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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 598/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Leader I in Viotia
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: European Parliament, PAPAYANNAKIS
Subjects: EU aid, EU programme, Greece, State aid, management accounting, management audit, terms for aid, use of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 598/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Leader I in Viotia  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0126 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0598/97 by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (27 February 1997)Subject: Leader I in ViotiaIn view of the allegations of mismanagement and squandering of Community and national funds which have been brought to my attention concerning the administration of Leader I in Thivai, can the Commission, in the light of the information available to it, give a report on the Leader I programme in Viotia? In particular, can it say what projects have been approved and funded, what amounts have been earmarked for them, what have been the take-up rates and to what extent each project has actually been realized in Viotia?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (19 March 1997)There were significant weaknesses in the way the Viotia Leader I programme was managed by 'Beotiki Anaptyxiaki plc' and attendant risks that the Commission could not contemplate sharing. For this reason, the amount allocated was not increased, resulting in a significant cut in the national and Community contribution in ecus to this company compared to the amount initially envisaged.As a result of meticulous checks by the Ministry of Agriculture (the intermediary body) in two stages (the first by the local monitoring committee, the second by the inspectorate at the Ministry's Leader office), ineligible projects and ineligible expenditure on the projects actually selected were taken out of the programme. The management company, by using the interest on the advances deposited in the bank and a bank loan of GRD 60 million, was able to meet its obligations to the eligible beneficiaries. The Ministry held back bank guarantees of GRD 90 million, in this way compelling the company to pay the amounts due to the beneficiaries. All eligible projects are now complete.As a result of the above, Beotiki Anaptyxiaki plc's management of Leader I has now been put on a sounder footing. The initial funding plans and those actually carried out, the list of selected projects and the take-up rates requested by the Honourable Member appear in the tables sent direct to him and to Parliament's Secretariat.It should be noted that Beotiki Anaptyxiaki has not been chosen for Leader II.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 613/97 by Joaquín SISÓ CRUELLAS to the Commission. Growth hormone used for salmon
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: European Parliament, SISO CRUELLAS
Subjects: EU office or agency, European Medicines Agency, freshwater fish, hormone, marketing standard, pharmaceutical legislation, public health, sea fish, veterinary drug

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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2219/96

by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission

(9 August 1996)

Subject: ESF assistance for retraining and re-employment of workers

In a trade-union tract the workers of the ailing IRITECNA/FINTECNA-IRI Group, who have been drawing the
short-time working allowance since October 1993, claim that the Union has allocated LIT 4 500 billion under the
European Social Fund to enable them to retrain and find new employment.

1.

Has the above contribution in fact been granted?

2.
If so, it is possible to ascertain how it is being used, given that the employees of the firms concerned (many
of whom will soon lose their unemployment benefit) are wondering what has happened to the money and fear
that it will be administered under a bankruptcy arrangement, as has previously been the case when funding of this
type has been provided?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(4 August 1997)

Further to its answer of  1  October 1996 (1), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional
information.

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to her Written Question E-1408/97 (2).

(1)  OJ C 365, 4.12.1996.
(2)  OJ C 391, 23.12.1997, p. 82.

(98/C 21/03)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0613/97

by Joaqu(cid:14)·n Siso· Cruellas (PPE) to the Commission

(27 February 1997)

Subject: Growth hormone used for salmon

The  European  Farmers(cid:146)  Coordination  (CPE)  has  asked  the  Commission  to  prohibit  the  use  of  (cid:145)salmon
somatotrophine(cid:146), a genetically-engineered hormone which speeds up and boosts growth in salmon. The CPE
claims that the industrialization of salmon farming has led to a considerable reduction in quality, resulted in a
high concentration of production in Norway and also spread diseases related to industrial fish farming to the wild
salmon population. It therefore criticizes the industrialization of fish farming in general.

In view of European consumers(cid:146) scepticism about and lack of confidence in new biotechnology techniques as a
result of the adverse effects of using the BST milk hormone, can the Commission state what position is being
taken on the use of growth hormones in salmon farming?

Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission

(14 April 1997)

Somatosalm is a hormone intended solely to help young salmon adapt from fresh water to sea water.

At  the  request  of  the  company  holding  the  patent,  an  application  to  classify  the  substance  was  made  under
Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 laying down a Community procedure for the establishment of maximum
residue  limits  of  veterinary  medicinal  products  in  foodstuffs  of  animal  origin (1).  Following  a  scientific
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 608/97 by María ESTEVAN BOLEA to the Commission. Auto/Oil Programme
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: ESTEVAN BOLEA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, air quality, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures, quality of the environment, rural region, urban area













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 608/97 by María ESTEVAN BOLEA to the Commission. Auto/Oil Programme  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0132 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0608/97 by María Estevan Bolea (PPE) to the Commission (27 February 1997)Subject: Auto/Oil ProgrammeThe Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(96)0248) is entitled 'a future strategy for the control of atmospheric emissions from road transport taking into account the results of the Auto/Oil Programme'.The title indicates that the strategy is concerned with 'road transport' but it is unclear what this actually means.Is the Auto/Oil Programme concerned only with vehicles being driven in city streets or also with those being driven on roads and motorways?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (16 April 1997)The Commission's communication and the proposals contained within it are concerned with improving air quality both in urban and rural areas. The proposed measures will significantly reduce emissions of the main urban pollutants as well as the production of tropospheric ozone, which is formed by the reactions of mainly nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds and which has a regional scale of impact.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 600/97 by Alex SMITH to the Commission. Criteria for contracts on nuclear safety
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: European Parliament, SMITH ALEX
Subjects: applied research, contract, cost-effectiveness analysis, innovation, international cooperation, nuclear safety, research and development, scientific research













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 600/97 by Alex SMITH to the Commission. Criteria for contracts on nuclear safety  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0127 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0600/97 by Alex Smith (PSE) to the Commission (27 February 1997)Subject: Criteria for contracts on nuclear safetyWhat criteria were adopted in choosing the contractors for the research projects sponsored under the Nuclear Fusion Safety Programme 1994-1998, as published in report EUR 16980 EN? Did any non-governmental research groups, aside from universities, apply for any of the research projects in research areas A-E respectively? Will the Commission take steps to encourage environmental NGOs to participate in the programme?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (1 April 1997)The evaluation criteria applied for selecting projects for the nuclear fission safety programme 1994-1998 concern conformity with the scope and objectives of the programme and transnational cooperation as well as the technical criteria, scientific and technical excellence and innovation, quality of the project management, cost effectiveness of the proposal, European dimension and related benefits and exploitation and dissemination plans.A considerable number of proposals involving non-governmental research groups (industry, consultants and small and medium enterprises) have been submitted and accepted.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 612/97 by María ESTEVAN BOLEA to the Commission. Auto/Oil Programme
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: ESTEVAN BOLEA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, air quality, application of EU law, competence of the Member States, infringement procedure (EU), motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 612/97 by María ESTEVAN BOLEA to the Commission. Auto/Oil Programme  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0134 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0612/97 by María Estevan Bolea (PPE) to the Commission (27 February 1997)Subject: Auto/Oil ProgrammeWhat measures and instruments does the Commission have in mind for enforcing existing and new legislation on reducing air-polluting emissions from motor vehicles?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (14 April 1997)Responsibility for implementation will rest in the usual way with the Member States. The Commission has the power to open infringement proceedings under Article 169 EC Treaty where necessary to ensure compliance with Community legislation.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 602/97 by Alex SMITH to the Council. UN special session on the environment
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: European Parliament, SMITH ALEX
Subjects: UNO, cost of pollution, environmental policy, forest conservation, marine pollution, pollution control measures, sustainable development, technology transfer, water pollution













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 602/97 by Alex SMITH to the Council. UN special session on the environment  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0128 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0602/97 by Alex Smith (PSE) to the Council (27 February 1997)Subject: UN special session on the environmentWhat proposals are to be presented by the Council to the special session of the United Nations General Assembly on 'Environmental and sustainable development progress since the Earth Summit in Rio in June 1992' to be held in New York in June 1997?Answer (20 May 1997)At its meeting on 9 December 1996, the Council approved guidelines for the EU position at the special session of the UN General Assembly to be held in New York in June 1997. Those guidelines, which were published in the press release issued after the Council meeting, confirmed and elaborated upon the European Union'sopinion that Agenda 21 should not be renegotiated but that it will be necessary to maintain the momentum of the process which has been under way since UNCED and formulate a political declaration to that effect.At the meeting of the Intersessional Working Group preparing for CSD-V and for the special session, the European Union explained its position and submitted a series of more detailed positions as well as a number of suggestions to help in making progress with the finalization of that political declaration, on the basis of a document from the CSD Secretariat, during CSD proceedings in April 1997.The European Union intends to continue playing an active role in this process, and will lay particular emphasis on the urgent need for action on water, oceans, forests and energy. The Union will also lay special emphasis on certain aspects to do with finance and technology transfer.Lastly, the European Union considers that the CSD should continue to play a central role in the implementation of Agenda 21 and the other Rio commitments and should act as a catalyst for sustainable development at all levels.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 599/97 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. Performance of the structural funds
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: European Parliament, MILLER
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, Structural Funds, implementation of the budget













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 599/97 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. Performance of the structural funds  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0127 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0599/97 by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission (27 February 1997)Subject: Performance of the structural fundsIt is understood that there were problems relating to the payment side of the Structural Funds especially in Objectives 2-6.Can the Commission give a detailed breakdown of where these problems occurred, in which Member States and the regions within those Member States.Can the Commission also give an indication of the causes of the problems?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (7 April 1997)It is not quite clear what type of problem the Honourable Member has in mind. The Commission is not aware of any overall problem concerning payments at Community level under objectives 2 to 6 of the structural funds. However, it is important for the progress on the ground under the various programmes to be vigorously maintained, and for the Member States' financial contributions to these programmes to be made available on time.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 610/97 by María ESTEVAN BOLEA to the Commission. Auto/Oil Programme
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: ESTEVAN BOLEA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, air quality, clean technology, engine, motor fuel, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 610/97 by María ESTEVAN BOLEA to the Commission. Auto/Oil Programme  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0133 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0610/97 by María Estevan Bolea (PPE) to the Commission (27 February 1997)Subject: Auto/Oil ProgrammeHow much money has the Commission spent on external work in preparing and drawing up the Auto/Oil Programme?Can it give a breakdown of the cost, listing the activities in question?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (17 April 1997)The Commission contracted for the following work (in ECU):>TABLE>Other work was also carried out or commissioned by industry, in particular the European programme on emissions, fuels and engine technologies produced jointly by Acea and Europia ((COM(96) 248. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 604/97 by Alex SMITH to the Council. Smuggling of nuclear materials
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: European Parliament, SMITH ALEX
Subjects: EAEC, European cooperation, Europol, Germany, airport, fight against crime, illicit trade, nuclear safety, plutonium, seizure of goods

11. 3. 98

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 76/3

Joint answer
to Written Questions Nos 0505/97 and 0585/97

(25 September 1997)

The Council meeting of Ministers for Tourism scheduled under the Irish Presidency was postponed as there was
no prospect at that time of obtaining the necessary unanimous approval of the Council for the adoption of the
Philoxenia Programme.  No meeting of that nature was held under the Netherlands Presidency.

The Council has therefore not yet formally considered the Philoxenia Program.

The draft Treaty of Amsterdam does not contain a separate chapter on tourism.

Finally, it is up to the Commission to undertake appropriate measures in line with the existing budgetary rules
and provisions.

(98/C 76/05)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0604/97

by Alex Smith (PSE) to the Council

(27 February 1997)

Subject: Smuggling of nuclear materials

Further to the reply to Written Question E-1957/96 (1) by Mrs Breyer, on 7 November 1996, has the Council
anything substantive to add on the matter of nuclear materials smuggling through Germany?

(1)  OJ C 385, 19.12.1996, p. 67.

Answer

(25 September 1997)

At this stage the Council has nothing substantive to add to its previous replies on the matter, published in the
Official Journals C 112, 17.4.1996, and C 385, 19.12.1996.  However, the problem is being constantly monitored
by the competent authorities and bodies at the European Union Level, notably the Europol Drugs Unit (EDU).

(98/C 76/06)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0640/97

by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission

(6 March 1997)

Subject: Training courses funded by the European Social Fund in the Region of Lazio

Following the call for tenders issued in 1996, the Region of Lazio published the results, during the second half of
January 1997, of its selection procedure for professional training projects, specifically those submitted for the
regional Operational Programmes covered by Objectives 3 and 4.

The results were as follows:

›  52  projects,  to  a  value  of  more  than  LIT  5  billion,  were  awarded  to  the  ACLI  ENAIP  ›  the  National
Association for Vocational Education and Training run by the Italian Christian Workers(cid:146) Association; the
ENAIP  is  in  severe  financial  difficulties  and  would  not  appear  to  be  in  a  position  to  guarantee  that  the
courses will take place;

›  LIT 700 million were awarded to the UIL ENFAP › the National Association for Vocational Training and
Education run by the Italian Labour Union › and more than LIT 1 billion were awarded to the Alto Lazio
Consortium; both of these are the subject of legal proceedings brought by the Civitavecchia magistrature,
which has taken some of the leaders of these organizations to court on charges of defrauding the Region of
Lazio as a result of irregularities in the organization of previous courses.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 611/97 by María ESTEVAN BOLEA to the Commission. Auto/Oil Programme
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: ESTEVAN BOLEA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, Japan, North Korea, air quality, import, motor vehicle, motor vehicle industry, motor vehicle pollution, pollution control measures, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 611/97 by María ESTEVAN BOLEA to the Commission. Auto/Oil Programme  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0133 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0611/97 by María Estevan Bolea (PPE) to the Commission (27 February 1997)Subject: Auto/Oil ProgrammeWill the requirements laid down by the Auto/Oil Programme in respect of vehicles manufactured in the European Union apply equally to vehicles imported from third countries, in particular Korean and Japanese vehicles?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (9 April 1997)The Commission has drawn up requirements for motor vehicles to take account of the results of the auto/oil programme. These requirements will be introduced by an amendment ((COM(97) 77. )) to Directive 70/220/EEC on measures to be taken against air pollution by motor vehicles ((OJ 76, 6.4.1970. )) , sent to Parliament and the Council.This Directive applies to all new vehicles intended for use on Community territory, whichever their country of origin.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 603/97 by Alex SMITH to the Council. Planned Council meetings
Date: 1997-02-27
Institutions: European Parliament, SMITH ALEX
Subjects: Council of the European Union, access to EU information, agenda, database, dissemination of EU information, exchange of information, press release, public conduct of debates, transmission network













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 603/97 by Alex SMITH to the Council. Planned Council meetings  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0129 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0603/97 by Alex Smith (PSE) to the Council (27 February 1997)Subject: Planned Council meetingsWhich meetings of the Council under the Netherlands Presidency are open to the public and the press?What plans does the Council have to produce and distribute details of planned agendas for Council meetings more in advance than at present?Answer (20 May 1997)1. The Honourable Member will find below a list of the topics which have been or will be discussed in open debate at Council meetings in the first half of 1997.Open debates already held>TABLE>Open debates planned (list subject to change)>TABLE>2. Under Article 2 of the Council's Rules of Procedure the President draws up the provisional agenda for each meeting. The agenda is sent to the other members of the Council and to the Commission at least 14 days before the beginning of the meeting. However, by mutual agreement, changes may be made to the agenda right up until the meeting itself. When the provisional agenda is sufficiently firm, it is issued in a press relase which is circulated by the General Secretariat's Press Office as soon as possible.Apart from being circulated to the press, such press releases are also sent to the information departments of the other institutions, including the European Parliament. At the same time they are made available to the public electronically, notably via the interinstitutional database "Rapid¨, which is on the Internet.The Council Secretariat's Press Office is in the process of developing its own Internet site and will thus also be able to ensure the direct circulation of its Press Releases by that means.