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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1271/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Project for the construction of line 'C' for the Rome underground
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Latium, administrative transparency, environmental impact, impact study, underground railway, urban construction













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1271/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Project for the construction of line 'C' for the Rome underground  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0098 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1271/97 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: Project for the construction of line 'C' for the Rome undergroundIn her answer to Written Question E-1508/96 ((OJ C 356, 25.11.1996, p. 48. )) Mrs Bjerregaard stated, on behalf of the Commission, that it might be possible for the Commission to intervene directly with the Italian authorities with regard to the project for line 'C' for the Rome Underground.The question pointed out the failure on the part of Rome city council to apply the procedure laid down in Directive 85/337/EEC ((OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40. )) for environmental impact assessment in connection with this project.Can the Commission specify what kind of intervention was envisaged vis-à-vis the Italian authorities?Finally, can it say whether steps have actually been or are being taken to this end?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (6 May 1997)The Commission has approached the Italian authorities, presented the information reported by the Honourable Member and asked for comments.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1324/97 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Involvement of ro-ro ferries in maritime incidents since 1985
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, WATTS
Subjects: European Commission, exchange of information, ferryboat, maritime transport, transport accident, transport safety













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1324/97 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Involvement of ro-ro ferries in maritime incidents since 1985  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0117 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1324/97 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: Involvement of ro-ro ferries in maritime incidents since 1985Will the Commission please provide the names of all ro-ro ferries sailing in European waters which have been lost or involved in serious maritime incidents since 1985, with dates?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (20 May 1997)Ro-ro passenger ships sailing in European waters which have been lost or involved in serious maritime incidents since 1985 are the following:>TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1302/97 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Eligibility for the Cohesion Fund -Municipality of Pinhel
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: APOLINARIO, European Parliament
Subjects: Cohesion Fund, EU financing, Portugal, less-favoured region, water supply













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1302/97 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Eligibility for the Cohesion Fund -Municipality of Pinhel  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0114 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1302/97 by José Apolinário (PSE) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: Eligibility for the Cohesion Fund -Municipality of PinhelWill the Commission say how long it is likely to take to decide whether a water supply project in the municipality of Pinhel is eligible for Cohesion Fund aid? I would emphasize the particular importance of this project in a disadvantaged region such as the one in question?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (30 April 1997)The Commission has received no request for part-financing by the Cohesion Fund for a water supply project in the municipality of Pinhel.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1301/97 by Manuel PORTO to the Commission. Imports of footwear from China and Indonesia
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, PORTO
Subjects: China, EU Member State, European Commission, anti-dumping duty, customs regulations, footwear industry, import













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1301/97 by Manuel PORTO to the Commission. Imports of footwear from China and Indonesia  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0114 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1301/97 by Manuel Porto (PPE) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: Imports of footwear from China and IndonesiaFollowing the conclusion of an inquiry, Commission Regulation (EC) No 165/97 ((OJ L 29, 31.1.1997, p. 3. )) of 28 January 1997 authorized the imposition of import duties in respect of footwear originating in China and Indonesia.However, it has reached our attention that exporters from China and Indonesia and European importers have already set up a system to avoid paying anti-dumping duties by channelling these products through Bangladesh where they receive the relevant certificate of origin.Will the Commission say what attitude it has taken - or intends to take - in this matter?Answer given by Sir Leon Brittan on behalf of the Commission (14 May 1997)To ensure that anti-dumping measures are properly applied the Commission is always especially vigilant towards imports subject to anti-dumping duties. Here the Commission works closely with the Member States' customs departments.The Honourable Member can be assured of the interest taken by the Commission in the proper implementation of measures applying to imports of certain footwear originating in the People's Republic of China and Indonesia since 1 February. In this context the Commission is prepared to examine any precise, substantiated information, with a view to its subsequent use by Member States, which might be supplied to it about any false declarations, notably about origin of goods.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1292/97 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. EU employment conditions
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, MILLER
Subjects: Andorra, Channel Islands, EU national, Holy See, Isle of Man, Monaco, San Marino, free movement of persons, free movement of workers, work permit













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1292/97 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. EU employment conditions  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0247 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1292/97 by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: EU employment conditionsWhat rights do workers from EU Member States have when working in the Isle of Man, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City, San Marino and the Channel Islands? Is there any difference in these conditions to people working in countries outwith the EU?Joint answer to Written Questions E-1292/97, E-1293/97 and E-1294/97 given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (16 May 1997)Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican City are not part of the Community for the purpose of free movement of people. Consequently, citizens of these countries are not treated as Community nationals and hence do not enjoy the right of free movement conferred by Community law. Conversely, the EC Treaty free movement provisions do not apply to Community nationals in these countries, except in exceptional circumstances.The position as regards the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man is complex. The EC Treaty applies only 'to the extent necessary to ensure the implementation of the arrangements for these islands set out in the United Kingdom Accession Treaty' (Article 227 5c).Under Protocol 3 to the United Kingdom Accession Treaty, the Community rules on the free movement of workers are, in principle, not applicable on the territory of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. However, the authorities of those islands may not discriminate against natural and legal persons from the Member States. Concretely, this means that those authorities may, for example, require work permits of Community nationals provided that they do so in a way which does not discriminate according to the nationality of the person concerned.As regards rights enjoyed by people from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, Protocol 3 expressly provides that they do not benefit from the Community provisions relating to free movement of people, but without prejudice to the rights which they enjoy in the United Kingdom under British domestic law.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1309/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. European Agency for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Inspection
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU office or agency, consumer protection, food inspection, foodstuffs legislation, import, plant health control, public health, third country, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1309/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. European Agency for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Inspection  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0116 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1309/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: European Agency for Veterinary and Phytosanitary InspectionThe Commission has submitted a proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) establishing a European Agency for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Inspection (COM(96)223 final - 96/0143 (CNS)) ((OJ C 239, 17.8.1996, p. 9. )), (CES 1396/96 -96/0143 CNS).To ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and adequate protection for consumers a strong, efficient veterinary and phytosanitary inspection and monitoring body is vitally important. This body must have full authority to enforce Community directives and check that the requirements for third countries are being met.Nonetheless, the Commission is asked not to convert the existing inspection office into an agency. The office should be strengthened by means of the recruitment of new permanent staff, unless it is proved beyond all doubt that the establishment of an agency would bring substantial improvements to health, consumer protection and the food industry. As things stand at the moment, this would appear far from certain.Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (4 June 1997)The Commission welcomes and fully supports the Honourable Member's remarks on the need for strong and efficient veterinary and phytosanitary control and inspection services at Community level. The Commission has recently agreed a communication on the action to be taken to reinforce the provision of scientific advice and the operation of control and inspection procedures in the food production, veterinary and phytosanitary fields in both Member States and third countries ((COM(97) 183 final. )). The Commission looks to the budgetary authorities to provide the necessary resources so that the actions proposed in this communication can be fully implemented as quickly as possible. In the light of recent developments, the Commission intends to review its original proposal for the establishment of a veterinary and phytosanitary inspection agency, to assess whether it continues to represent the most effective way of ensuring that the above goals can be met ((COM(96) 223. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1288/97 by Caroline JACKSON to the Commission. Protected status of cormorants
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, JACKSON CAROLINE
Subjects: United Kingdom, bird, derogation from EU law, ecological balance, ecosystem, fishing industry, protected species, protection of animal life, wildlife













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1288/97 by Caroline JACKSON to the Commission. Protected status of cormorants  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0246 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1288/97 by Caroline Jackson (PPE) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: Protected status of cormorantsHas the Commission any plans to adjust the protected status of cormorants under the Wild Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) ((OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1. )), since a number of sport fishing and commercial fishing interests in the UK feel that it is necessary to take steps to diminish the cormorant population in view of the damage that they may be doing?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (7 May 1997)The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question E-3950/96 by Mr Bébéar ((OJ C 186, 18.6.1997, p. 139. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1273/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Latest developments in the construction of the Casaletto to Largo Argentina high-speed tramway by Rome City Council
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: EU law - national law, Latium, environmental impact, impact study, infringement procedure (EU), national implementing measure, underground railway, urban construction, vehicle on rails













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1273/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Latest developments in the construction of the Casaletto to Largo Argentina high-speed tramway by Rome City Council  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0109 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1273/97 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: Latest developments in the construction of the Casaletto to Largo Argentina high-speed tramway by Rome City CouncilIn her answer to Written Question E-1508/96 ((OJ C 356, 25.11.1996, p. 48. )) Mrs Bjerregaard stated, on behalf of the Commission, that it might be possible for the Commission to intervene directly with the Italian authorities with regard to the project for the Rome Underground line 'C'.The question pointed out the failure on the part of Rome City Council to apply the procedure laid down in Directive 85/337/EEC ((OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40. )) for environmental impact assessment in connection with this project.However, when answering, again on behalf of the Commission, priority Written Question P-0141/97 ((OJ C 186, 18.6.1997, p. 234. )) on a very similar issue, i.e. the construction of a high-speed tramway by Rome City Council, which, like underground lines, also comes under Annex II to Directive 85/337/EEC, Mrs Bjerregaard does not mention the possibility of bringing infringement proceedings, pursuant to Article 169 of the EC Treaty, for failure to transpose that Directive properly, as in the case of the Rome Underground line 'C'. Nor does she refer to the possibility of intervening with the Italian authorities in the same way as for that Underground line.Can the Commission explain the reasons for two different answers to two apparently similar questions?Finally, can the Commission say whether any steps have actually been or are being taken in this connection?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (5 May 1997)Infringement proceedings pursuant to Article 169 of the EC Treaty concern the failure to provide in Italian law for the projects listed in Annex II to Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. They therefore cover both of the projects referred to by the Honourable Member, namely the Underground line 'C' and the Casaletto to Largo Argentina tramway.The Commission has been in contact with the Italian authorities in both cases, as regards the Underground line as well as the high-speed tramway line.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1296/97 by Bárbara DÜHRKOP DÜHRKOP to the Commission. Right to vote in municipal elections
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: DUEHRKOP DUEHRKOP, European Parliament
Subjects: Belgium, EU national, infringement of EU law, infringement procedure (EU), local election, national implementing measure, nationality, right to stand for election, right to vote













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1296/97 by Bárbara DÜHRKOP DÜHRKOP to the Commission. Right to vote in municipal elections  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0113 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1296/97 by Bárbara Dührkop Dührkop (PSE) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: Right to vote in municipal electionsThe Treaty on European Union grants the right to vote in European elections to all citizens of the Union, even if they are resident in a Member State of which they are not nationals. Directive 94/80/EC ((OJ L 368, 31.12.1994, p. 38. )), laying down detailed arrangements concerning this right, has not yet been transposed by Belgium, despite its obligation to do so before 1 January 1996.Which other Member States have failed to transpose the above directive?Has the Commission initiated the procedure provided for in Article 169 of the TEU against these states, as it has in the case of Belgium?Given that the Belgian Government has not replied to the Commission's reasoned opinion, what is preventing the Commission from bringing the matter before the Court of Justice? Has the Commission set a deadline for a reply from the Belgian Government?How many EU citizens resident in Belgium are affected by this delay?How many EU citizens are resident in a Member State of which they are not nationals in the whole European Union?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (16 May 1997)The Commission has opened proceedings under Article 169 of the EC Treaty against all the Member States which failed to implement, in due time, Council Directive 94/80/EC which lays down the detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in municipal elections for citizens of the Union resident in a Member State of which they are not nationals.These Member States are Belgium, Greece, Spain, France, Austria (partial implementation), Finland and Sweden.Belgium has replied to the Commission's reasoned opinion. The Commission will decide in the near future whether to bring the matter before the Court of justice. On 1 January 1994, the number of foreign citizens resident in Belgium was approximately 550 000. The total number of Union citizens resident in another Member State was approximately 5 470 000 ((Eurostat; Demographic Statistics 1996, pages 48-49. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1274/97 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI to the Commission. The brutal killing of a small deer for dubious, purely bureaucratic reasons
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, MUSCARDINI
Subjects: Italy, animal life, competence of the Member States, hunting, protection of animals, slaughter of animals













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1274/97 by Cristiana MUSCARDINI to the Commission. The brutal killing of a small deer for dubious, purely bureaucratic reasons  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0246 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1274/97 by Cristiana Muscardini (NI) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: The brutal killing of a small deer for dubious, purely bureaucratic reasonsThe Italian press has reported a case of unbelievable and unjustified cruelty. A small deer was killed (at least eight rifle shots were needed to kill it), solely because it lived in a village on Lake Garda, where it had been adopted by the whole community. Because it was not of a native species, it was not supposed to live near the lake and it allegedly constituted a danger to traffic. This was the heartless bureaucratic justification and explanation given by the local hunting authorities.There are precise rules governing both hunting and the killing of animals, which, if necessary, should be carried out after using anaesthetic.Does current Community legislation authorize, even indirectly, actions of this kind?If it does not, does it make provision for fining people who commit such acts of cruelty?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (29 April 1997)The events referred to by the Honourable Member are not covered by specific Community directives. The Commission has no power to intervene in this matter.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1316/97 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. European monetary laws
Date: 1997-04-11
Institutions: European Parliament, WATTS
Subjects: competence of the Member States, national law, real property, redemption, sale, tax, tax authorities













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1316/97 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. European monetary laws  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0069 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1316/97 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission (11 April 1997)Subject: European monetary lawsIn cases where EU nationals sell property in another Member State but the state retains a proportion of the proceeds against unpaid taxes and in cases where it is confirmed that no taxes are outstanding, what legal redress does the citizen have against the state and/or to ensure a prompt repayment of money due?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (10 June 1997)The Commission would make the general observation that, since tax administration is a matter for the Member States, a taxpayer challenging the imposition of tax or wishing to obtain a tax refund must avail himself of the relevant means of redress under domestic law.However, if a particular case is brought to the Honourable Member's attention, the Commission is prepared to investigate provided that the necessary details are sent to it.