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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1067/97 by Giulio FANTUZZI , Fiorella GHILARDOTTI , Rinaldo BONTEMPI to the Commission. Rice imports from overseas countries and territories
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: BONTEMPI, European Parliament, FANTUZZI, GHILARDOTTI
Subjects: common agricultural policy, import, import licence, overseas countries and territories, protective clause, quantitative restriction, rice, tariff exemption, tariff quota













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1067/97 by Giulio FANTUZZI , Fiorella GHILARDOTTI , Rinaldo BONTEMPI to the Commission. Rice imports from overseas countries and territories  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0059 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1067/97 by Giulio Fantuzzi (PSE), Fiorella Ghilardotti (PSE) and Rinaldo Bontempi (PSE) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: Rice imports from overseas countries and territoriesThe volume of EU rice imports from the ACP countries, which have transited duty-free and without any quantitative restrictions through Overseas Countries and Territories rose from 58 000 tonnes in 1992 to 365 000 in 1996, thereby causing considerable disruption of the Community market. The Commission has adopted safeguard provisions, which were then approved by the Council but are, by nature, transitional measures.Does the Commission consider these import arrangements to be compatible with the CAP principle, which guarantee Community preference for agricultural products?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1067/97 and E-1069/97 given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (30 April 1997)The Commission believes that the current import arrangements for products originating in the overseas countries and territories (OCT) should be adjusted to ensure a balance between the development objectives of the OCT and the objectives of the common agricultural policy.To this end, it has adopted and forwarded to the Council two draft amendments to the Decision on the association of the OCT with the Community ((Council Decision 91/482/EEC of 25.7.1991. )), the first in the context of the report on the implementation of the OCT/Community trade arrangements provided for in the Decision ((COM (93) 555 final. )), and the second in the context of the mid-term review of the Decision ((COM (95) 739 final. )). However, the Council has not yet been able to achieve the unanimous approval needed for the adoption of these proposals.The Commission considers that work within the Council should continue in order to find a satisfactory solution to the problem as soon as possible. It regrets that in January 1997, in the absence of such a solution, it was necessary to resort for the second time (the first time was in 1993) to safeguard measures to restrict imports of rice originating in the OCT ((Commission Regulation (EC) No 21/97 of 8 January 1997 - OJ L 5, 9.1.1997 and Council Regulation (EC) No 304/97 of 17 February 1997 - OJ L 51, 21.2.1997. )).Since these measures expired at the end of April 1997, it is planned to assess the situation before that date in order to determine if they should be extended or amended.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1103/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Committee on employment and the labour market
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: appointment of staff, committee (EU), employment policy, labour market, president of an institution













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1103/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Committee on employment and the labour market  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0229 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1103/97 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: Committee on employment and the labour marketHave all the Member States appointed their representatives to the recently created committee on employment and the labour market?Who is the current chairman of the committee, what is his/her nationality and what is the procedure for rotating the chairmanship? Does the committee already have its own rules of procedure and a work programme for 1997?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (23 April 1997)One Member State has still to nominate a representative and an alternate to the Committee. Four Member States have yet to nominate alternate members, although they are under no obligation to do so. It is hoped that all nominations will be finalised in the next few weeks.Dr Hans Borstlap from the Dutch ministry of labour and social affairs was elected chairman of the committee at the first meeting on 29 January 1997. He will hold the position for a non-renewable term of two years.The committee adopted its rules of procedure at the third meeting on 20 March 1997. A draft work programme has been submited to the Council.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1104/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Production and marketing of olive oil
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: Greece, Italy, common organisation of markets, consumption, direct selling, marketing, olive oil, product quality, production, production aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1104/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Production and marketing of olive oil  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0067 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1104/97 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: Production and marketing of olive oilWhy has the Commission, in the envisaged reform of the COM in olive oil, chosen not to promote quality production and tie aid to proven sales?Would this not help prevent fraud in connection with such aid?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (25 April 1997)On 12 February 1997 the Commission adopted a document on the reform of the olive oil sector ((Doc COM (97) 57. )) which sets out a range of options, including one based on actual marketed production. The main problem of this option is the existence of direct ex-farm sales and traditional on-farm consumption in two of the main producer countries (Italy and Greece).The adoption of such an option would have the following consequences:- traditional direct trade between producers and consumers would be eliminated, and consequently- thousands of small producers would have to adapt to new marketing structures.Conversely, this option could facilitate monitoring of the entire olive oil industry, but it would be difficult to apply in Member States where the direct-sale system predominates.However, whichever alternative is finally implemented, the Commission intends to continue the specific measures already set up to encourage quality on the basis of programmes to improve olive oil production by improving the use of available funds and giving a more important role to olive oil.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1083/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS , Antoni GUTIÉRREZ DÍAZ , Luciano PETTINARI to the Commission. Construction of a new wing of Volos general prefectural hospital
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: European Parliament, GUTIERREZ DIAZ, PAPAYANNAKIS, PETTINARI
Subjects: Community support framework, European Commission, Greece, Structural Funds, Thessaly, building, exchange of information, medical institution, operational programme













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1083/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS , Antoni GUTIÉRREZ DÍAZ , Luciano PETTINARI to the Commission. Construction of a new wing of Volos general prefectural hospital  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1083/97 by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL), Antoni Gutiérrez Díaz (GUE/NGL) and Luciano Pettinari (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: Construction of a new wing of Volos general prefectural hospitalThe construction of a new wing of the general prefectural hospital in Volos (Magnisia) was included in the first CSF from 1991 with initial funding of Drs 700 million. Hitherto the project has also been receiving funding from national funds, which, however, has proved inadequate to complete the project.For some time the Prefecture of Magnisia has been requesting, as a matter of priority, that this project be funded under the second CSF to enable it to be completed and to prevent the investment so far from being squandered. However, for unknown reasons the project has not been included in the second CSF, and the contract work for the projects funded so far will come to an end in a few months. Thus the prefecture of Magnisia and the City of Volos are in danger of inheriting a 'skeleton' at the heart of the City for an indeterminate period of time, without being able to put it to any use.Will the Commission say:1. Is it aware of these circumstances and how does it view them?2. Can it notify the Greek authorities, for example, on the occasion of the forthcoming revision of the second CSF, that this is a prime example of a wastage of Community funds without any direct or indirect practical benefits?3. Can it take action to find a means of completing this project?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (29 April 1997)1. The Commission is aware of the situation of the hospital of Volos, created during the 1st regional operational programme for Thessaly. In order to avoid such non-completed projects in the second Community support framework, the Member State, in agreement with the Commission, has instituted project assessment mechanisms allowing the improvement of the quality of co-financed projects. These mechanisms have already produced good results.2. The position of the Commission is that investments financed with structural funds money should be completed and be functional.3. In view of this, the Commission has asked the Greek authorities to be informed about its intentions regarding the finalisation of the hospital. As soon as this has been done, the Honourable Members will be informed.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1092/97 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. East Timor
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: European Parliament, ODDY
Subjects: EU action, EU aid, East Timor, development aid, education policy, health policy, human rights, non-governmental organisation, project evaluation, public opinion













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1092/97 by Christine ODDY to the Commission. East Timor  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0228 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1092/97 by Christine Oddy (PSE) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: East TimorWith reference to Article 2.5 of the Common Position 96/407/PESC ((OJ L 168, 6.7.1996, p. 2. )) in which the EU 'supports all appropriate action with the objective of generally strengthening respect for human rights in East Timor and substantially improving the situation of its people, by means of the resources available to the European Union and aid for action by NGOs', what kind of aid package is the Commission designing for East Timor, who is being consulted on the design and what proposals does the Commission have for effective human rights monitoring of the situation?Answer given by Mr Marin on behalf of the Commission (25 April 1997)The Commission is currently examining all possible means for assisting the development of the people of East Timor, particularly in the fields of health, sanitation and education.No decision in these matters has yet been taken. However, any action would be taken in accordance with the best principles of good management, including proper provision for local consultation, monitoring and evaluation.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1088/97 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Minority languages: Esperanto
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: European Parliament, HOWITT
Subjects: EU action, cultural policy, member country, minority language, regional culture













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1088/97 by Richard HOWITT to the Commission. Minority languages: Esperanto  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0228 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1088/97 by Richard Howitt (PSE) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: Minority languages: EsperantoWhat cultural value does the Commission place upon the minority language of Esperanto? Does it have the same status as other European Union minority languages and is it entitled to any EU funding? If not, does the Commission have any plans to incorporate Esperanto into any cultural and linguistic programmes in the future?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (6 May 1997)Esperanto is an artificial language and, in historical terms, can be seen as one of a number of attempts by intellectuals and philosophers to create a universal language capable of surmounting the obstacles between peoples separated by the language barrier and thus contribute to greater unity throughout the world. Of the various attempts to create an artificial language, such as Volapük, Esperandido, Interlingua, etc., Esperanto has definitely been the most successful.As regards the Community action in support of regional and minority languages and cultures (heading B3-1006 of the general budget of the Communities), the Commission would draw the Honourable Member's attention to its answer to written question E-888/97 by Ms Jackson ((See page 187. )).Given that artificial languages are not a product of the national or regional culture of any Member State - and irrespective of how interesting they may be in philosophical and historical terms -, initiatives and research relating to such languages do not fall within the scope of the Community action with respect to either the cultural aspect or heading B3-1006.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1080/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Transport of nuclear waste from Germany to Turkey
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Germany, Türkiye, environmental protection, nuclear safety, public health, radioactive waste, transport of dangerous goods, waste disposal













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1080/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Transport of nuclear waste from Germany to Turkey  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0063 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1080/97 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: Transport of nuclear waste from Germany to TurkeyThe Turkish press recently gave wide coverage to statements by the former President of the Turkish Atomic Energy Commission concerning the burial of 1 150 tonnes of nuclear waste from Germany in the region of Isparta and the incineration of a further 800 tonnes in a flour mill in the prefecture of Konya.This is an enormous problem for Turkey itself, but undoubtedly also concerns Turkey's neighbours which have to endure so much owing to its indifference which endangers the environment.Will the Commission say whether it is aware of this matter and how it intends finally to prevail upon Turkey to refrain from actions which endanger the health of millions of inhabitants both within and outside its territory, since Turkey's effrontery is clearly growing in the absence of any practical or unambiguous reaction from the European Union?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (7 May 1997)The Commission has no information about the alleged intended burial of 1150 tonnes of nuclear waste in the region of Isparta in Turkey and the incineration of 800 tonnes of nuclear waste in the Konya region of this country.Any shipment of radioactive waste into and out of the Community is subject to the provisions of Council Directive 92/3/Euratom ((OJ L 35, 12.2.1992. )). This Directive requires prior to shipment authorisation by the authorities of the Member States of origin, of transit and of destination. Furthermore, for a shipment to a third country, the authorities of the Member State of origin have the obligation to provide evidence that the receiving country has the resources to manage the radioactive waste safely.The Commission has no indication that procedures in line with the Directive have been initiated in view of the alleged shipments to Turkey.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1082/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Kalodikio Marshes
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: European Parliament, PAPAYANNAKIS
Subjects: Greece, countryside conservation, environmental impact, humid zone, protected area, protection of animal life, protection of plant life













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1082/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Kalodikio Marshes  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0226 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1082/97 by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: Kalodikio MarshesThe vitally important wetlands of Kalodikio Marshes in Parga (Thesprotia) have been put forward for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network. These wetlands are characterized by a very rich fauna and flora (many species of reptile, mammal and invertebrate covered by Directive 92/43/EEC ((OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.)) have been recorded) and play a crucial role in the complex of wetlands of Western Greece.Given the great environmental value of these wetlands together with the fact they are directly threatened by human activities (poaching and over-use of water for agricultural activities), will the Commission say:1. On what criteria these wetlands could be excluded from the Natura 2000 network;2. Whether it knows how the Greek authorities intend to protect the region (for example, by using forest rangers, etc.); and3. How it intends to respond if the Greek authorities put forward proposals for the funding of land reclamation schemes in the region?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (25 April 1997)1. Pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, the network is to be set up on the basis of the criteria laid down in Annex III to the Directive. The Greek authorities have put forward the marshes of Elos Kalodikou in Thesprotia as a potential Natura 2000 site, and it should therefore form part of the network unless it fails to meet the abovementioned selection criteria.2. The Commission does not yet have any specific information on the management of conservation of the site, the practical arrangements for which are the responsibility of the Member State.3. Pursuant to Article 6 of the Directive, Member States must take appropriate steps to avoid the deterioration of natural habitats and the habitats of species. Accordingly, any plan or project liable to have a significant effect on this site must be subject to appropriate assessment of its implications for the site in view of the site's conservation objectives.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1078/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Nuclear plant at Akkuyu in Turkey
Date: 1997-03-21
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Canada, Türkiye, environmental protection, international trade, invitation to tender, nuclear power station, nuclear reactor, nuclear technology, nuclear weapon













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1078/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Nuclear plant at Akkuyu in Turkey  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0074 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1078/97 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (21 March 1997)Subject: Nuclear plant at Akkuyu in TurkeyReports in the Turkish press say that Turkey's developing nuclear programme has a military purpose. In particular, Turkish professors such as Mr Kilic and Mr Kadiro Fglu are reported as saying that the above programme will provide the technical know-how and the means for producing nuclear weapons and that the use of a particular method will allow the quantity of plutonium producers in the reactors of Canadian origin ('CANDU') which Turkey is preparing to establish on its territory to be increased.The Canadian Prime Minister, Mr Chrétien, has promoted sales of these reactors to other countries apart from Turkey, such as Korea, Thailand etc., but according to recent information these reactors present safety problems and do not meet the safety standards of Canadian environmental legislation.Will the Commission say whether it is aware of this problem, what official information it possesses on this subject and what immediate measures it intends to take to frustrate Turkey's nuclear programme which endangers the safety and environment of the region?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (15 May 1997)The international invitation to tender issued by the Turkish authorities for building the Akkuyu power station will close before the end of June 1997.According to information gathered by the Commission the outcome of the evaluation of tenders should be known by the end of the year. Tenders must be for the completion of the entire project and also propose 100% cover of the credits needed to finance it. The Turkish authorities have therefore not yet selected the type of reactor for this project.The Commission has taken careful note of the concerns expressed by the Honourable Member but it has no powers in that connection.