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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1213/97 by Glenys KINNOCK to the Commission. Harmonizing the rules of procurement for aid
Date: 1997-04-07
Institutions: European Parliament, KINNOCK
Subjects: administrative transparency, approximation of laws, civil servant, corruption, development aid, public contract













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1213/97 by Glenys KINNOCK to the Commission. Harmonizing the rules of procurement for aid  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0054 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1213/97 by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission (7 April 1997)Subject: Harmonizing the rules of procurement for aidWould the Commission agree that there is need to harmonize the rules governing procurement which it applies in different parts of the world (Meda, Lomé, ALA, CEEC, CIS, etc.) to the highest standards in terms of sound management? Given the initiatives taken recently in the framework of OECD (DAC) and by the World Bank, does the Commission intend to improve its own procurement rules so as to prevent corruption more effectively?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (17 June 1997)Yes. The Commission outlined its general views in its Green Paper on public procurement in the European Union: Exploring the way forward ((COM (96) 583 final. )). This document clearly reflects the concern to fight corruption. It recognizes the need for transparency of the procedures for concluding public procurement contracts. In addition, it recalls that there are new instruments to be used where Community funds are in play (Convention and protocol on the protection of the Communities' financial interests ((OJ C 316, 27.11.1995 and OJ C 313, 23.10.1996. ))). On 26 May 1997, the Council adopted a Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of the Member States of the Union.With regard to external assistance and cooperation, the recent communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on a Union policy against corruption ((COM (97) 192 final. )) puts the emphasis on preventive measures encouraging transparency, sound administrative management and the independence of the courts.The Commission will review its rules on public procurement and endeavour to apply them uniformly to the various groups of non-member countries which receive assistance from the Community or have concluded assistance or cooperation agreements with it. This review will extend to the matter of penalties to be imposed on firms which have been convicted of corruption.This coherent anticorruption strategy is operated in close cooperation with the World Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and other multilateral donors which have already taken measures in this field.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1232/97 by Patrick COX to the Commission. Status of bicycle helmet legislation in the Union
Date: 1997-04-07
Institutions: COX, European Parliament
Subjects: competence of the Member States, road safety, safety device, transport accident, transport safety, two-wheeled vehicle













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1232/97 by Patrick COX to the Commission. Status of bicycle helmet legislation in the Union  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0056 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1232/97 by Patrick Cox (ELDR) to the Commission (7 April 1997)Subject: Status of bicycle helmet legislation in the UnionGiven the number of serious head injuries suffered by bicyclists each year throughout the Union, what is the current state of law among Member States (mandatory or voluntary) regarding the use of helmets and are there any Commission plans for legislation to that effect?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (29 May 1997)The communication for an Action Programme on Road Safety of 9 June 1993 ((COM(93) 246 final. )) does not include any Community action related to the use of helmets by cyclists.The Commission has no detailed information on current legislation on this subject in Member States.Finally, the Commission, for the moment, has no intention to legislate to this effect, because it is of the opinion that use of bicycles and conditions for their use should be left to the regulatory powers of Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1224/97 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI to the Commission. The Cumulative Recovery System and the United States
Date: 1997-04-07
Institutions: European Parliament, MUSCARDINI
Subjects: CCT duties, GATT, United States, import policy, international agreement, rice













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1224/97 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI to the Commission. The Cumulative Recovery System and the United States  


Official Journal C 021 , 22/01/1998 P. 0032 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1224/97 by Cristiana Muscardini (NI) to the Commission (7 April 1997)Subject: The Cumulative Recovery System and the United StatesThe proposals regarding the introduction of the Cumulative Recovery System for the importation of husked rice into the Community seem to have originated in the Commission's concern to meet the demands of the United States.Can the Commission say:1. whether it agrees that this is so?2. whether it does not consider that the demands made by the United States in fact mean that conditions are set on the Union's decisions, thereby seriously compromising the possibility of Community policy operating smoothly?3. why it is not, on the other hand, showing any interest in ensuring full compliance with Article 39 of the Treaty?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (27 May 1997)Commission Regulation (EC) No 703/97 of 18 April 1997 introduces a cumulative recovery system for determining certain import duties on rice for a trial period from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998 ((OJ L 104, 22.4.1997. )).The obligation to introduce such a system arises from the agreement concluded between the Community and the government of the United States in the form of an exchange of letters following the results of negotiations with certain third countries under Article XXIV.6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Indeed, the first paragraph of Annex II to Council Decision 95/591/CE of 22 December 1995 ((OJ L 334, 30.12.1995. )), which approves the above-mentioned agreement, stipulates that 'for the 1996/97 marketing year a cumulative recovery system for husked rice will be developed by the Commission in consultation with the United States Government and introduced on a trial basis'.The Commission therefore adopted the Regulation in question to enable the Community to fulfil the obligations contracted under the above-mentioned international agreement.The Commission wishes to reassure the Honourable Member that it never forgets, in the exercise of its activities, to uphold the Treaty.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1220/97 by Leen van der WAAL to the Commission. Methods of contraception, sterilization and abortion used in countries receiving funding for population control programmes from the European Union
Date: 1997-04-07
Institutions: European Parliament, VAN DER WAAL
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, UN Population Fund, abortion, birth control, contraception, source of information, sterilisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1220/97 by Leen van der WAAL to the Commission. Methods of contraception, sterilization and abortion used in countries receiving funding for population control programmes from the European Union  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0101 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1220/97 by Leen van der Waal (I-EDN) to the Commission (7 April 1997)Subject: Methods of contraception, sterilization and abortion used in countries receiving funding for population control programmes from the European UnionFor countries which receive funding for population control programmes from the European Union, what are the specific methods of contraception, sterilization and abortion used in each country?In this respect, which are the brands of pills, drugs and other agents available in those countries?Answer given by Mr Marin on behalf of the Commission (5 May 1997)Due to the very wide range of methods of contraception, sterilisation and abortion and brands of pills, drugs and other agents now in existence and due to the rate at which these change, particularly in large countries, it is not possible for the Commission to maintain a detailed overview of methods and brands used in countries in which Community funded activities take place. In this regard, the Commission has to rely on external sources of information such as those provided by the United Nations population fund (UNFPA).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1223/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Aid to the Mexican Academy of Human Rights
Date: 1997-04-07
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, Mexico, civics, financial aid, foundation, human rights, national election, non-governmental organisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1223/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO to the Commission. Aid to the Mexican Academy of Human Rights  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0102 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1223/97 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) to the Commission (7 April 1997)Subject: Aid to the Mexican Academy of Human RightsIs it true that the Mexican Academy of Human Rights will not receive the planned European Union funding to develop its programme 'Human Rights and Democracy', intended to promote a project to observe the elections for the Governor of the Federal District of Mexico to be held in 1997?Is it true that the attitude of the Mexican Government, which is opposed to this aid, has induced the Commission not to grant the funding?If all the above is true, what arguments did the Mexican Government put forward and for what reasons was the Commission persuaded by these arguments?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (12 May 1997)The Commission thanks the Honourable Member for the interest shown in the project concerning the Mexican Academy of Human Rights.In 1996 the Commission decided to grant financial support of ECU 340 000 to the Academy, an independent non-governmental organization of international prestige, in order to implement a civic training programme in preparation for the first elections to the post of governor of the country's capital (scheduled for July this year).On a number of occasions, however, the Mexican authorities have expressed their firm opposition to support of this kind from the Commission; they have stated that in their view the 1991 Cooperation Agreement does not provide any legal basis for cooperation schemes of this kind.The Commission informed the Mexican authorities that it greatly regretted this negative attitude, which made it impossible to go ahead with the project.The Mexican authorities reconsidered their position, and proposed the financing of the electoral observation programme through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).The Commission is prepared to examine this proposal provided that the ultimate beneficiary of the Community's financial support is still the Mexican Academy of Human Rights and provided that the Academy gives its agreement.