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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1419/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Animal experimentation
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: animal experimentation, exchange of information, protection of animals, report, research body, statistics













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1419/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Animal experimentation  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0124 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1419/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Animal experimentationDoes the Commission plan to bring forward any amendment to Directive 86/609 ((OJ L 358, 18.12.1986, p. 1. )) so that it specifies the level of data information to be supplied, since the Commission appears to suggest (in answer to Question H-0135/97 ((Debates of the European Parliament (March 1997). )) that this is an omission in the directive which hampers its ability to publish an accurate report on the number of laboratory animals used in experiments and has to rely on a 'gentleman's agreement'?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (22 May 1997)An agreement has been concluded concerning the level of detail and the format of the statistical tables to be utilised for reporting statistics on the use of laboratory animals. This consensus was reached during the last meeting of the competent authorities for Directive 86/609/EEC concerning the protection of laboratory animals ((OJ L 358, 18.12.1986. )) on 16 April 1997.Hence the Commission does not currently have any plans to amend Directive 86/609/EEC to further specify the requirements for the collection of statistical data.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1436/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Erasure of 20th century from computer memories
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: computer, computer system, computer systems, exchange of information, information system, programming language, public awareness campaign, software













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1436/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Erasure of 20th century from computer memories  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0085 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1436/97 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Erasure of 20th century from computer memoriesThe 'Millenium Bug' is currently causing great concern in the field of information technology since it is threatening to cause a worldwide crash on 1 January 2000, as a result of a total breakdown in computer systems. According to experts this is because computer programmers entered abbreviated forms to save valuable computer memory capacity, so that in entering the year, only 71 would be entered instead of 1971, for example. The problem will occur when on 1 January 2000, computers will think that it is the year 1900, with the result that 30% of them will fail to function at all. The greatest damage however will be caused by those which continue to function using present systems since they will give erroneous readings for every operation or calculation.1. What steps has the Commission taken with regard to information systems in the Community and in the Member State, as well as in the private sector?2. Given that the possible solutions to the problem are:(a) extremely costly, requiring the replacement of computers and their programmes or(b) very-time consuming, involving the 'correction' of the programming language codes,who will bear the enormous financial burden which will in either case result, the citizens of the European Union or the companies responsible for the computerization of Community services?Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (27 June 1997)The Commission is aware of this technical problem. As far as the Commission's internal information systems are concerned, appropriate measures have already been taken to inform its services and to identify the necessary adaptations.Regarding the systems in the national and private sectors, several initiatives to inform economic operators have been actively pursued by suppliers of information systems, by consultants and by some Member States. In the context of this undertaking, the Commission has a forum to share experiences and to make the most appropriate technical solutions commonly known. It also intends to step up information and awareness-raising measures on this subject. The cost of implementing these solutions is the responsibility of the system owners.Moreover, several technologies to facilitate the adaptation of information systems have been successfully developed under Community research and development programmes. These are currently being used by the largest information system providers.
Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops'
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Economic and Social Committee
Subjects: aid per hectare, cereals, leguminous vegetable, oleaginous plant, set-aside













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Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops'  


Official Journal C 206 , 07/07/1997 P. 0059 





Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops` () (97/C 206/11)On 2 April 1997 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Articles 43 and 198 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the above-mentioned proposal.The Economic and Social Committee decided to appoint Mr Bento Gonçalves as rapporteur-general for its opinion.At its 345th plenary session (meeting of 23 April 1997), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 77 votes to one, with four abstentions.1. The Commission proposal1.1. The purpose of the proposal is to extend, from 31 December to 31 March, the deadline for payment of compensation to farmers who use set-aside land to grow products not destined for human or animal consumption.1.2. The compensation is thus to be paid between 16 October and 31 March of the following year.1.3. The Commission justifies the proposal on the grounds that the grower cannot be repaid until the delivery of the product to the processor has been confirmed.2. Conclusion2.1. The Committee approves the proposal.Brussels, 23 April 1997.The President of the Economic and Social CommitteeTom JENKINS() OJ No C 106, 4. 4. 1997, p. 13.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1477/97 by Christoph KONRAD to the Commission. Vehicle fleet for Commission members - risk analysis
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, KONRAD
Subjects: European Commission, European official, public safety, vehicle fleet













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1477/97 by Christoph KONRAD to the Commission. Vehicle fleet for Commission members - risk analysis  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0139 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1477/97 by Christoph Konrad (PPE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Vehicle fleet for Commission members - risk analysisFurther to the answer given to written question no P-0573/97 ((OJ C 217, 17.7.1997, p. 213.)), will the Commission state:1. Who carries out the risk analysis on the basis of the information supplied by the Member States so that the necessary measures can be implemented in respect of the vehicles and homes of Commission members in order to guarantee the latter's safety?2. Is this task performed by a Member State authority, or is the risk analysed by an EU institution?Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission (15 May 1997)1. The Commission analyses the risks in conjunction with the Member States' authorities and arrives at its own conclusions.2. The Commission has instructed its Security Office to assess the risks affecting each of its Members on the basis of the information provided by the security and police authorities of the Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1458/97 by Claude DESAMA to the Commission. Choice of sites for the storage of low-level nuclear waste in Belgium
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: DESAMA, European Parliament
Subjects: Belgium, EAEC Treaty, application of EU law, environmental impact, frontier region, radioactive waste, storage of waste, waste disposal













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1458/97 by Claude DESAMA to the Commission. Choice of sites for the storage of low-level nuclear waste in Belgium  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0135 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-1458/97 by Claude Desama (PSE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Choice of sites for the storage of low-level nuclear waste in BelgiumThe Belgian Government has drawn up a list of sites for the storage of low-level waste. Before a final decision is made, should not the Commission check whether Belgium has abided by the provisions of Articles 34 to 36 of the Euratom Treaty regarding the protection of public health?Furthermore, in the case of those sites which are within close range of the borders of other Member States, such as Bovigny (near Luxembourg) and Faweu in the Verviers area (close to Germany), has the Commission ascertained whether the Belgian Government is in compliance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, and has it set up the group of experts provided for in Article 31 of that Treaty?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (14 May 1997)Member States are required to ensure that they fully respect all obligations arising from Articles 34, 35 and 36 of the Euratom Treaty. The Commission would only seek to intervene if it had valid evidence to the effect that a Member State was not meeting such obligations. In the case of sites envisaged by Belgium for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste there is no evidence that such a project would constitute 'a particularly dangerous experiment' within the meaning of Article 34 nor that Belgium might fail to introduce appropriate environmental monitoring facilities and data communication (as required by Articles 35 and 36) in respect of any site which might be exploited for this purpose.The question of the application of Article 37 of the Treaty to Bovigny has been dealt with in the reply to Written question E-1135/97 by Mr Fayot ((See page 75. )). That reply is equally valid for other such sites whether or not they are close to a frontier.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1422/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Methane
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: Central and Eastern Europe, EBRD, EU aid, EU programme, gas pipeline, hydrocarbon, pipeline transport, product safety, transport network













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1422/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Methane  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0125 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1422/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: MethaneHave any projects been undertaken, or are any projects planned, to reduce leakages from gas pipes and natural gas fields in Eastern Europe and if so will the Commission please provide details of the projects and their achievements or expected results?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (22 May 1997)A TACIS funded study has been carried out and resulted in specific recommendations for follow-up actions to improve operations and reduce losses of methane in Russia's gas transport system. This study was followed by a major commercial agreement to rehabilitate the Russian export pipelines to Europe.The PHARE programme has financed studies and projects on the refurbishment and development of the Central and East European gas system. A gas interconnection study was finalised in 1995 on the overall investment requirements in the Central and East European gas sector. A regional Baltic gas study, covering the three Balticrepublics, includes a major section on engineering developments and recommendations with regard to reducing the risks of major leaks or pipeline ruptures, increasing safety and security of the system. The report includes a prioritised list of measures and investments to undertake in order to fulfil the recommendations of the study.In addition, assistance is given by way of other non-Community programmes and also by the international financial institutions, in particular the European bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD). West European gas companies are also supporting and closely co-operating with the gas industry of the Commonwealth of independent states (CIS) and Central and Eastern Europe on the upgrading and improvement of their gas grids. This co-operation includes direct investments in the gas sector of these countries, transfer of know-how and technology.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1424/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Aid to Sri Lanka
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: Community budget, EU aid, Sri Lanka, distribution of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1424/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Aid to Sri Lanka  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0126 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1424/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Aid to Sri LankaWill the Commission please itemize all aid given to Sri Lanka in the last two years both in terms of items and finance?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (27 May 1997)Commission aid to Sri Lanka in the last two years(in MECU)>TABLE>N.B.: Under the heading of scientific and technical cooperation, Sri Lanka is involved in one current project signed in 1995: 'The development and potential of midgut antigens as vaccine agents for novel mosquito andmalaria control' (ECU 100 000), and two projects selected in 1996 are currently under negotiation: 'Strategies for partitioning the productivity of Asian reservoirs and lakes between capture fisheries and aquaculture for social benefit and local market without negative environmental impact' and 'Mathematical models of the immunological and clinical epidemiology of Plasmodium Falciparum malaria'.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1420/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Wild-caught primates
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: animal experimentation, application of EU law, competence of the Member States, import, live animal, monkey, scientific research, wildlife













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1420/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Wild-caught primates  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0125 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1420/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Wild-caught primatesIn its reply to my Question H-0135/97 ((Debates of the European Parliament (March 1997). )), the Commission explained once agin the present situation, but made no effort to answer the main point of my question which was to ask that the Commission place the burden of proof on importers of wild-caught primates to show that they cannot use captive-bred animals. Will it now attempt please, to answer this point?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (21 May 1997)In its answer to the Oral Question No H-135/97 by Mrs Pollack during question time at Parliament's March 1997 part-session ((Debates of the Parliament (March 1997). )) the Commission pointed out that the number of primates needed for bio-medical research cannot be provided at present by the European breeding centres. For that reason the import of primates from third countries is necessary in order to satisfy the needs of European research.Articles 19(4) and 21 of Directive 86/609/EEC ((OJ L 358, 18.12.1986. )) concerning the protection of laboratory animals provide for the possibility of special exemption for the use of non purpose-bred animals. The decision for this exemption must be taken under arrangements determined by the authority of the Member State concerned.The Directive does not contain provisions allowing the Commission to control import of primates nor to request proof that no captive bred animals could be used. This lies within the competence of the authorities of the Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1425/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Voluntary sector
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, unpaid work, voluntary organisation, voluntary work













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1425/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Voluntary sector  


Official Journal C 367 , 04/12/1997 P. 0124 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1425/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Voluntary sectorGiven the important role played by voluntary organizations in society, can the Commission please describe in what ways is volunteering becoming more recognized in EU funding?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (29 May 1997)The Commission has increasingly recognised the importance of volunteering in Community funding. Several projects concerning volunteering have been funded. The Commission administers the European voluntary service pilot action which encourages trans-national volunteering, and it has in the past provided finance towards the European day on volunteering. The Commission has also submitted a proposal to the Parliament and Council for a multiannual Community programme on voluntary service.The Commission accepts volunteers' time as being eligible as part of the matching funds provided by an organisation in co-financed projects using European funds. The amount of time varies from one European funding programme to another and must be agreed in advance by the Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1437/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Danger facing minority schools in Turkey
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: Türkiye, educational institution, educational reform, ethnic group, exchange of information, organisation of teaching, right to education













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1437/97 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. Danger facing minority schools in Turkey  


Official Journal C 373 , 09/12/1997 P. 0130 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1437/97 by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Danger facing minority schools in TurkeyThere are reports that Turkey is planning to replace the five-year period of compulsory education with an eight-year period. This measure, which was initiated by the military, has further endangered the three Greek, nine Armenian and one Jewish school remaining in this country, which is not exactly renowned for respecting the rights of minorities within its territory.Is the Commission aware of this situation and what action does it intend to take in response to this attempt by the Turkish authorities to restrict still further the education rights of minorities whose children are attending at the above schools?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (2 June 1997)The plan to extend compulsory schooling from five to eight years was originally set out in the sixth Turkish five-year plan (1990-95) and put back on the agenda of the seventh (1996-2000).The Turkish education ministry has drafted measures but the plan has not yet been approved owing to disagreements within the governing coalition.From information at the Commission's disposal, an amended version of the plan is currently being prepared by the authorities.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1423/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Fire safety in hotels
Date: 1997-04-23
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EC recommendation, EU law - national law, fire protection, hotel industry, national implementing measure, national law, occupational safety, tourism













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1423/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. Fire safety in hotels  


Official Journal C 045 , 10/02/1998 P. 0029 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1423/97 by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission (23 April 1997)Subject: Fire safety in hotelsGiven the importance of tourism for the European economy, when will the Commission bring forward a proposal for a long-awaited directive on fire safety in hotels?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (12 June 1997)The Commission has taken a number of initiatives in this area. These include Council Recommendation 86/666/EEC ((OJ L 384, 31.12.1986. )) of 22 December 1986 on fire safety in existing hotels, Council Directive 89/106/EEC ((OJ L 40, 11.2.1989. )) on construction products and the provisions on the detection of fire and fire-fighting in Council Directive 89/654/EEC ((OJ L 393, 30.12.1989. )) concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace.Following the request to put forward a Directive on the safety of hotels based on the 1986 recommendation, the Commission arranged for a study to be carried out aimed chiefly at verifying whether each Member State had correctly interpreted all of the requirements of the recommendation (minimum requirements to enable hotels to accommodate people in acceptable conditions of safety throughout the Community) and transposed them into national law.Most of the study's findings show that the requirements of the recommendation have in nearly all cases been adopted as national provisions and can therefore be regarded as minimum criteria which have been met and surpassed in most cases. Furthermore, the recommendation has had a considerable impact on places where the regulations did not go far enough since, in most cases, it has been transposed into national legislation almost as it stands.The Commission therefore does not consider the preparation and adoption of a Directive to be the appropriate response to the real problems encountered.