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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal and amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision amending Council Decision 93/383/EEC of 14 June 1993 on reference laboratories for the monitoring of marine biotoxins (COM(96)0464 C4-0547/96 and COM(97)0210 C4-0221/97 96/0234(COD))
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: Committee on Fisheries, European Parliament
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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal and amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision amending Council Decision 93/383/EEC of 14 June 1993 on reference laboratories for the monitoring of marine biotoxins (COM(96)0464 C4-0547/96 and COM(97)0210 C4-0221/97 96/0234(COD))  


Official Journal C 200 , 30/06/1997 P. 0257 





A4-0177/97Proposal and amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision amending Council Decision 93/383/EEC of 14 June 1993 on reference laboratories for the monitoring of marine biotoxins (COM(96)0464 - C4-0547/96 and COM(97)0210 - C4-0221/97 - 96/0234(COD))The proposal was approved.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal and amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision amending Council Decision 93/383/EEC of 14 June 1993 on reference laboratories for the monitoring of marine biotoxins (COM(96)0464 - C4-0547/96 and COM(97)0210 - C4-0221/97 - 96/0234(COD))(Codecision procedure: first reading)The European Parliament,- havng regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(96)0464 - 96/0234(CNS) ((OJ C 331, 6.11.1996, p. 12.)) and the amended Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council, COM(97)0210 - 96/0234(COD),- having regard to Articles 189b(2) and 100a of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the amended proposal to Parliament (C4-0221/97),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A4-0177/97),1. Approves the Commission proposal;2. Should the Council intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament, calls on the Council to notify Parliament and requests that the conciliation procedure be initiated;3. Points out that the Commission is required to submit to Parliament any modification it may intend to make to its proposal;4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2032/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Attacks on Spanish products in France
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: CABEZON ALONSO, COLINO SALAMANCA, European Parliament
Subjects: France, Spain, application of EU law, competition, free movement of goods, free movement of persons, fresh fruit, fresh vegetable, originating product, producer organisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2032/97 by Jesús CABEZÓN ALONSO , Juan COLINO SALAMANCA to the Commission. Attacks on Spanish products in France  


Official Journal C 045 , 10/02/1998 P. 0145 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2032/97 by Jesús Cabezón Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission (13 June 1997)Subject: Attacks on Spanish products in FranceIn view of the attacks by French farmers on Spanish fruit and vegetable products in May 1997, has the Commission decided to make representations to the French Government to complain, protest, penalize or demand an explanation concerning the latter's repeated failure to take action over incidents preventing the free movement of EU persons and goods on its territory?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (27 June 1997)The Commission would refer the Honourable Members to its answer to Written Question P-1992/97 by Mr García-Margallo y Marfil ((See page 137. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2033/97 by Roberta ANGELILLI to the Commission. Alitalia restructuring plan
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Italy, air transport, airport, award of contract, capital transfer, competition, economic analysis, economic planning, invitation to tender

C 60/82

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25. 2. 98

The remaining ECU 158 505 were spent by representations of the Commission in the Member States for specific
information for women, in the following ways:

Belgium
Denmark
Germany
Spain
France
Ireland
Austria
Portugal

Amount

25,700
28,282
36,864
7,500
1,950
22,545
17,300
18,364

% of representations(cid:146)
specific expenditure

16.21
17.84
23.25
4.73
1.23
14.22
10.91
11.58

(98/C 60/118)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2031/97

by Jesu·s Cabezo·n Alonso (PSE) and Juan Colino Salamanca (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Free movement of goods within the European Union

(13 June 1997)

In May 1997 there were many incidents in France involving attacks on non-French lorries transporting fruit and
vegetables. The attacks also occurred in warehouses and markets.

The French police took no action while these incidents were occurring, nor did the French authorities make any
serious attempt to try to prevent the attacks.

What is the Commission(cid:146)s reaction to these clear, repeated attempts to hamper the free movement of persons and
goods?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(1 July 1997)

The  Commission  would  refer  the  Honourable  Members  to  its  answer  to  Written  Question  P-1992/97  by
Mr Garc(cid:14)·a-Margallo y Marfil (1).

(1)  OJ C 45, 10.2.1998, p. 137.

(98/C 60/119)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2033/97

by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission

(13 June 1997)

Subject: Alitalia restructuring plan

For  the  past  year  or  so,  under  the  procedure  laid  down  in  Articles  92  and  93  of  the  Treaty  of  Rome,  the
Commission has been considering the restructuring plan for the Italian airline, Alitalia, which consists mainly of
a capital transfer estimated to be worth over LIT 3 100 billion, LIT 1 500 billion of which is to be provided by IRI,
the state holding company which has a 90% stake in Alitalia.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1085/97 of 13 June 1997 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 regarding an increase of the autonomous tariff quota for discs (wafers) of silicon
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: European Commission
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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1085/97 of 13 June 1997 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 regarding an increase of the autonomous tariff quota for discs (wafers) of silicon  


Official Journal L 157 , 14/06/1997 P. 0013 - 0013 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1085/97 of 13 June 1997 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 regarding an increase of the autonomous tariff quota for discs (wafers) of siliconTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 of 20 December 1996 opening and providing for the administration of autonomous Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural and industrial products and amending Regulation (EC) No 3059/95 opening and providing for the administration of autonomous Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural and industrial products (first series 1996), and in particular Article 6 thereof governing the extension or adjustment of quotas (1),Whereas the quota for doped silicon wafers (order number 09.2946) is insufficient to meet the needs of the Community industry; whereas, consequently, the quantity should be increased by the 50 % maximum provided for in Article 6 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 2505/96; whereas that Regulation should be amended accordingly, with effect from 1 January 1997;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 For the order number 09.2946 in the table in Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 2505/96, the quota amount of 30 000 units shall become 45 000 units for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1997.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from 1 January 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 13 June 1997.For the CommissionMario MONTIMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 345, 31. 12. 1996, p. 1.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2036/97 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Promotion of tourism in operational programmes
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: APOLINARIO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU Member State, European Regional Development Fund, credit, operational programme, regional development, tourism policy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2036/97 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Promotion of tourism in operational programmes  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0151 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2036/97 by José Apolinário (PSE) to the Commission (13 June 1997)Subject: Promotion of tourism in operational programmesCan the Commission supply a list of the budget items earmarked for the promotion of tourism under the ERDF throughout the European Union, identifying the operational programmes they come under (either national or regional operational programmes)?Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (25 July 1997)The Commission is sending direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat a table containing the information requested.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2030/97 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Information task force - actions targeted towards women
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: European Parliament, WADDINGTON
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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2030/97 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Information task force - actions targeted towards women  


Official Journal C 060 , 25/02/1998 P. 0081 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2030/97 by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission (13 June 1997)Subject: Information task force - actions targeted towards womenOf the total 1996 expenditure on information actions targeted at women, what amount and what percentage of total expenditure was received by each of the fifteen Member States?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (30 July 1997)The total expenditure on information actions targeted at women in 1996 was ECU 1 579 367. ECU 1 420 862 (89,96%) were spent on the financing of central activities benefiting all Member States, and therefore it is impossible to calculate individual spending for each Member State.The remaining ECU 158 505 were spent by representations of the Commission in the Member States for specific information for women, in the following ways:>TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2035/97 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. Customs implications of the association agreement with the Republic of Slovenia
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: European Parliament, TAMINO
Subjects: Slovenia, accession to the European Union, association agreement (EU), customs inspection, customs regulations, external border of the EU, import, live animal, third country, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2035/97 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. Customs implications of the association agreement with the Republic of Slovenia  


Official Journal C 060 , 25/02/1998 P. 0083 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2035/97 by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Commission (13 June 1997)Subject: Customs implications of the association agreement with the Republic of SloveniaThe association agreement between the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union will, among other things, affect veterinary controls on animals imported from third countries.It will place Italian facilities such as those at Gorizia and Fernetti (Trieste) in the same situation as Tarvisio (Udine) was placed following Austria's accession to the EU.Are any measures to be taken or aid provided in connection with the establishment of control facilities at Slovenia's borders with Hungary and Croatia?Have any plans been made for the future of the existing control facilities at Gorizia Sant'Andrea and Fernetti?Given the benefits which cutting waiting times for vehicles in transit would bring for live animals, forwarding agents and road haulage operators, would it be possible as of now to coordinate customs operations at the twin terminals at Fernetti and Sesana (Slovenia), barely two hundred metres away from each other?Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission (31 July 1997)The association agreement between the Republic of Slovenia and the Community will not affect current veterinary controls on animals from third countries. However, from the date of accession, Slovenia will have to ensure effective controls at the external border of the Community in order to comply with Community legislation in the veterinary field. This requires the setting up of appropriate facilities and training of staff prior to accession. The Phare programme provides assistance to support Slovenia in undertaking the necessary legal, institutional and certain structural adjustments.The Commission is not aware of any plans developed as regards the future of existing control facilities at Gorizia Sant' Andrea and Fernetti (this being under the responsibility of the national authorities).The Commission does not have any information on plans for specific bilateral arrangements as regards customs coordination at Fernetti and Sesana.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2046/97 by Jean-Yves LE GALLOU to the Commission. Community financial assistance for ECAS
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: European Parliament, LE GALLOU
Subjects: EU aid, European citizenship, action programme, dissemination of EU information, promotion of the European idea, public awareness campaign

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2.
Directive 92/82/EEC on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oil requires that every
two years, Council shall examine the rates of duty laid down in that Directive on the basis of a report from the
Commission and, where appropriate, after consulting the Parliament, shall adopt the necessary measures. The
first such report was submitted in September 1995 (1). This concluded that, before any legislative proposals were
submitted, a wide ranging consultation should be carried out.

3.
Further to this consultation process and in response to an invitation from the Council, the Commission has
now submitted proposals for a global approach to the taxation of energy products (2). These proposals seek to
improve the functioning of the internal market by the use of a phased increase in minimum duty rates on mineral
oils designed to lead to greater approximation of national rates.

It should, however, be noted that excise duty represents only part of the cost of the fuel and even if duty rates
were totally harmonised there would still be substantial differences in the retail prices paid by consumers in
different Member States due to differences in production, transport and marketing costs.

(1)  COM(95) 285.
(2)  OJ C 139, 6.4.1997.

(98/C 60/122)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2046/97

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(13 June 1997)

Subject: Community financial assistance for ECAS

On  5  and  6  May  1997,  ECAS  (Euro  Citizen  Action  Service)  organized  a  seminar  in  Brussels  on  European
citizenship.

Did the Commission provide any financial assistance for the organization of this seminar, and if so, what amount
was involved?

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(8 September 1997)

The Commission made a financial contribution of ECU 26 200 to the organisation of the Conference on EU
Citizenship by the Euro Citizen Action Service (ECAS) on 5 and 6 May 1997. This Commission contribution
covered  50%  of  the  total  cost  of  the  seminar,  which  focused  on  the  central  role  of  the  citizen,  one  of  the
Community’s information priorities.

(98/C 60/123)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2049/97

by Magda Aelvoet (V) to the Commission

(13 June 1997)

Subject: Quality of Belgian development aid

Is the Commission aware that a special committee has been set up by the Belgian parliament to look into the way
development aid is spent by, or through the offices of, the development aid authority?

If  so,  is  it  also  aware  that  the  supervisory  body  is  currently  looking  into  allegations  of  fraud  involving
development aid concerning 24 projects and programmes? These include:

›  Malawi Railways Ltd.: supply of five shunter engines with spare parts;

›  a desalination plant in Mindelo (Cape Verde);
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2041/97 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. Charitable status
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: European Parliament, MILLER
Subjects: administrative formalities, data recording, exchange of information, international organisation, legal status, voluntary organisation

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10. 2. 98

(98/C 45/193)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2043/97

by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission

(13 June 1997)

Subject: Register of charities

Has the Commission any plans to introduce an EU-wide register for charitable organizations?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-2041/97 and E-2043/97
given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission

(15 July 1997)

The Commission does not intend to promote Community legislation concerning specifically the creation of a
Europe wide register of charitable organisations or the establishment of common criteria for the registration of
these organisations in the Member States.

Nevertheless,  in  order  to  help  organisations  to  operate  outside  their  own  national  borders,  without  making  a
distinction  on  whether  they  have  a  charitable  or  any  other  objective  of  general  or  special  interest,  the
Commission has submitted to the Council a proposal for a regulation on the statute for a European non-profit
volunteer association (1). This requires Member States to ensure first that a full legal capacity is granted to all
European non-profit organisations incorporated pursuant to the regulation and second that a notice is published
in the Official journal stating that a European association has been incorporated in a Member State and giving
information on its identity.

(1)  Ammended  proposal  for  a  Council  regulation  (EEC)  on  the  statute  for  a  European  association  non-profit  or  voluntary  organisation,

OJ C 236, 31.8.1993

(98/C 45/194)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2045/97

by Philippe Monfils (ELDR) to the Commission

(13 June 1997)

Subject: Illegal trade in cultural artefacts

For many years, one of the methods used to combat the illegal trade in cultural artefacts has been marking.

Many reports have been drawn up and much work has already been done on this procedure.

Does the Commission intend to carry out a study on this issue with the aim of reaching conclusions about the
reliability of marking cultural artefacts?

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(23 July 1997)

The Commission would point out that this question is exactly the same as the Honourable Member(cid:146)s Written
Question E-1631/97.

The  Commission  would  therefore  refer  the  Honourable  Member  to  the  answer  it  has  already  given  to  that
question (1).

(1)  See page 66.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2039/97 by Bernhard RAPKAY to the Commission. EU funding channelled to the Eastern Ruhr area (the cities of Dortmund and Hamm, and Unna district) (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: European Parliament, RAPKAY
Subjects: North Rhine-Westphalia, action programme, balance of payments assistance, fund (EU), regional development

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If  so,  does  it  plan  to  make  any  legal  provision  at  European  level  to  cover  these  situations  or  can  existing
Community provisions be applied effectively?

In either case, does the Commission not think there is a need for special measures to provide consumers with
information in accordance with Article 129a of the Treaty?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(4 September 1997)

The Honourable Member refers in her question to a certain type of programme found in Greece. The Commission
is unaware of the existence of such programmes in other Member States.

The question does not provide the necessary elements to establish clearly the type of activity in question. Should
this activity be considered to be (cid:145)teleshopping(cid:146) then it would fall within the scope of Directive 89/552/EC (1), as
amended recently by Directive 97/36/EC (the so-called (cid:145)television without frontiers(cid:146) Directive) (2). In this case, it
would be the responsibility of the Greek authorities to ensure that broadcasters under their jurisdiction comply
with the provisions of the Directive.

If  the  activity  is  not  to  be  considered  as  (cid:145)teleshopping(cid:146)  then  it  would  be  subject  to  Greek  law  (relating  to
auctions). In this case it would be the responsibility of the Greek authorities to ensure that the broadcasters under
their jurisdiction comply with Greek law.

(1)  OJ L 298, 17.10.1989.
(2)  OJ L 202, 30.7.1997.

(98/C 102/13)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2039/97

by Bernhard Rapkay (PSE) to the Commission

(13 June 1997)

Subject: EU funding channelled to the Eastern Ruhr area (the cities of Dortmund and Hamm, and Unna district)

What volume of European Union funding, earmarked for which measures, was channelled into the Eastern Ruhr
area in 1995 and 1996 from the following:

1. 

2. 

the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF),

the European Social Fund (ESF),

3.  EU research programmes,

4.  EU education programmes,

5.  EU youth programmes,

6.  EU programmes in the environmental field,

7.  EU programmes in the energy field,

8.  other EU programmes?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(13 November 1997)

Further  to  its  answer  of  3  July  1997 (1),  the  Commission  is  now  able  to  provide  the  following  additional
information.

In  view  of  the  length  of  its  answer,  the  Commission  is  sending  it  direct  to  the  Honourable  Member  and  to
Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat.

(1)  OJ C 391, 23.12.1997, p. 151.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2042/97 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. Charity organizations
Date: 1997-06-13
Institutions: European Parliament, MILLER
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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2042/97 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. Charity organizations  


Official Journal C 391 , 23/12/1997 P. 0152 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2042/97 by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission (13 June 1997)Subject: Charity organizationsHas the Commission any plans to introduce EU-wide legislation to curb the actions of bogus charity organizations?Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (16 July 1997)The matter to which reference is made does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Community.