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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1404/97 by Jean-Claude PASTY to the Commission. Renault affair (European Union aid for a factory in Spain)
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: European Parliament, PASTY
Subjects: European Commissioner, Flanders (Belgium), France, cessation of trading, competition law, motor vehicle industry, political figure, public statement













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1404/97 by Jean-Claude PASTY to the Commission. Renault affair (European Union aid for a factory in Spain)  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0081 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1404/97 by Jean-Claude Pasty (UPE) to the Commission (22 April 1997)Subject: Renault affair (European Union aid for a factory in Spain)On 3 March 1997 Agence France Presse reported on the following comments attributed to Mr Karel van Miert:I have informed my European Commission colleagues that I shall block this item until Renault behaves differently from how it is behaving now (in Vilvorde)... It is evident on this occasion that public-sector aid is to be used to assist with the transfer of a profitable undertaking to a different location in the European Union. It is absurd for a profitable factory like the one in Vilvorde (in Flemish-speaking suburban Brussels) to be closed down and public money used to support additional investment in Spain to improve the quality of cars when the quality of cars manufactured in Vilvorde is excellent.1. Does the Commission not consider that in this particular instance the Belgian Member of the European Commission has, by openly taking sides with a Belgian factory against a Spanish one belonging to the same industrial grouping, failed in the duty of impartiality and objectivity to which he is bound by the Treaty?2. On what objective criteria does the Commission Member base his position, tantamount as it is to supplanting the head of the undertaking, in asserting that one factory or another is profitable?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (12 June 1997)As the Commission has had the occasion to recall in reply to written and oral questions by Members of Parliament (the Honorable Member is referred in particular to the answer by Mr Rey to Oral Question No 10/68 by Mr Habib-Deloncle, and Commission answers to Written Questions No 44/83 by Mr Gendebien and No 1682/85 by Mr Vandemeulebroucke) the Members of the Commission are politicians carrying out a political function, who, while honouring the obligations imposed by this function, remain free to express their personal opinions quite indepedently and on their own responsibility.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1395/97 by Ian WHITE to the Commission. Restrictions on regional development funds
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: European Parliament, WHITE
Subjects: EU financing, European Regional Development Fund, United Kingdom, airport, civil aviation, island, military aircraft, transport infrastructure













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1395/97 by Ian WHITE to the Commission. Restrictions on regional development funds  


Official Journal C 319 , 18/10/1997 P. 0250 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1395/97 by Ian White (PSE) to the Commission (22 April 1997)Subject: Restrictions on regional development fundsRegional development funds were provided for the development of airport facilities at Benbecula in the Western Isles. this is an airport also used for military purposes, particularly with reference to the Royal Artillery range and the RAF.Were any specific restrictions put on the spending of European Union funds on civilian facilities rather than military ones and, if not, why not?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (13 May 1997)The Commission has asked the Member State concerned for information regarding the facts raised to by the Honourable Member. It will inform him of its findings.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1380/97 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Occupation of property in the Canary Isles
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: European Parliament, WATTS
Subjects: Canary Islands, Spain, application of EU law, competence of the Member States, national law, property leasing, real property, rental business, tourism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1380/97 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Occupation of property in the Canary Isles  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0078 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1380/97 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission (22 April 1997)Subject: Occupation of property in the Canary IslesIs the Commission aware of the situation in the Canary Isles where a local law has been passed to deny owners of property in the Canary Isles the right to allow friends and relations to occupy their property, and that such unauthorized occupation could result in a fine of several thousand pounds?What action is the Commission taking to prevent such restrictive and unreasonable laws being imposed?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (4 June 1997)The Honourable Member is doubtless referring to Law No 7/1995 on tourism, which was adopted by the Canary Islands Parliament. The Law is concerned, among other things, with the renting-out of property for tourist purposes, stipulating that such transactions must be conducted through an approved tourist agent. Owners not complying with this requirement could be fined.An analysis of the provisions of Law No 7/1995 in the light of Articles 52 (freedom of establishment) and 59 (freedom to provide services) of the EC Treaty reveals that they are not discriminatory since they apply both to Spanish owners and to owners from other Member States.The provisions in question are designed to protect tourists as recipients of services.The Court of Justice has recognized this objective as an overriding reason relating to the public interest. In the event, given the importance of tourist rentals for the Canary Islands, this objective is backed up by non-excessive measures.It should though be pointed out that, since the provisions took effect on 20 July 1997, a comprehensive assessment in the light of Articles 52 and 59 will be possible only as of that date.The Law concerns only the renting-out of property and not the right for owners to allow friends and relations to occupy their property free of charge. Such an arrangement is directly covered by the rules on property ownership, which, in accordance with Article 222 of the EC Treaty, is a matter for the Member States and should be governed by Spanish private law.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1408/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. European Social Fund assistance for retraining and re- employing workers
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: EU financing, European Social Fund, Italy, employment aid, public sector, reintegration into working life, vocational training













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1408/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. European Social Fund assistance for retraining and re- employing workers  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0082 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1408/97 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (22 April 1997)Subject: European Social Fund assistance for retraining and re-employing workersOn 1 October 1996, the Commission, in reply to Written Question E-2219/96 ((OJ C 365, 4.12.1996, p. 94. )), promised to communicate as soon as possible the information it obtained regarding Lit 4500 billion in funds from the European Social Fund for retraining and re-employing workers of the Iritecna/Fintecna undertakings.Since a further six months have now elapsed, can the Commission supply the results of the enquiries it has made?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (30 June 1997)The Commission regrets the delay in replying to the Honourable Member's Written Question E-2219/96, but has had substantial problems in obtaining information from the Italian authorities.The Iritecna undertaking incorporated Fintecna in July 1993. The new company has received funding to the amount of Lit 4 767 million, of which the sum of Lit 3 023 million was paid between 2 April 1991 and 18 February 1994. Further details are being sent directly to the Honourable Member and to the Secretariat-General of the European Parliament.These resources were used to finance training for unemployed adults and adults employed in large, medium-sized or small undertakings, training for young people and the long-term unemployed, and retraining for adults in employment.The following 13 companies which are part of the Iritecna holding company have provided training courses part-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF):Morteo Soprefim SPA Ponteggi Dalmine SPA Italtekna SPA Autostrade SPA FMI SPA Idrotekna SPA Ingegner Leone Nuova Mecfond SPA Castalia SPA Mededil SPA Condotte SPA Infrasud SPA Innse SPA Tagliaferri SPA
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1400/97 by Olivier DUPUIS to the Commission. UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: DUPUIS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, EU programme, European Commission, UNO, exchange of information, farming sector, fishing industry, indigenous population













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1400/97 by Olivier DUPUIS to the Commission. UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0119 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1400/97 by Olivier Dupuis (ARE) to the Commission (22 April 1997)Subject: UN Decade for the World's Indigenous PeopleIn the light of the UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People, whose first quarter has almost passed, can the Commission indicate the projects through which it has supported the indigenous peoples of French Polynesia in 1995 and 1996?Can the Commission list the names of the projects and the amounts of financial support it has given for all the different financial instruments it has at its disposition to support the indigenous peoples of French Polynesia?Does the Commission feel that it has adequately reacted to the resolutions of the UN General Assembly which has called upon states and intergovernmental organizations to promote the rights and interests of the indigenous people living in their territories, as reflected by the title of the Decade: 'Indigenous People: Partners in Action'?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (3 June 1997)The Commission does not pursue a policy of solely targetting the indigenous peoples of French Polynesia in its programmmes. It takes the view that the population in general should benefit from the development process. Through the 6th and 7th indicative programmes it provides financial aid amounting to 21.35 MECU in support of the government's policies of rural development and economic diversification. 83% of this aid is allocated to current projects in the sectors of agriculture and fisheries and economic infrastructure of the type which will improve the socio-economic status of the indigenous peoples. A list of these projects is forwarded direct to the Honourable Member and to the Secretariat general of the Parliament. Consequently, the Commission feels that it has reacted adequately to the resolutions of the United Nations general assembly.
Council Regulation (EC) No 725/97 of 22 April 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1789/81 laying down general rules concerning the system of minimum stocks in the sugar sector
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: intervention price, minimum stock, white sugar













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Council Regulation (EC) No 725/97 of 22 April 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1789/81 laying down general rules concerning the system of minimum stocks in the sugar sector  


Official Journal L 108 , 25/04/1997 P. 0013 - 0013 





COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 725/97 of 22 April 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1789/81 laying down general rules concerning the system of minimum stocks in the sugar sector THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81 of 30 June 1981 on the common organization of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular Article 12 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 1789/81 of 30 June 1981 laying down general rules concerning the system of minimum stocks in the sugar sector (2) defines the factors for determining the amount to be levied in the event of disposal by sugar manufacturers of quantities of sugar forming part of the minimum stock under conditions other than those laid down; whereas one of those factors is the threshold price which was abolished with effect from 1 July 1995;Whereas the aforementioned amount should henceforth be set as a flat-rate amount fixed at the overall level resulting from the application of the same method as that applicable during the last marketing year of application of the threshold price for white sugar 1994/95; whereas, however, provision should also be made for it to be possible to reduce that flat-rate amount to take account of any major reduction of the intervention price for white sugar in the future,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 In Article 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 1789/81 the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:'That amount shall be ECU 12,70 per 100 kilograms. The amount may be reduced in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 41 of Regulation (EEC) No 1785/81, taking account of the amount of any reduction in the intervention price for white sugar.`Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Luxembourg, 22 April 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. VAN AARTSEN(1) OJ No L 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1599/96 (OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 43).(2) OJ No L 177, 1. 7. 1981, p. 39. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 260/96 (OJ No L 34, 13. 2. 1996, p. 16).
Council Regulation (EC) No 711/97 of 22 April 1997 amending, for the second time, Regulation (EC) No 390/97 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1997 and certain conditions under which they may be fished
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EU Member State, authorised catch, catch quota, fishing area, fishing regulations, sea fish













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Council Regulation (EC) No 711/97 of 22 April 1997 amending, for the second time, Regulation (EC) No 390/97 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1997 and certain conditions under which they may be fished  


Official Journal L 106 , 24/04/1997 P. 0001 - 0002 





COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 711/97 of 22 April 1997 amending, for the second time, Regulation (EC) No 390/97 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1997 and certain conditions under which they may be fished THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas, pursuant to the terms of Article 8 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92, it is incumbent on the Council to establish the total allowable catches (TACs) by fishery or group of fisheries;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 390/97 (2) fixes, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the TACs for 1997 and certain conditions under which they may be fished;Whereas, in order to prevent overfishing, the Community fishery for Atlanto-Scandinavian herring in areas I and II should be subject to allocation among Member States so that this fishery is properly monitored;Whereas Regulation (EC) No 390/97 should therefore be amended accordingly,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 The table in the Annex to this Regulation shall replace the first table in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 390/97.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Luxembourg, 22 April 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. VAN AARTSEN(1) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(2) OJ No L 66, 6. 3. 1997, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 551/97 (OJ No L 85, 27. 3. 1997, p. 6).ANNEX >TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1397/97 by Olivier DUPUIS to the Commission. UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: DUPUIS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, EU programme, UNO, Wallis and Futuna, economic development, financial aid, indigenous population, rural development













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1397/97 by Olivier DUPUIS to the Commission. UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0122 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1397/97 by Olivier Dupuis (ARE) to the Commission (22 April 1997)Subject: UN Decade for the World's Indigenous PeopleIn the light of the UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People, whose first quarter has almost passed, can the Commission indicate the projects through which it has supported the indigenous peoples of Wallis and Futuna in 1995 and 1996?Can the Commission list the names of the projects and the amounts of financial support it has given for all the different financial instruments it has at its disposition to support the indigenous peoples of Wallis and Futuna?Does the Commission feel that it has adequately reacted to the resolutions of the UN General Assembly which has called upon states and intergovernmental organizations to promote the rights and interests of the indigenous people living in their territories, as reflected by the title of the Decade: 'Indigenous People: Partners in Action'?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (30 May 1997)The Commission does not pursue a policy of solely targetting the indigenous peoples of Wallis and Futuna in its programmmes. It takes the view that the population in general should benefit from the development process. Through the 6th and 7th indicative programmes it provides financial aid amounting to 8.4 MECU in support of the government's policies of rural development and economic diversification. 34% of this aid is allocated to current projects in the sectors of agriculture and economic infrastructure of the type which will improve the socio-economic status of indigenous peoples. A list of these projects is forwarded direct to the Honourable Member and to the Secretariat general of the Parliament. Consequently, the Commission feels that it has reacted adequately to the resolutions of the United Nations general assembly.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1396/97 by Olivier DUPUIS to the Commission. UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People
Date: 1997-04-22
Institutions: DUPUIS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, EU programme, New Caledonia, UNO, economic development, financial aid, indigenous population, rural development













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1396/97 by Olivier DUPUIS to the Commission. UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0121 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1396/97 by Olivier Dupuis (ARE) to the Commission (22 April 1997)Subject: UN Decade for the World's Indigenous PeopleIn the light of the UN Decade for the World's Indigenous People, whose first quarter has almost passed, can the Commission indicate the projects through which it has supported the indigenous peoples of New Caledonia in 1995 and 1996?Can the Commission list the names of the projects and the amounts of financial support it has given for all the different financial instruments it has at its disposition to support the indigenous peoples of New Caledonia?Does the Commission feel that it has adequately reacted to the resolutions of the UN General Assembly which has called upon states and intergovernmental organizations to promote the rights and interests of the indigenous people living in their territories, as reflected by the title of the Decade: 'Indigenous People: Partners in Action'?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (30 May 1997)The Commission does not pursue a policy of solely targetting the indigenous peoples of New Caledonia in its programmmes. Through the 6th and 7th indicative programmes it provides financial aid amounting to 20.4 MECU in support of the government's policies of rural development and economic diversification. 56% of this aid is allocated to the sectors of agriculture, human resource development and infrastructure in the type of projects which will benefit indigenous peoples. A list of these projects is forwarded direct to the Honourable Member and to the Secretariat general of the Parliament. Consequently, the Commission feels that it has reacted adequately to the resolutions of the United Nations general assembly.