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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1014/97 by James MOORHOUSE to the Commission. Prisoner of conscience in Vietnam
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: European Parliament, MOORHOUSE
Subjects: Association Council (EU), Viet Nam, barring of penalties by limitation, framework agreement, freedom of opinion, fundamental rights, political prisoner, prison system













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1014/97 by James MOORHOUSE to the Commission. Prisoner of conscience in Vietnam  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0218 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1014/97 by James Moorhouse (PPE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Prisoner of conscience in VietnamDeep concern has been expressed about the continued imprisonment of Dr Nguyen Dan Que, a Vietnamese prisoner of conscience who is said to be in a very poor state of health. Has the Commission received any representations concerning his case and if so, what action has it taken? Have human rights issues been discussed during the meetings of the EU/Vietnam Cooperation Council?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (15 April 1997)The Commission is taking a close interest in Doctor Nguyen Dan Que, whose case was one of a number brought to the attention of the Vietnamese authorities last year by the Commission and the Member States in a bid to secure an amnesty and improved prison conditions. No direct action has as yet been taken in response to the formal request made but the Commission and Member State representations in Hanoi will continue their lobbying efforts again this year.Human rights issues were raised at the first meeting of the joint committee set up under the framework cooperation agreement, which took place in Hanoi on 26 and 27 September. The Commission and Vietnamese government confirmed that human rights and democratic principles formed the basis for their cooperation ties. In a bid to engage in constructive dialogue, both sides consequently agreed to set up a cooperation framework to encourage national administrative and economic reform. The aim will be to make the state more accountable to ordinary people and to increase their involvement in public affairs.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1021/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. EU research funding for cloning experiments
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, animal experimentation, biotechnology, genetically modified organism, research, research body, sheep













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1021/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. EU research funding for cloning experiments  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0048 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1021/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: EU research funding for cloning experiments1. a) Has the Roshin Institute in Edinburgh received research funding from the European Union?b) If so, how much?2. a) Has EU funding been utilized directly or indirectly to finance cloning experiments with sheep cells by this institute?b) How much EU funding has been utilized directly and indirectly?3. a) Have any EU funds been used directly and indirectly for cloning experiments with sheep?b) Which institutes receive such funding?c) How much EU funding has each institute received?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (22 May 1997)1. a) The Roslin institute has participated in several Community programmes, receiving under the Biotech I (1992-1994) and Biotech II (1994-1998) programmes a total of 1.08 MECU.2. a) One project, funded in the framework of Biotech I (1992-1994) programme aimed to gain understanding of the basic mechanisms in the early embryo of farm animals (cattle, sheep and pig) which determine whether a cell will retain the ability to contribute to all of the tissues. This Biotech project is limited to developing basic biological knowledge related to farm animals, and no direct research on cloning of animals was foreseen in the contract nor a fortiori any cloning experiment. The project fulfils the objectives of the specific programme for biotechnology 1992-1994, namely that research in area 2 'will be centred on the control of development, cell commitment and cell totipotency in higher organisms' (Decision No 92/218/EEC of the Council of 26 March 1992 concerning the specific programme for biotechnology ((OJ L 107, 24.4.1992. ))).2. b) As indicated, no Community funding has been utilized to finance cloning experiments by the Roslin Institute.3. The Commission has not directly funded any project on animal cloning, nor any project where cloning experiment were foreseen.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 999/97 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Farmers in Italy
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: Italy, agricultural holding, agricultural labour force, census, farmer













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 999/97 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Farmers in Italy  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0045 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0999/97 by Miguel Arias Cañete (PPE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Farmers in ItalyWill the Commission say how many farmers there are in Italy and how many people are directly employed in agriculture in that country at the present time?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0989/97, E-0990/97, E-0991/97, E-0992/97, E-0993/97, E-0994/97, E-0995/97, E-0996/97, E-0997/97, E-0998/97, E-0999/97, E-1000/97, E-1001/97, E-1002/97 and E-1003/97 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (2 May 1997)Survey on the structure of farms>TABLE>Source: Eurostat.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1048/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Manuela FRUTOS GAMA to the Commission. Tobacco production and employment
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament, FRUTOS GAMA
Subjects: European Commission, Extremadura, common organisation of markets, job cuts, less-favoured region, production improvement, tobacco













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1048/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Manuela FRUTOS GAMA to the Commission. Tobacco production and employment  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0071 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1048/97 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Manuela Frutos Gama (PSE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Tobacco production and employmentWhy does the Commission wish, by introducing the new COM in tobacco, to cause serious and irreparable damage to 20 000 families who earn their living from tobacco cultivation and have no alternative source of income in an underdeveloped region such as Extremadura (Spain)?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (21 April 1997)The Commission is aware of the social and economic importance of tobacco growing in certain producer regions such as Extremadura in Spain. The Commission does not intend proposing measures which are prejudicial to the 20 000 farming families mentioned. On the contrary, the aim of the Commission's planned reform is to improve the farmers' material well-being by improving the quality of their production.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1052/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Future of regional policy
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU regional policy, European Commission, economic and social cohesion, less-favoured region, regional aid, regional disparity, report













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1052/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Future of regional policy  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0071 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1052/97 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Future of regional policyDoes the Commission think that the priority for the future development of regional policy should continue to be the breaking down of social and economic differences between regions and social groups?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (30 April 1997)Economic and social cohesion is one of the three main priorities of the Community alongside the single market and economic and monetary union. The existence of wide disparities in standards of living between the regions and in the opportunities open to different social groups is damaging to cohesion in the Community. In its first cohesion report ((COM(96) 542. )), the Commission pointed out that these disparities remain significant even if there has been considerable progress over the last decade. In the conclusions to the report the Commission stresses the need for a long-term commitment to promote catching up in the poorest regions as well as the need to support the adaptation of other regions, local communities and social groups to new circumstances.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1001/97 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Farmers in Sweden
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: Sweden, agricultural holding, agricultural labour force, census, farmer













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1001/97 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Farmers in Sweden  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0046 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1001/97 by Miguel Arias Cañete (PPE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Farmers in SwedenWill the Commission say how many farmers there are in Sweden and how many people are directly employed in agriculture in that country at the present time?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0989/97, E-0990/97, E-0991/97, E-0992/97, E-0993/97, E-0994/97, E-0995/97, E-0996/97, E-0997/97, E-0998/97, E-0999/97, E-1000/97, E-1001/97, E-1002/97 and E-1003/97 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (2 May 1997)Survey on the structure of farms>TABLE>Source: Eurostat.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1017/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Asbestos in the offices of the Community institutions
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: Brussels region, EU institution, European school, application of EU law, asbestos, building industry, health risk, occupational health, occupational safety, technical standard













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1017/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Asbestos in the offices of the Community institutions  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0055 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1017/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Asbestos in the offices of the Community institutionsThe use of asbestos in the construction of office buildings used by the European institutions has generated a great deal of controversy. Following closure of the Berlaymont building the special analyses commissioned by the parents' association, justifiably sceptical of the assurances given by the Brussels buildings directorate which refused to admit the presence of asbestos at the Uccles school, proved the presence of asbestos and showed that its use had not yet been halted. Although not so widely used asbestos is still produced and is present in the construction of the new buildings in Brussels: 13 out of 20 samples taken at the EAS were positive as were 16 out of 19 at the REM, 1 out of 8 at the RMA, 2 out of 11 at the MAE, 1 out of 17 at the MON and 7 out of 20 at the LEO.What does the Commission intend to do to ensure that the directives on the control of asbestos in buildings are complied with?How does it intend to protect the health of the public and of those who work and live in premises in which the presence of asbestos has been confirmed by exhaustive analyses?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0892/97 and E-1017/97 given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (25 April 1997)On 19 September 1983 the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, adopted Directive 83/477/EEC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work (second individual Directive within the meaning of Article 8 of Directive 80/1107/EEC) ((OJ L 263, 24.9.1983. )). This Directive was amended, also on the Commission's initiative, by Council Directive 91/382/EEC of 25 June 1991 ((OJ L 206, 29.7.1991. )).These two Directives, which contain prohibitions and value limits to be applied to asbestos in buildings, have been transposed into the legislation of the Member States.Belgium has introduced equal or stricter standards than those provided for in the above Directives into its general regulation on protection at work. In addition to these provisions, a Belgian ministerial order requires every employer in Belgium to prepare a table showing the asbestos levels in his premises.In its buildings in Brussels, the Commission not only complies with the two directives mentioned above but also with Belgian legislation where it is stricter.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1018/97 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Special Protection Areas in Portugal
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: APOLINARIO, European Parliament
Subjects: Portugal, application of EU law, countryside conservation, data transmission, environmental protection, protected area













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1018/97 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Special Protection Areas in Portugal  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0219 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1018/97 by José Apolinário (PSE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Special Protection Areas in PortugalCan the Commission provide a list of the Special Protection Areas in Portugal, as defined in Directive 79/409/EEC ((OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1. )).Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (22 April 1997)The Commission maintains a list of all special protection areas classified by the Member States and officially notified to it. The list for Portugal, relating to 36 sites, is communicated directly to the Honourable Member and the Secretariat of the Parliament.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1047/97 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Dispute between the EU and the USA over the Helms-Burton Act
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: European Parliament, MENDEZ DE VIGO
Subjects: European Union, United States, World Trade Organisation, application of the law, public safety, settlement of disputes













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1047/97 by Iñigo MÉNDEZ DE VIGO to the Commission. Dispute between the EU and the USA over the Helms-Burton Act  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0224 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1047/97 by Iñigo Méndez de Vigo (PPE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Dispute between the EU and the USA over the Helms-Burton Act1. In the Commission's view, what likelihood is there of reaching an agreement in the dispute between the EU and the USA over the Helms-Burton Act following the statements by Mr Eizenstat, the US Under-Secretary for international trade, to the effect that no WTO panel is competent to express views on matters affecting US national security and that the USA may possibly call for an exemption from the WTO on these grounds?2. Does the Commission approve of the request for a one-week extension of the deadline for the appointment of the WTO panel which was issued by Sir Leon Brittan on the grounds that the USA 'also desires a solution'?Answer given by Sir Leon Brittan on behalf of the Commission (17 April 1997)The Commission's ultimate objective is the protection of European interests through the repeal or amendment of the Act. But in the short term those interests would be best served by a satisfactory comprehensive agreement with the United States protecting European companies from the extraterritorial effects of both the Helms Burton and d'Amato acts. Efforts are currently under way with a view to achieving this. Should such an agreement not be reached, the dispute settlement procedure will follow its course within the World trade organization (WTO).The WTO panel has now been appointed. The Commission is aware of, but does not accept, recent American statements concerning the competence of the panel.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1002/97 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Farmers in Portugal
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: ARIAS CANETE, European Parliament
Subjects: Portugal, agricultural holding, agricultural labour force, census, farmer













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1002/97 by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE to the Commission. Farmers in Portugal  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0046 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1002/97 by Miguel Arias Cañete (PPE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Farmers in PortugalWill the Commission say how many farmers there are in Portugal and how many people are directly employed in agriculture in that country at the present time?Joint answer to Written Questions E-0989/97, E-0990/97, E-0991/97, E-0992/97, E-0993/97, E-0994/97, E-0995/97, E-0996/97, E-0997/97, E-0998/97, E-0999/97, E-1000/97, E-1001/97, E-1002/97 and E-1003/97 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (2 May 1997)Survey on the structure of farms>TABLE>Source: Eurostat.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1013/97 by Konstadinos KLIRONOMOS to the Commission. Road accidents
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: European Parliament, KLIRONOMOS
Subjects: radio telecommunications, road safety, road transport, transport accident, transport safety













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1013/97 by Konstadinos KLIRONOMOS to the Commission. Road accidents  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0047 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1013/97 by Konstadinos Klironomos (PSE) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Road accidentsAccording to a study published recently by the European Council for Transport Safety, 45 000 people die annually in road accidents in the European Union. Experts say that the use by drivers of mobile phones while at the wheel is a new cause of road accidents.Will the Commission say whether it intends to propose measures - and if so, what measures - or rather to adopt the proposals put forward by the European Council for Transport Safety in order to address the tragedy of road accidents in Europe?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (26 May 1997)The Commission is very concerned about road safety in the Community and recently adopted an action programme for the years 1997-2001, 'promoting road safety in the EU' ((COM(97) 131. )).The Commission is not currently contemplating legislation at Community level with regard to the road safety implications of mobile phones. In the context of discussions arising from our communication and the European Council for Transport safety report however, active attention is being given to questions such as the need for and the relevance of legislation at Community level, as distinct from national level.The Commission will, meanwhile, support actions that raise the awareness of the public to the road safety risks of using mobile phones.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1045/97 by Robin TEVERSON to the Commission. Europe Day funding
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: European Parliament, TEVERSON
Subjects: Community budget, European Union, United Kingdom, communications policy, dissemination of information, information policy, public awareness campaign













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1045/97 by Robin TEVERSON to the Commission. Europe Day funding  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0223 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1045/97 by Robin Teverson (ELDR) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Europe Day fundingAccording to DG X, the Commission has a budget line for information and communication activities to be carried out by each Commission office in the Member States. For 1996, this sum was ECU 41 million for all 15 Member States.Would the Commission please give a breakdown of how much money each Member State received? In addition, how much of the United Kingdom's allotment went for 'Europe Day' activities in 1996?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (11 April 1997)It is correct that in 1996 there were 41 mecu on the budget line B3-300 'general information and communication work concerning the European Union' to provide European citizens with information about Europe. The budget line covers information through the Commission in Brussels, and through its offices in the Member States. These offices are financed as to 80% by budget line B3-300, and as to 20% by budget line B3-301 'information outlets'.A breakdown of the 26.7 mecu for the offices in 1996 shows:- 3 mecu for each of Bonn, London, Paris and Rome- 2.5 mecu for Madrid- 1.3 mecu for each of Athens, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, the Hague, Lisbon, Stockholm and Vienna- 0.5 mecu for Luxembourg.The London office did not commit any of its budget for 'Europe Day' activities in 1996.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1123/97 by Patrick COX to the Commission. Irish Supreme Court judgment - case of Emerald Meats and the GATT meat imports
Date: 1997-03-19
Institutions: COX, European Parliament
Subjects: Ireland, action for failure to fulfil an obligation, application of EU law, import, meat, national law, ruling













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1123/97 by Patrick COX to the Commission. Irish Supreme Court judgment - case of Emerald Meats and the GATT meat imports  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0081 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1123/97 by Patrick Cox (ELDR) to the Commission (19 March 1997)Subject: Irish Supreme Court judgment - case of Emerald Meats and the GATT meat importsWhat follow-up, if any, does the Commission propose to undertake arising from the Irish Supreme Court judgment (3 March 1997) in the case of Emerald Meats and the GATT meat imports?Will the Commission confirm whether it is true or false, as reported in the Irish media, that it was grossly misled by the Irish Department of Agriculture and what action has it taken or does it propose to take on this matter?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (22 April 1997)As stated by the Court of Justice in paragraph 40 of its judgement in joined Cases C-106/90, C-317/90 and C-129/91, the requirements of Community management do not entail that the Commission ought necessarily to be able to correct wrong decisions taken in specific cases by the national authorities in connection with the management of import quotas since compliance with the common rules and their uniform application throughout the Community can be secured either by proceedings under Article 169 of the EC Treaty for failure to fulfil obligations, or in the course of judicial proceedings brought before national courts which have available the procedure provided in Article 177 of the EC Treaty.Since in this case, the matter has been satisfactorily resolved in the context of national judicial proceedings, the Commission sees no necessity for further action in the absence of any financial implications in the Community budget.