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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 435/97 by Stanislaw TILLICH to the Commission. Structural Funds and the Free State of Saxony
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, TILLICH
Subjects: EAGGF Guarantee Section, European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund, Saxony, aid system, distribution of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 435/97 by Stanislaw TILLICH to the Commission. Structural Funds and the Free State of Saxony  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0021 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0435/97 by Stanislaw Tillich (PPE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Structural Funds and the Free State of Saxony1. Can the Commission state tthe total amount of financial aid allocated to the Free State of Saxony or its bodies under the ERDF, the ESF and the EAGGF (Guidance section) in the years 1994, 1995 and 1996, broken down by fund and budgetary year?2. Can it also state the individual take-up rate of these appropriations and, where this has been the case, give details of amounts cancelled or yet to be paid giving the same breakdown as for question 1?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (28 April 1997)The information requested by the Honourable Member is set out below.No amounts have been cancelled.OBJECTIVE 1 (in MECU)>TABLE>COMMUNITY INITIATIVES (in MECU)>TABLE>(1) European Regional Development Fund. (2) European Social Fund. (3) European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund - Guidance section.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 508/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Construction of the high-speed rail link between Rome and Naples (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Italy, application of EU law, environmental impact, high-speed transport, impact study, rail network













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 508/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Construction of the high-speed rail link between Rome and Naples (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0015 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0508/97 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Construction of the high-speed rail link between Rome and NaplesDirective 85/337/EEC ((OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40.)) stipulates that an environmental impact assessment must be carried out (Article 4) in accordance with Articles 5 to 10 prior to the construction of lines for long-distance railway traffic (Annex I).Despite this, Rome City Council has authorized the commencement of work in the Tor Sapienza area on the high-speed Rome to Naples link.Contrary to the provisions of Directive 85/337/EEC, this project makes no provision for consultation of the local inhabitants of the areas affected (which include the La Rustica and Casal Bertone districts).The project, which will have an enormous environmental impact, involves the quadrupling of the track and an increase in daily traffic levels from 30 to 330 trains.Would the Commission:1. give its views on this matter?2. state whether it considers that representations should be made to the relevant Italian authorities with a view to ensuring compliance with Community law?Supplementary answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (5 June 1997)Further to the answer it gave on 13 March 1997 ((OJ C 186, 18.6.1997. )), the Commission is now able to provide the following information.In the light of the information supplied by the Honourable Member, the Commission has taken up this matter with the Italian authorities and will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure compliance with Community law in this field.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 433/97 by Ilona GRAENITZ to the Commission. Nuclear power stations
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, GRAENITZ
Subjects: EBRD, EU programme, Euratom loan, Ukraine, nuclear power station, nuclear safety, project evaluation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 433/97 by Ilona GRAENITZ to the Commission. Nuclear power stations  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0433/97 by Ilona Graenitz (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Nuclear power stations1. Will the Commission be publishing the report of the EBRD's independent panel on the completion of the Ukrainian nuclear power stations Rovno 4 and Khmelnitsky 2?2. Will the Commission comply with the recommendations of this report?3. How can the Commission explain that ECU 30 million have already been invested in these projects without the questions of economic viability and nuclear safety having been settled beforehand?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (7 April 1997)1. The report prepared by the panel of independent experts on the least cost study concerning the completion of the two VVER-1000 reactors Rovno 4 and Khmelnitsky 2 has been made available to the Parliament and to the public.2. The G7 is evaluating the report. The Commission will inform the Parliament about the results of this work. The report has been prepared at the instigation of the European bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) for use in its internal loan approval procedure.3. The European Council at Corfu and the G-7 summit at Naples agreed to put to Ukraine a comprehensive nuclear safety and energy action plan for the closure of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (CNPP). This plan stipulated that the closure of Chernobyl would be accompanied by the early completion of three new reactors to adequate safety standards, by comprehensive reforms in the energy sector, and increased energy conservation on the use of other energy sources. In this context, the European Council made financial commitments to support the implementation of the action plan (100 mecu from Tacis, up to 400 mecu as Euratom loans).On this basis, it was decided to use part of the Community's Tacis grant to ensure that a high safety level will be achieved and to provide assistance for the preparation of the loan application to Euratom and to the EBRD. An amount of 30 mecu has been committed to that end over three years (1994-1996).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 521/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Council. Kashmir
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: France, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, diplomatic profession, illegal restraint













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 521/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Council. Kashmir  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0100 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0521/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Council (19 February 1997)Subject: KashmirAccording to press reports in India, there has been a recent visit to Kashmir by ambassadors of five EU Member States - France, Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain. Will the Council explain the results of their visit and whether the question of the British hostage and the other hostages, now held for over a year, was raised?Answer (27 May 1997)There has been no recent visit to Kashmir by EU ambassadors as erroneously mentioned by press reports.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 595/97 by Antoine-François BERNARDINI to the Commission. Refining and distribution of petroleum products in France (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: BERNARDINI, European Parliament
Subjects: EU law - national law, France, competition, distributive trades, job security, motor fuel, oil refining, tax system













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 595/97 by Antoine-François BERNARDINI to the Commission. Refining and distribution of petroleum products in France (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 045 , 10/02/1998 P. 0006 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-0595/97 by Antoine-François Bernardini (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Refining and distribution of petroleum products in FranceStaff of the Esso refinery in Fos-Sur-Mer have drawn my attention to the question of refining and distribution of petroleum products in France. They query the legality of a number of measures taken by the authorities in France which will jeopardize their jobs.These measures include:- the practice of a 'loss-lender price' for major distributors which distorts competition;- a tax system which unduly favours diesel;- heavy taxes on French oil exploration, resulting in a fall in production.Can the Commission give a ruling on the legality of these measures in the light of Community law? If so, what action could be taken against the French authorities?Supplementary answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (23 June 1997)Further to its answer of 2 April 1997 ((OJ C 217, 17.7.1997, p. 216. )), the Commission has tried to obtain additional information from the complainants so as to be able to reply to the question on the refining and distribution of petroleum products in France. Since this information has not reached it, the Commission is not able to adopt a position. It will be able to examine the matter if the complainants would be kind enough to send it precise details of the facts.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 458/97 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI , Amedeo AMADEO , Roberta ANGELILLI , Spalato BELLERE' , Marco CELLAI , Gianfranco FINI , Sebastiano MUSUMECI , Gastone PARIGI , Salvatore TATARELLA , Antonio TRIZZA to the Commission. Infringement proceedings against Italy
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: AMADEO, ANGELILLI, BELLERE, CELLAI, European Parliament, FINI, MUSCARDINI, PARIGI, TATARELLA, TRIZZA
Subjects: Court of Justice of the European Union, European Commission, Italy, action for failure to fulfil an obligation, fine, infringement procedure (EU), sanction (EU)













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 458/97 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI , Amedeo AMADEO , Roberta ANGELILLI , Spalato BELLERE' , Marco CELLAI , Gianfranco FINI , Sebastiano MUSUMECI , Gastone PARIGI , Salvatore TATARELLA , Antonio TRIZZA to the Commission. Infringement proceedings against Italy  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0080 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0458/97 by Cristiana Muscardini (NI), Amedeo Amadeo (NI), Roberta Angelilli (NI), Spalato Belleré (NI), Marco Cellai (NI), Gianfranco Fini (NI), Sebastiano Musumeci (NI), Gastone Parigi (NI), Salvatore Tatarella (NI) and Antonio Trizza (NI) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Infringement proceedings against ItalyPersistent rumours in Brussels have it that Italy was fined approximately LIT 50 000 billion in all up to 1995.What infringement proceedings have been instituted against Italy since 1990? In how many cases have the proceedings already been concluded, and in how many cases are they still under way? What total amount of fines has already been imposed on Italy to date? Will the fines in question have to be paid and, if so, within what periods of time?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (1 April 1997)From 1 January 1990 to 6 March 1997, the Commission instituted 838 infringement proceedings against Italy. Over the same period, it concluded 708 proceedings. The number of procedings still under way against Italy at 6 March 1997 stands at 410.No fines have been imposed on Italy to date. The Commission would point out that it has no power to fine a Member State which infringes Community law. Article 171 of the EC Treaty empowers it to propose a pecuniary penalty to the Court when a Member State does not implement a judgment by the Court of Justice establishing an infringement. This procedure has been applied in five cases, two of which have concerned Italy.In the case concerning the failure to implement the Directive 75/442/EEC on waste disposal ((OJ L 194, 25.7.1975. )) in Campania, the Commission decided to propose a fine of ECU 123 900 for each day's delay. In the case involving the failure of Italian law to implement Directive 84/466/EURATOM on the radiation protection of persons undergoing medical examination or treatment ((OJ L 265, 5.10.1984. )), the amount of the proposed fine is ECU 159 300 for each day's delay. Once the Commission's proposal has been presented to the Court of Justice, the latter will give judgment on the principle and the amount of any pecuniary penalty which it may impose.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 474/97 by Kenneth COLLINS to the Commission. Nickel in Euro coins
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: COLLINS KENNETH, European Parliament
Subjects: EC Directive, European Union, action programme, allergy, consumer protection, dangerous substance, health risk, money, nickel, public health













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 474/97 by Kenneth COLLINS to the Commission. Nickel in Euro coins  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0085 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0474/97 by Kenneth Collins (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Nickel in Euro coinsWill the Commission confirm that it is taking all possible steps to ensure that the new Euro coins will pose no threat to public health by causing allergic reactions?If so, will the Commission inform us of its efforts, particularly in relation to the prevention of nickel allergy?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0474/97 and E-0548/97 given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission (15 April 1997)All the coin systems in the Member States include nickel in the composition of alloys used for the production of coins with the exception of Sweden. In certain cases an increase of allergic problems have been identified as resulting from permanent contact with coins containing nickel and these have given rise to concern.The Commission examined very carefully the allergic reactions caused by nickel. The result of this examination led to a Directive (94/27/EC) ((OJ L 188, 22.7.1994. )) limiting the use of nickel in certain products. This Directive applies to objects which are in direct and permanent contact with the skin. Coins are not considered to fall under this category.The current proposal of the mint directors already includes 4 coins (out of 8) which would be nickel free (1, 2, 5 and 50 cents). Following a demand by the Council, the mint directors are also examining the possibility of producing the 10 and 20 cents coins in a nickel free material (or alloy).The Commission is furthermore preparing a proposal pursuant to Article 129 of the EC Treaty for a Parliament and Council decision for the adoption of a Community action programme on the prevention of pollution-related diseases. This proposal will seek to support activities aimed at preventing and reducing allergies.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 442/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Chinese medicine and endangered species
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: China, animal life, animal product, medical research, medicine, plant life













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 442/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Chinese medicine and endangered species  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0077 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0442/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Chinese medicine and endangered speciesWhat action has the Commission considered to support the Chinese Government in changing their traditional medicine from the use of animals, especially endangered species such as tiger bones, and shifting to herbal cures?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (1 April 1997)The use of rhinoceros horn, tiger bone and bear gall bladders, but also of certain endangered plant species in traditional East Asian medicine continues to be an issue of concern. It has been on the agenda of the conference of the parties to the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (Cites) for a number of meetings now. In 1995, specific resolutions on the issues of rhinoceros and tiger conservation were adopted. At its next meeting (Harare, 9-20 June 1997), the Cites conference of the parties will consider a discussion document on the issue submitted by the United Kingdom.The United Kingdom proposes a series of concrete actions and initiatives the parties to Cites could take to assist in tackling the many aspects of this trade (biological, social, cultural as well as procedural). One of these proposals concerns the issue addressed by the Honourable Member, namely encouraging research and use of substitutes and alternatives (not necessarily herbal).The Commission supports the proposals made by the United Kingdom and will, in the light of the outcome of the June meeting, consider ways to assist in the implementation of agreed recommendations.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 530/97 by Ana MIRANDA DE LAGE to the Council. Spanish government aid to Tunisia
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, MIRANDA DE LAGE
Subjects: Spain, State aid, Tunisia, association agreement (EU), economic cooperation, human rights













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 530/97 by Ana MIRANDA DE LAGE to the Council. Spanish government aid to Tunisia  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0016 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0530/97 by Ana Miranda de Lage (PSE) to the Council (19 February 1997)Subject: Spanish government aid to TunisiaOn 26 January 1997 a Spanish newspaper published a report according to which the Spanish Government would not make its aid to Tunisia conditional upon respect for human rights by that country.In view of Articles B, F, J and J.1 of the Treaty on European Union and Articles 130u, 228 and 238 of the Treaty establishing the European Communities, and also the efforts made by the Council, the Commission and the European Parliament to ensure that the democracy clause is systematically included in agreements concluded with third countries, including Euro-Mediterranean agreements (of which Tunisia is a signatory), can the government of an EU Member State sacrifice respect for human rights to further its own national interest and not make economic cooperation with a country conditional upon respect for human rights in that country?Answer (14 July 1997)In its relations with third countries the Union indeed attaches special importance to respect for human rights and democratic principles.Tunisia was the first country to sign a Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement. Article 2 of the Agreement, referred to as "the human rights clause¨, stipulates that relations between Tunisia and the European Community and its Member States, as well as the provisions of the Agreement itself, shall be based on respect for human rights and democratic principles.This "human rights clause¨, which is systematically included in agreements with third countries, establishes a certain conditionality between the human rights record of a signatory country and the EU's readiness to increase its cooperation with that country.The Council wishes to stress that all Member States respect their obligations under the Treaty or arising out of international agreements concluded by the European Community.
Decision on the common position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1107/70 on the granting of aids for transport by rail, road and inland waterway (C4- 0584/96 95/0204(SYN))
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: Committee on Transport and Tourism, European Parliament
Subjects: combined transport, inland waterway transport, investment aid, rail transport, road transport, transport infrastructure













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Decision on the common position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1107/70 on the granting of aids for transport by rail, road and inland waterway (C4- 0584/96 95/0204(SYN))  


Official Journal C 085 , 17/03/1997 P. 0062 





A4-0011/97Decision on the common position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1107/70 on the granting of aids for transport by rail, road and inland waterway (C4-0584/96 - 95/0204(SYN))(Cooperation procedure: second reading)The European Parliament,- having regard to the common position of the Council, C4-0584/96 - 95/0204(SYN),- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((OJ C 78, 18.3.1996, p. 24.)) on the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(95)0377 ((OJ C 253, 29.9.1995, p. 22.)),- having regard to the amended Commission proposal, COM(96)0381 ((OJ C 273, 19.9.1996, p. 9.)),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 189c of the EC Treaty,- having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (A4-0011/97),1. Approves the common position;2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 444/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. GMO food labels
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: application of EU law, biotechnology, competence of the Member States, consumer information, foodstuff, foodstuffs legislation, genetically modified organism, human nutrition, labelling, marketing













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 444/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. GMO food labels  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0078 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0444/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: GMO food labelsDoes the Commission agree that an easily-identifiable symbol on food labels would be a sensible way of identifying genetically modified food and that this would be helpful for the millions of EU citizens who do not always have their reading spectacles available to read small print in ingredient lists on food labels?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (3 April 1997)Community rules for the labelling of foodstuffs which contain or consist of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), or which have been produced from, but do not contain GMOs, are set out in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) 258/97 of 27 January 1997 on novel foods and novel food ingredients ((OJ L 43, 14.2.1997. )). Because of the nature of the information to be conveyed to the consumer, which may differ substantially depending on the product concerned, the regulation does not provide for any specific and uniform type of labelling.Moreover, the Commission would point out that Article 11 (2) of Directive 79/112/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer ((OJ L 33, 8.2.1979. )) requires that the compulsory labelling information on foodstuffs shall be easy to understand and marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and indelible. The enforcement of this provision is, however, the responsibility of the Member States.