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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3451/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. Racist border controls
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: CRAWLEY, European Parliament
Subjects: EU national, France, border control, identity document, racial discrimination, racism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3451/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. Racist border controls  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0088 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3451/96 by Christine Crawley (PSE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: Racist border controlsFurther to my question E-1595/96 ((OJ C 305, 15.10.1996, p. 113. )) regarding a group of students from East Birmingham College who were subject to racist border controls in France, I would like to supply further information of the incidents in question, the first of which took place at the Ostend/Dunkirk border on 27 April 1996 at approximately 5.00 p.m., and the second which took place when the group were boarding a ferry at Dunkirk (travelling to Dover) at approximately 20.00 hrs. In both incidents black students were the only members of the group to be removed from the bus for questioning, and subject to body and luggage searches in what were quite blatant acts of racism.Having provided further details as requested, I would be grateful to know what action the Commission will take to ensure that no country carries out border controls of a racist nature?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (31 January 1997)The Commission has asked the Member State concerned for information regarding the facts raised to by the Honourable Member. It will inform her of its findings.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3451/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. Racist border controls (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: CRAWLEY, European Parliament
Subjects: EU national, France, border control, identity document, racial discrimination, racism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3451/96 by Christine CRAWLEY to the Commission. Racist border controls (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 045 , 10/02/1998 P. 0002 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3451/96 by Christine Crawley (PSE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: Racist border controlsFurther to my question E-1595/96 ((OJ C 305, 15.10.1996, p. 113. )) regarding a group of students from East Birmingham College who were subject to racist border controls in France, I would like to supply further information of the incidents in question, the first of which took place at the Ostend/Dunkirk border on 27 April 1996 at approximately 5.00 p.m., and the second which took place when the group were boarding a ferry at Dunkirk (travelling to Dover) at approximately 20.00 hrs. In both incidents black students were the only members of the group to be removed from the bus for questioning, and subject to body and luggage searches in what were quite blatant acts of racism.Having provided further details as requested, I would be grateful to know what action the Commission will take to ensure that no country carries out border controls of a racist nature?Supplementary answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (11 July 1997)Further to its answer of 31 January 1997 ((OJ C 96, 24.3.1997. )), the Commission asked the French authorities for details concerning the incident referred to by the Honourable Member.The Commission has not received a reply to date. A reminder has been sent to the French authorities.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3498/96 by Hugh McMAHON to the Commission. Court of Auditor's report 1995 - ESF in the UK
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: European Parliament, MCMAHON
Subjects: European Court of Auditors, Structural Funds, United Kingdom, education policy, report, use of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3498/96 by Hugh McMAHON to the Commission. Court of Auditor's report 1995 - ESF in the UK  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0086 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3498/96 by Hugh McMahon (PSE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: Court of Auditor's report 1995 - ESF in the UKThe Commission and the UK Government are criticized in the current Court of Auditor's report for reopening eight files for 1993 despite the fact that there was no legal base for this expenditure which breaches the financial regulations.Can the Commission give exact details of the eight projects mentioned in the Court of Auditors' report? Did they involve national training schemes, local authorities, higher education or the voluntary sector, and will the Commission give the geographical location of the above projects?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (21 January 1997)As the Commission explained in the Court of auditors' report cited by the Honourable Member, the decision to use 1994-1999 credits allocated to the United Kingdom to cover eligible expenditure incurred in the previous programming period was based upon Article 14(3) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 ((OJ L 374, 31.12.1988 as amended OJ L 193, 31.7.1993. )) regarding coordination of the different structural funds between themselves and other instruments.With regard to the exact details the Honourable Member is aware that the Commission does not track payments at the level of individual projects. Should information on specific project details be required, this information can be requested from the department for education and employment in London.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3500/96 by Alfonso NOVO BELENGUER to the Commission. Infringement of the law on the Valencian language
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: European Parliament, NOVO BELENGUER
Subjects: Community of Valencia, European integration, infringement of EU law, minority language, ordinance, regional culture, ruling













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3500/96 by Alfonso NOVO BELENGUER to the Commission. Infringement of the law on the Valencian language  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0089 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3500/96 by Alfonso Novo Belenguer (ARE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: Infringement of the law on the Valencian languageHaving regard to the importance in the sphere of European development and integration of the minority languages in the various Member States of the Union, and having regard to the constant disrespect shown, even at official level, towards the various legal provisions recognizing that the native language of the region of Valencia is Valencian, is the Commission aware of the legal provisions and rulings which, without any doubt, recognize that the language spoken in the Autonomous Community of Valencia, which is different from Spanish, is called Valencian?Is the Commission aware that, in various publications produced by itself and other institutions which are also funded by the executive body of the Union, the legal provisions enacted by both the Spanish State and the Valencian Autonomous Community are constantly and flagrantly infringed in that they do not recognize that the native language of the region of Valencia is Valencian?Does the Commission plan to take any measures to prevent the constant violation of the letter and the spirit of Spanish national and Valencian regional legislation?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (17 January 1997)The Commission, mindful of the fact that cultural heritage is a key element in the building of Europe, is actively involved in the promotion of regional or minority languages and cultures.Languages which come into this category are those native tongues which are traditionally spoken by a section of the population of a Member State.With regard to Valencian, the Honourable Member is asked to refer to the answer given to the written question P-1325/95 by Mr Garcia-Margallo y Marfil ((OJ C 190, 24.7.1995. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3454/96 by Bernie MALONE to the Commission. Leonardo programme
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: European Parliament, MALONE
Subjects: EU programme, administrative formalities, education grant, payment, school fees, vocational training













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3454/96 by Bernie MALONE to the Commission. Leonardo programme  


Official Journal C 091 , 20/03/1997 P. 0085 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3454/96 by Bernie Malone (PSE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: Leonardo programmeCould the Commission indicate what action has been taken or is being planned in order to improve the operation of the Leonardo programme, namely to reduce the amount of 'red tape', to speed up the financial procedures, specifically payments for student placements, and to increase the ECU 200 placement allocation?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (13 January 1997)The Commission shares the Honourable Member's concern about reducing the administrative burden associated with the Leonardo programme, and has already introduced a number of improvements with this in mind.As regards the improvement of financial procedures, particularly in connection with student grants, the Commission's policy is now to pay 65% of the total amount due for the placement programme on signature of the contract, followed by a second advance payment of 25% on presentation of the interim report. 90% of the grant is thus available to the promoter at the end of the first year of a placement programme which runs for two years.Concerning the question of the organisational costs authorised in the context of the management of placement programmes (the present ceilings being ECU 200 per beneficiary and ECU 15 000 per promoter per year), the Commission is in the process of considering new administrative arrangements for the 1996-97 financial year which would make it possible to make a greater contribution to the organisational costs, with a view to improving the quality of placement and exchange programmes.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3420/96 by Mary BANOTTI to the Commission. Somalia and war
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: BANOTTI, European Parliament
Subjects: Somalia, democracy, import restriction, international sanctions, military equipment, military regime, peacekeeping, war













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3420/96 by Mary BANOTTI to the Commission. Somalia and war  


Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0086 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3420/96 by Mary Banotti (PPE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: Somalia and warGiven the continuing appalling situation in Somalia, is the Commission aware that the Somali coast is wide open to anyone who wants to bring in guns?Is the Commission aware of the possibility that anyone can go in and manipulate the situation, provide more weapons and therefore make the situation worse?Is there anything that is being or can be done to promote reconciliation in that region?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (7 January 1997)The Commission is aware that the Somali coast, the second longest in Africa, is easily accessible and open.The Commission fully supports the United Nations (UN) security council resolution of 23 January 1992 imposing an embargo on all arms deliveries to Somalia and is providing the UN security council committee on violation of mandatory arms embargo in Somalia with all the information it has about violations of the embargo.At the same time the Commission is supporting grass roots initiatives to foster peace and reconciliation and the establishment and consolidation of civil authorities in Somalia.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3482/96 by Maartje van PUTTEN to the Commission. Implementation of DAC guidelines
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: European Parliament, VAN PUTTEN
Subjects: Development Assistance Committee, EU Member State, OECD, development plan, environmental policy, impact study, operational programme, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3482/96 by Maartje van PUTTEN to the Commission. Implementation of DAC guidelines  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0079 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3482/96 by Maartje van Putten (PSE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: Implementation of DAC guidelinesThe Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has adopted seven sets of guidelines on development and the environment.As the Commission is a full member of the DAC, are these guidelines legally binding? If not, to what extent and in what way does the Commission apply the DAC guidelines in its development projects and programmes?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (14 January 1997)The Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has actually adopted nine sets of guidelines on aid and the environment. These guidelines are not legally binding on the members of the DAC but are, nonetheless, recommendations that DAC members have pledged to integrate into their own strategic and practical guidelines in environmental and development aid matters.The OECD's guidelines are essentially aimed at helping the policy makers and officials, both in the donor organizations and in the developing countries, to draw up regional and international environmental strategies, programmes and projects. In this connection, the Commission has distributed all the OECD/DAC guidelines to the geographical and technical units in charge of implementing Community development cooperation measures, and the delegations of the Commission.As regards environmental impact analysis, the Commission's specific policies are based on the OECD's guidelines and reflect their recommendations, not only regarding impact analysis, but also on issues relating to national strategies for the environment and the involuntary displacement and resettlement of local people.In designing and implementing development projects to which it contributes, the Commission regularly uses the thematic guidelines covering chemical products management, combatting parasites, reducing the impact of natural disasters, protecting marine and coastal environments, and using wetlands.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3495/96 by Yannos KRANIDIOTIS to the Commission. New customs duties which Turkey intends to levy on imports
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: European Parliament, KRANIDIOTIS
Subjects: Türkiye, common customs tariff, credit, customs duties, import tax, tax system













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3495/96 by Yannos KRANIDIOTIS to the Commission. New customs duties which Turkey intends to levy on imports  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0082 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3495/96 by Yannos Kranidiotis (PSE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: New customs duties which Turkey intends to levy on importsThe Customs Union Agreement signed by Turkey on 6 March 1995 provides, inter alia, that the contracting parties may not impose customs tariffs or taxes on trade between them and are obliged to implement new customs tariffs in their relations with third countries.On 22 July 1996, the Central Bank of Turkey decided to impose a new tax of 6% on foreign currency loans contracted in Turkey. In reply to question H-660/96 ((European Parliament debates (September 1996). )) the Council indicated that this new tax was a form of indirect taxation on imports since it was also imposed on credit transactions for the funding of imports, which would have required prior consultation with the Turkish authorities.Hence, this decision by Turkey to impose new taxes runs counter to the commitments it entered into with regard to the European Union concerning implementation of the Customs Union.In the report adopted by the Commission on 9 October 1996 on the progress of relations between the EU and Turkey since the entry into force of the Customs Union, no reference is made to this new tax imposed by the Turkish Government.Why did the Commission avoid any reference to this in its report and what steps does it intend to take in response to this indirect increase in duties in Turkey?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (17 January 1997)In its answer to the Honourable Member's Oral Question No H-0661/96 on the same subject, the Commission stated that it was still examining the conformity of the 6% tax on foreign currency loans adopted in Turkey last July with the provisions on indirect taxation in the Customs Union Decision No 1/95 of the European Community-Turkey Association Council on implementing the final phase of the Customs Union.Firstly, the Commission would point out that the loans subject to the tax at issue can be used in a wide variety of activities not limited to funding imports. It is not, therefore, a fiscal measure equivalent to a customs duty.Furthermore, Article 50 of the Decision on the Customs Union regarding aspects of indirect taxation provides, in particular, that taxation on imported products must not exceed that on similar domestic products. In the case in point, it appears that the same tax rate is imposed in Turkey on loans in national currency. It follows that the tax in question is not of a discriminatory nature proscribed by Article 50.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3444/96 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Recruitment of women chauffeurs by the institutions
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: European Parliament, WADDINGTON
Subjects: EU institution, adult education, competition (EU), dissemination of EU information, drivers, gender equality, public awareness campaign, recruitment, woman













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3444/96 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Recruitment of women chauffeurs by the institutions  


Official Journal C 105 , 03/04/1997 P. 0074 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3444/96 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: Recruitment of women chauffeurs by the institutionsFurther to my Written Question E-3171/95 ((OJ C 91, 27.3.1996, p. 39. )), what specific measures, such as the targeting of information described in the Commission's answer has the Commission taken to encourage the recruitment of women at all levels and for all available posts, particularly in view of the present recruitment of staff from the new Member States?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (15 January 1997)As stated in its answer to the Honourable Member's Written Question E-3171/95 ((OJ C 91, 27.3.1996. )) the Commission will endeavour to recruit women to occupations which, for no valid reason, are traditionally a male preserve.For that purpose, it will target information specifically on the female population so as to encourage women to take part in the competitions held periodically by the institutions to recruit drivers.Moreover, thought will be given to developing relevant training measures to encourage applications for such posts from women already working in the institutions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3480/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. The Aviano air-base - the need for an environmental impact assessment (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: European Parliament, TAMINO
Subjects: European Commission, Italy, United States, airport, environmental impact, exchange of information, impact study, military base, noise pollution













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3480/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. The Aviano air-base - the need for an environmental impact assessment (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 060 , 25/02/1998 P. 0007 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3480/96 by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: The Aviano air-base - the need for an environmental impact assessmentNear the village of Aviano (PN) there is a military air-base used by the United States, and the Pentagon has decided to finance work to double the size of the existing facilities.Without entering into the political merits of the question, it has to be admitted that there are serious environmental problems, such as local planning constraints and noise pollution. Whilst historic and political agreements between the United States and Italy allow the former to use the land on which the air base is situated, it is hard to understand why it is possible to circumvent the requirement to carry out an environmental impact assessment concerning the doubling the size of the base, in accordance with Community parameters, not least because the effects go beyond the boundaries of the base itself.Is the Commission aware of the facts outlined above and does it consider it necessary or at least appropriate to carry out an environmental impact assessment?Supplementary answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (4 July 1997)Further to its answer of 20 January 1997 ((OJ C 83, 14.3.1997. )), the Commission can inform the Honourable Member of the following.The Commission has asked the Italian authorities for information on the application of Directive 85/337/EEC ((OJ L 175, 5.7.1985. )) in respect of the plan to double the size of the existing facilities on the Aviano (PN) military air base.No reply has yet been forthcoming. A reminder will be sent.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3480/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. The Aviano air-base - the need for an environmental impact assessment
Date: 1996-12-09
Institutions: European Parliament, TAMINO
Subjects: Italy, United States, airport, environmental protection, military base, noise pollution













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3480/96 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. The Aviano air-base - the need for an environmental impact assessment  


Official Journal C 083 , 14/03/1997 P. 0130 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3480/96 by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Commission (9 December 1996)Subject: The Aviano air-base - the need for an environmental impact assessmentNear the village of Aviano (PN) there is a military air-base used by the United States, and the Pentagon has decided to finance work to double the size of the existing facilities.Without entering into the political merits of the question, it has to be admitted that there are serious environmental problems, such as local planning constraints and noise pollution. Whilst historic and political agreements between the United States and Italy allow the former to use the land on which the air base is situated, it is hard to understand why it is possible to circumvent the requirement to carry out an environmental impact assessment concerning the doubling the size of the base, in accordance with Community parameters, not least because the effects go beyond the boundaries of the base itself.Is the Commission aware of the facts outlined above and does it consider it necessary or at least appropriate to carry out an environmental impact assessment?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (20 January 1997)The Commission has no knowledge of the facts referred to by the Honourable Member. It has asked the Member State concerned for information and will inform the Honourable Member of its findings.