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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 496/97 by Ludivina GARCÍA ARIAS to the Commission. Implementation of Community RECHAR II initiative
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, GARCIA ARIAS
Subjects: EU initiative, European Commission, coal mining, exchange of information, industrial conversion, operational programme, principle of subsidiarity, regional policy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 496/97 by Ludivina GARCÍA ARIAS to the Commission. Implementation of Community RECHAR II initiative  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0091 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0496/97 by Ludivina García Arias (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Implementation of Community RECHAR II initiativeCan the Commission supply detailed information on the implementation of the Community RECHAR II initiative since its commencement in the fifteen Member States, with the budget details, execution and names of projects broken down by Member State?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0493/97, E-0494/97, E-0495/97 and E-0496/97 given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (8 April 1997)Under the terms of the guidelines on the Community Initiatives for industrial conversion adopted by the Commission in 1994, Member States were asked to forward draft operational programmes (OPs) to the Commission. 45 OPs were forwarded under Konver, 28 under Resider, 30 under Rechar and 13 under Retex. The Commission approved these operational programmes; their implementation, according to the principle of subsidiarity, is the responsibility of the Member States or regions which choose the projects to be financed on the basis of the OPs.The tables being sent directly to the Honourable Member and to the Secretariat of Parliament contain full details of the amounts allocated to each Retex, Rechar, Resider and Konver OP for the period 1994-97, and on the budget implementation of those Community Initiatives up to 1996. The initial allocations are expressed in 1994 prices for the Community of Twelve and in 1995 prices for the new Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 483/97 by Thomas MEGAHY to the Commission. Orphan diseases
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, MEGAHY
Subjects: action programme, disease prevention, drafting of EU law, genetic engineering, marketing, medicinal product, pharmaceutical legislation, public health, research policy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 483/97 by Thomas MEGAHY to the Commission. Orphan diseases  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0089 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0483/97 by Thomas Megahy (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Orphan diseasesCan the Commission confirm that it is now drawing up regulations to introduce legislation for medicinal products that might help people with rare genetic conditions, the so-called orphan diseases? If this is so, when can we expect the regulations to come forward?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (4 April 1997)The Commission has undertaken an international analysis of both legislative and fiscal incentives for the development of medicinal products for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of medical conditions which occur rarely (orphan medicinal products). Arising from this, proposals are being developed to establish a favourable environment for the development and availability of orphan medicinal products in Europe. The preparatory work is well advanced, and the Commission should be in a position to present a proposal by mid-1997.Moreover, the Commission intends to put forward a proposal for a Parliament and Council decision adopting a programme of Community action on rare diseases within the framework for action in the field of public health. Implementation of this programme will involve close coordination with proposals on orphan medicinal products.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 511/97 by Jannis SAKELLARIOU to the Council. Elections in Pakistan
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, SAKELLARIOU
Subjects: Pakistan, election, observer, organisation of elections, political parties, right to vote, the EU's international role













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 511/97 by Jannis SAKELLARIOU to the Council. Elections in Pakistan  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0094 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0511/97 by Jannis Sakellariou (PSE) to the Council (19 February 1997)Subject: Elections in Pakistan1. Can the Council confirm that the elections in Pakistan on 3 February 1997 were conducted in accordance with democratic principles and were general, equal and free?2. Was participation by all parties, including for example the Mohajir Quami Movement (MQM), ensured, and if not, why not?Answer (16 May 1997)In the report of the European Union Election Observer Group on the National and Provincial Assembly Elections held in Pakistan on 3 February 1997, the following conclusions are drawn:1. The European Union Observer group, which was formed only in the last few days of the election campaign, was able to visit only a small percentage of the polling stations. The group concluded on the basis of their observations that, in general, the poll was conducted in accordance with the rules and in an equitable manner, and that the results reflected the wishes of those who voted. However serious deficiencies, in the electoral register and the identification of voters, excluded a significant proportion of those who had the right to vote. The shortcomings observed, and the serious incidents reported in a small proportion of voting stations, did not in the view of the observer group alter the final outcome. They should, however, be object of follow-up action by the Electoral Commission. The observer group believe that, on the whole, voters were properly served by the election officials. Overall, the Election Commission, their polling station officials, the parties, the security forces and the voters contributed to a calm atmosphere and an orderly election.2. Voting was conducted, in general, in a calm atmosphere. There were some serious exceptions witnessed by observers in Baluchistan Province and reported in Karachi. Overall voting procedures were orderly, with voting officials making brave efforts to ensure transparent voting procedures in frequently difficult conditions in terms of space and/or facilities available.In Karachi, the observer terms received credible reports of serious instances of intimidation, and the possible collusion of the security forces in them. These instances appear to be targeted at preventing MQM(A) party agents from being present in certain polling stations, and discouraging MQM(A) supporters from casting their votes. The observer group believe that the authorities should carry out a thorough investigation.The Council instances will raise these issues in their institutionalised contacts with the Pakistani Government.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 449/97 by Georges BERTHU to the Commission. Respect for the Union's powers and subsidiarity
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: BERTHU, European Parliament
Subjects: EU policy, EU publication, European Commission, action programme, cultural policy, principle of subsidiarity, publishing, restriction on competition, tourism, user guide













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 449/97 by Georges BERTHU to the Commission. Respect for the Union's powers and subsidiarity  


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





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0449/97 by Georges Berthu (I-EDN) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Respect for the Union's powers and subsidiarityIt is surprising to learn that the Tourism Unit in Commission DG XXIII has financed the publication of a guide containing practical information for tourists in Europe.Is this action consistent with the powers conferred on the Union by the Member States and the proviso that the 'measures in the sphere of tourism' mentioned in Article 3 are subject to a declaration attached to the Treaty to the effect that the final decision on that matter will be taken at the IGC? From the legal point of view, can the necessary powers be considered already to be in existence? Even if the Union's powers encompassed tourism, would not guides published by European institutions be contrary to subsidiarity and constitute a form of unfair competition vis-à-vis the private publishing industry?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (21 March 1997)The practical guide for tourists in Europe to which the Honourable Member refers was produced on electronic medium and mostly includes information on protection and assistance measures set up in the Member States of the European Economic Area.This project was conducted as part of implementation of the Community action plan to assist tourism (1993-1995), adopted by Council Decision 92/421/ EEC of 13 July 1992 ((OJ L 231, 13.8.1992. )) on the basis of Article 235 of the EC Treaty. Point 4 of the annex to this Decision explicitly provides for the support of such initiatives.In order to ensure that the principle of subsidiarity is respected in practice, the guide - whose purpose is illustrative - was designed to be used and adapted in accordance with the requirements and interests of operators, both public and private, acting at regional, national and international levels. The Commission therefore considers that it has acted in conformity with the principle of subsidiarity and without infringing upon either private interests or initiative.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 502/97 by Lucio MANISCO to the Commission. Humanitarian aid to Cuba
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, MANISCO
Subjects: Cuba, aid policy, aid system, economic development, food aid, humanitarian aid, quantitative restriction













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 502/97 by Lucio MANISCO to the Commission. Humanitarian aid to Cuba  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0093 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0502/97 by Lucio Manisco (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Humanitarian aid to CubaCan the Commission explain why it has halved humanitarian aid to Cuba?Answer given by Ms Bonino on behalf of the Commission (16 April 1997)Since 1993, the Commission has been doing what it can to assist the most vulnerable sections of the Cuban population such as children, pregnant women, the chronically ill and the elderly. A substantial effort has been made, with ECU 45.46 million being allocated for medical and food aid from 1993 to 1996.The cut in the budget from ECU 15 to ECU 8 million for the third overall plan is warranted not only in the light of the relative improvement in the Cuban economy (the External Trade Ministry has forecast an increase in GDP of more than 5% in 1997) but also for other reasons. On the one hand, humanitarian schemes conducted hitherto have helped halt the deterioration in the population's state of health. On the other, in view of tight budgets and the increasing number, duration and gravity of major humanitarian crises, the Commission has to review continually the targeting of humanitarian aid in order to cover the most urgent needs of those affected.It should also be stressed that the third overall plan was drawn up on the basis of an evaluation mission carried out by three external specialists (doctors) which was instrumental in defining the current needs of the most vulnerable people in Cuba.Furthermore, the Commission is aware of the exceptional needs resulting from hurricane Lily and has made ECU 600 000 available to help the victims.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 487/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Marketing of Canary Islands tomatoes in France
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: Canary Islands, EU law - national law, European Commission, France, exchange of information, fruit vegetable, import tax, originating product, sale













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 487/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Marketing of Canary Islands tomatoes in France  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0090 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0487/97 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Marketing of Canary Islands tomatoes in FranceCan the Commission confirm whether Canary Islands tomatoes are subject in France to a levy similar to that applied to non-Community products?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (17 March 1997)The information in possession of the Commission does not confirm that a customs duty similar to that applied to non-Community products is levied in France on tomatoes produced in the Canary Islands.In a recent communication the French authorities informed the Commission about the formal requirements for the entry into their territory of tomatoes originating in the Canary Islands. The same arrangements are applicable to the rest of the transactions concerning products from the Canary Islands and from the French overseas departments due to the fact that they are territories with a different fiscal status. The arrangements described are in line with Community law.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 484/97 by Thomas MEGAHY to the Commission. Access to Commission buildings
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, MEGAHY
Subjects: Commission Delegation, European Commission, European symbol, United Kingdom, building, facilities for people with disabilities, honour













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 484/97 by Thomas MEGAHY to the Commission. Access to Commission buildings  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0089 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0484/97 by Thomas Megahy (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Access to Commission buildingsAccording to a report in the journal Disability Now, January 1997, the UK Woman of Europe nominee Rachel Hurst could not attend the award ceremony at the Commission's London office because there was no access for wheelchairs.Member States Hurst, Chair of Disability People's International, Europe region, is reported as having been furious that no effort was made to make the building accessible. She stated 'they only let me know the night before that no ramp would be provided.'What steps is the Commission going to take to ensure that no similar instance arises?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (1 April 1997)The event to which the Honourable Member refers was not organised by the Commission's representation in London but by the British president of the women of Europe award. As in previous years the representation allowed the event to be held at its premises. Shortly before this year's ceremony the representation was alerted to the fact that a person using a wheelchair was among the nominees for the award.Regrettably, the building suffers from a lack of wheelchair access or wheelchair manoeuvrability within, which is common to many tall and narrow Victorian buildings of this kind in the United Kingdom. A further complication is that, as a listed building it is legally difficult if not impossible to carry out work that would make it accessible to wheelchairs.In the light of these unfortunate circumstances, the head of London representation asked the organizer of the event to reconsider arrangements for the evening. This was declined.For some time the Commission has been looking for suitable premises to which it could relocate, which would allow arrangements that would overcome these kind of problems. However financial considerations and a shortage of alternative premises have meant that progress has not been as swift as one would have wished.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 493/97 by Ludivina GARCÍA ARIAS to the Commission. Implementation of Community RETEX initiative
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, GARCIA ARIAS
Subjects: EU initiative, European Commission, exchange of information, operational programme, principle of subsidiarity, product diversification, regional policy, textile industry













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 493/97 by Ludivina GARCÍA ARIAS to the Commission. Implementation of Community RETEX initiative  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0090 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0493/97 by Ludivina García Arias (PSE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Implementation of Community RETEX initiativeCan the Commission supply detailed information on the implementation of the Community RETEX initiative since its commencement in the fifteen Member States, with the budget details, execution and names of projects broken down by Member State?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0493/97, E-0494/97, E-0495/97 and E-0496/97 given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (8 April 1997)Under the terms of the guidelines on the Community Initiatives for industrial conversion adopted by the Commission in 1994, Member States were asked to forward draft operational programmes (OPs) to the Commission. 45 OPs were forwarded under Konver, 28 under Resider, 30 under Rechar and 13 under Retex. The Commission approved these operational programmes; their implementation, according to the principle of subsidiarity, is the responsibility of the Member States or regions which choose the projects to be financed on the basis of the OPs.The tables being sent directly to the Honourable Member and to the Secretariat of Parliament contain full details of the amounts allocated to each Retex, Rechar, Resider and Konver OP for the period 1994-97, and on the budget implementation of those Community Initiatives up to 1996. The initial allocations are expressed in 1994 prices for the Community of Twelve and in 1995 prices for the new Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 436/97 by Stanislaw TILLICH to the Commission. Financial support for Saxony during the period 1994-1996 (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, TILLICH
Subjects: EU aid, EU financing, Saxony, distribution of aid, regions of Germany, use of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 436/97 by Stanislaw TILLICH to the Commission. Financial support for Saxony during the period 1994-1996 (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0022 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0436/97 by Stanislaw Tillich (PPE) to the Commission (19 February 1997)Subject: Financial support for Saxony during the period 1994-19961. Can the Commission state what amounts of money flowed into what projects in Saxony, divided up into those under programmes or funds requiring the provision of matching funds from regional, Federal or local budgets and those under programmes on funds which do not need to activate any matching funds from public sector budgets in order to be paid.2. What level of EU funds has Saxony called upon in comparison to all other Federal Länder?Supplementary answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (5 June 1997)In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directives 71/ 118/EEC, 72/462/EEC, 85/73/EEC, 91/67/EEC, 91/492/EEC, 91/ 493/EEC, 92/45/EEC and 92/118/EEC as regards the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (COM(96)0170 C4-0335/96 96/ 0110(CNS))
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, European Parliament
Subjects: animal product, aquaculture, fishery product, import policy, live animal, veterinary inspection













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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directives 71/ 118/EEC, 72/462/EEC, 85/73/EEC, 91/67/EEC, 91/492/EEC, 91/ 493/EEC, 92/45/EEC and 92/118/EEC as regards the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (COM(96)0170 C4-0335/96 96/ 0110(CNS))  


Official Journal C 085 , 17/03/1997 P. 0076 





Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directives 71/118/EEC, 72/462/EEC, 85/73/EEC, 91/67/EEC, 91/492/EEC, 91/493/EEC, 92/45/EEC and 92/118/EEC as regards the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (COM(96)0170) - C4-0335/96 - 96/0110(CNS))The proposal was approved.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directives 71/118/EEC, 72/462/EEC, 85/73/EEC, 91/67/EEC, 91/492/EEC, 91/493/EEC, 92/45/EEC and 92/118/EEC as regards the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (COM(96)0170 - C4-0335/96 - 96/0110(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(96)0170 - 96/0110(CNS) ((OJ C 245, 23.8.1996, p. 24.)),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EC Treaty (C4-0335/96),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (A4-0033/97),1. Approves the Commission proposal;2. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 506/97 by Luciano VECCHI to the Council. Difficulties in implementing the Council decision on travel by schoolchildren from third countries who are residents of an EU Member State
Date: 1997-02-19
Institutions: European Parliament, VECCHI
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EU control, European Union, admission of aliens, application of EU law, child, free movement of persons, schooling, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 506/97 by Luciano VECCHI to the Council. Difficulties in implementing the Council decision on travel by schoolchildren from third countries who are residents of an EU Member State  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0094 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0506/97 by Luciano Vecchi (PSE) to the Council (19 February 1997)Subject: Difficulties in implementing the Council decision on travel by schoolchildren from third countries who are residents of an EU Member StateOn 30 November 1995 the Council of the European Union adopted, pursuant to Article K.3 of the Treaty, a decision seeking to facilitate travel by schoolchildren from third countries who are residents of a Member State.A key feature of the decision was that Member States undertook not to make visas mandatory for schoolchildren from third countries travelling through their territory or staying there for a short period. In practice, however, problems often arise, particularly in connection with the issue of re-entry visas by the Member State in which the schoolchildren are legally resident.For example, there have been serious problems in many Italian provinces, where the relevant authorities obstruct the issue of re-entry visas for Italy, thus nullifying the effect of the decision of 30 November 1994.What are the Council's views on this matter and what action does it intend to take vis-à-vis Member States which adopt such attitudes?Answer (16 May 1997)The Council is currently reviewing the application of the Decision on the basis of Member States' replies to a questionnaire. It is also considering amending and amplifying the act in order to rend it more effective.