marcoule and Cadarache in France) - involves a marked increase in the transportation of hazardous materials, which must be properly assessed in order to verify that the practices in question (reprocessing and the use of MOX fuel) are still justified (see Article 6(2) of Directive 96/29/Euratom ((OJ L 159, 29.6.1996, p. 1. )) in view of the radiological consequences.Besides the exposure risks linked to the industrial processes themselves, transportation can contribute significantly to the exposure of workers and members of the public.Will the Commission furnish the data (number of consignments, quantities transported per vehicle) relating to the transport of plutonium oxide, MOX and spent fuels for the years 1985, 1990 and 1995 and forecasts for the year 2000:by mode of transport (road, rail, air, sea); broken down according to whether shipments took place within the European Union or are the result of contracts with non-member countries?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (17 December 1996)The research undertaken by the Commission to answer the Honourable Member's question has revealed that this is a very extensive and complex matter. More detailed investigations are necessary, involving a number of departments. The Commission will inform the Honourable Member of the outcome of these investigations once they are completed.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2969/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Rights in the Belgian merchant navy
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: Belgium, carrier, competence of the Member States, labour law, merchant fleet, public authorities, social legislation, trade union













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2969/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Rights in the Belgian merchant navy  


Official Journal C 072 , 07/03/1997 P. 0086 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2969/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Rights in the Belgian merchant navyThe Antwerp merchant navy 'pool' made up of trade unions, shipowners and the Belgian Government is apparently negotiating an agreement with the following objectives:- abolition of the pool of seamen,- changes to the labour relations and social rights in force under the current agreement governing the pool.If this pool of seamen were indeed to be abolished, it would affect the social rights acquired by Community workers (1200 Belgian workers, 280 Spanish workers, etc.).Does the Commission have any information on the subject? Has the Commission taken or will it take any steps to prevent the loss of rights acquired by this group of workers?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (4 December 1996)The Commission does not have any information concerning the possible abolition of the pool of seamen in Antwerp.The organisation of this pool and the relations between the trade unions, employers and the authorities in the Member States are the responsibility of the Member States, and the Commission has no jurisdiction in this matter, except in the event of an infringement of Community law.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2956/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Production aid under the COM for olive oil
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of the European Union, European Commission, European Parliament, common organisation of markets, cultivation techniques, exchange of information, olive oil, product quality, production aid, proposal (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2956/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Production aid under the COM for olive oil  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0055 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2956/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Production aid under the COM for olive oilIs the Commission aware that, should the reform of the COM for olive oil involve aid not linked to production, this would give rise to a passive attitude on the part of producers, the neglect of cultivation techniques and a decline in product quality?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2953/96, E-2954/96, E-2955/96, E-2956/96, E-2957/96, E-2958/96, E-2959/96, E-2960/96, E-2961/96, E-2962/96 and E-2964/96 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (26 November 1996)The Commission will be discussing the different options for the reform of the olive oil common market organization (CMO) in the very near future. A document will then be transmitted speedily to the Parliament and the Council for discussion before any concrete proposals are finalised.The Commission will certainly take into account the Honourable Members' remarks and questions concerning employment, intervention aid to real production, aid per tree, consumption aid, quality, impact on the environment and the specific problems of Spain and some of its producer regions.It would not be correct to comment in detail at this stage on the various options for reforms except to repeat that the new common market organisation should be transparent, simple, easy to control and should target producers efficiently.The Commission attaches great importance to quality and believes that, whatever option is chosen, there will be an important role for Member States and regions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2958/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Reform of the current COM for olive oil
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of the European Union, European Commission, European Parliament, aid to agriculture, common organisation of markets, oleaginous plant, olive oil, production aid, proposal (EU), terms for aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2958/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Reform of the current COM for olive oil  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0055 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2958/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Reform of the current COM for olive oilWhy has the Commission proposed the simplification method (aid per tree) with a view to reforming the current COM for olive oil rather than the existing shortcomings in the actual assessment of production?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2953/96, E-2954/96, E-2955/96, E-2956/96, E-2957/96, E-2958/96, E-2959/96, E-2960/96, E-2961/96, E-2962/96 and E-2964/96 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (26 November 1996)The Commission will be discussing the different options for the reform of the olive oil common market organization (CMO) in the very near future. A document will then be transmitted speedily to the Parliament and the Council for discussion before any concrete proposals are finalised.The Commission will certainly take into account the Honourable Members' remarks and questions concerning employment, intervention aid to real production, aid per tree, consumption aid, quality, impact on the environment and the specific problems of Spain and some of its producer regions.It would not be correct to comment in detail at this stage on the various options for reforms except to repeat that the new common market organisation should be transparent, simple, easy to control and should target producers efficiently.The Commission attaches great importance to quality and believes that, whatever option is chosen, there will be an important role for Member States and regions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2990/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Human rights clause
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: European Parliament, MENDEZ DE VIGO
Subjects: agreement (EU), cooperation agreement (EU), democracy, human rights













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2990/96 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Human rights clause  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0045 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2990/96 by Iñigo Méndez de Vigo (PPE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Human rights clause1. Are there currently any cooperation agreements between the European Union and third countries which do not contain a 'human rights' clause?2. Could the Commission say what the procedure is for suspending a cooperation agreement which includes the abovementioned clause in the event of human rights abuse? When is the agreement actually suspended: from the moment when such abuse is reported or only after the report has been confirmed by the Commission?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (20 December 1996)The questions raised by the Honourable Member were addressed in the Communication from the Commission on the inclusion of respect for democratic principles and human rights in agreements between the Community and third countries ((COM (95) 216 final. )). The text clearly establishes that from 1992 onwards, a clause defining democratic principles and human rights as an 'essential element' has been included in all agreements with third countries.This clause makes human rights the subject of common interest, part of the dialogue and an instrument for analysing various positive measures. An additional clause enables the parties, where necessary, to take 'restrictive measures in proportion' to the gravity of the offence. Specifically, any serious and persistent human rights violations or any serious interruptions of democratic process (a 'material breach' of the agreement) can constitute grounds for terminating the agreement or suspending its application in whole or in part.On 29 May 1995, pursuant to the Communication, the Council approved the relevant standard formulation that must henceforth be included in agreements between the Community and third countries.More specifically, as regards the intra-Community procedure for implementing such suspension, and on the revised fourth Lomé Convention ((Signed in November 1995 in Mauritius. )) front, a proposal has been submitted to the Council; to date, no decision has been reached.However, under the provisions laid down in this regard in the abovementioned Convention, for example, technical and financial cooperation with Niger was partially suspended following the coup there on 27 January 1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2922/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Mount Athos
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Community budget, EU aid, Macedonia, Orthodoxy, competence of the Member States, cultural heritage, cultural policy, heritage protection, use of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2922/96 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Mount Athos  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0091 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2922/96 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Mount AthosThe monasteries of Mount Athos are monuments of Christianity and also cultural monuments both for Greece and the whole of the European Union.The treasures contained in the monasteries on Mount Athos bear witness to the cultural heritage of Europe but also to the ecumenical nature of Orthodoxy. It is undoubtedly a priority of the Commission to protect these treasures.Will the Commission explain in detail:1. What funds have so far been made available by the EU in this connection, and for what purposes?2. What funds have been earmarked for the years ahead in respect of which projects, who asked for them and who is responsible for monitoring these funds from the moment they are disbursed and thereafter?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (16 December 1996)Aware of the religious, historical and cultural importance of Mount Athos, and on the basis of the Parliament's support and resolutions, the Commission has helped to finance, since 1987, the restoration works undertaken on the holy monasteries. The contribution for 1987 was 100 000 ECU and for 1989-1995 the contribution was 300 000 ECU per year (for 1996, the contribution is in the process of being committed).These financial contributions have been attributed from the budgetary line B-3200 (destined to support programmes for the protection and preservation of Europe's rich and diverse cultural heritage) directly to the centre for the preservation of Mount Athos heritage (Ke.D.A.K.), which is under the direct supervision of the ministry for Macedonia and Thrace.The financial support is given on the basis of the annual restoration programmes submitted to the Commission by Ke.D.A.K. (in full consultation and agreement of the holy community of Mount Athos), which - under the direct supervision of the ministry for Macedonia and Thrace - is responsible for the execution of the restoration works.As financial commitments are based on the availability of credits, allocated each year for culture, within the framework of the Community's annual budget, the Commission is not in a position to inform the Honourable Member about either short or long term financial forecasts for the restoration of Mount Athos monasteries.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2955/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Reform of the COM for olive oil
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of the European Union, European Commission, European Parliament, common organisation of markets, exchange of information, olive oil, proposal (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2955/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Reform of the COM for olive oil  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0055 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2955/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Reform of the COM for olive oilIn view of the fairly broad consensus that the current COM for olive oil has functioned adequately, why has the Commission raised the issue of reforming the COM rather than merely rectifying the shortcomings found in its operation?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2953/96, E-2954/96, E-2955/96, E-2956/96, E-2957/96, E-2958/96, E-2959/96, E-2960/96, E-2961/96, E-2962/96 and E-2964/96 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (26 November 1996)The Commission will be discussing the different options for the reform of the olive oil common market organization (CMO) in the very near future. A document will then be transmitted speedily to the Parliament and the Council for discussion before any concrete proposals are finalised.The Commission will certainly take into account the Honourable Members' remarks and questions concerning employment, intervention aid to real production, aid per tree, consumption aid, quality, impact on the environment and the specific problems of Spain and some of its producer regions.It would not be correct to comment in detail at this stage on the various options for reforms except to repeat that the new common market organisation should be transparent, simple, easy to control and should target producers efficiently.The Commission attaches great importance to quality and believes that, whatever option is chosen, there will be an important role for Member States and regions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2963/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Mixing of olive oils and oils from other oilseeds
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, food inspection, fraud against the EU, marketing, olive oil, product designation, product quality, sanction (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2963/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Mixing of olive oils and oils from other oilseeds  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0101 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2963/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Mixing of olive oils and oils from other oilseedsDoes the Commission intend to take action to ban and prevent the mixing of olive oil with oils from other oilseeds in order to rectify fraud and preserve the quality of olive oil as a highly regarded product?Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission (16 December 1996)The Commission agrees that it is important to preserve the quality of olive oil. The task group set up in the olive oil sector ((Annex of Regulation No 136/66/CEE - OJ 172, 309.1966 as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 356/92 - OJ L 39, 15.2.1992. )) has asked national control bodies to pay particular attention to this question.It would be irregular to market under the description of olive oil ((Commission 1995 and 1996 annual antifraud workprogrammes; COM(95) 98 final of 8.2.1995, COM(96) 17 final. )) a product which does not correspond to the organoleptic characteristics of olive oil and, therefore, for which an aid can not be paid. If such an irregularity is detected, the Member State concerned is bound to apply administrative financial penalties in accordance with Article 3.b of Regulation (EEC) No 2568/91 ((OJ L 248, 5.9.1991. )), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3288/92 ((OJ L 327, 13.11.1992. )), without prejudice to other more severe penalties.There is however no ban on the marketing without payment of aid of a product correctly described as mixed oils.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2961/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Employment and olive- growing
Date: 1996-11-08
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of the European Union, European Commission, European Parliament, common organisation of markets, employment policy, job preservation, olive oil, olive-growing, proposal (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2961/96 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Employment and olive- growing  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0056 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2961/96 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (8 November 1996)Subject: Employment and olive-growingDoes the Commission know how many jobs are linked to olive-growing and the production of olive oil?Joint answer to Written Questions E-2953/96, E-2954/96, E-2955/96, E-2956/96, E-2957/96, E-2958/96, E-2959/96, E-2960/96, E-2961/96, E-2962/96 and E-2964/96 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (26 November 1996)The Commission will be discussing the different options for the reform of the olive oil common market organization (CMO) in the very near future. A document will then be transmitted speedily to the Parliament and the Council for discussion before any concrete proposals are finalised.The Commission will certainly take into account the Honourable Members' remarks and questions concerning employment, intervention aid to real production, aid per tree, consumption aid, quality, impact on the environment and the specific problems of Spain and some of its producer regions.It would not be correct to comment in detail at this stage on the various options for reforms except to repeat that the new common market organisation should be transparent, simple, easy to control and should target producers efficiently.The Commission attaches great importance to quality and believes that, whatever option is chosen, there will be an important role for Member States and regions.