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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2573/97 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. Enlargement of the Union
Date: 1997-07-15
Institutions: European Parliament, MILLER
Subjects: European treaties, enlargement of the Union, institutional reform, intergovernmental conference (EU)

17. 3. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 82/109

Answer given by Mr Van den Broek on behalf of the Commission

(10 September 1997)

The Member States ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms through effective control systems
implemented at national and international level, including the European Convention on Human Rights which
they all signed and ratified some time ago.

(98/C 82/180)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2573/97

by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission

(15 July 1997)

Subject: Enlargement of the Union

Does the Commission agree that the lack of institutional reform achieved in the Amsterdam Treaty will delay the
enlargement of the Union?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(10 September 1997)

The conclusion of the intergovernmental conference in June, which resulted in the Amsterdam Treaty, opened
the way for the launching of the enlargement process (conclusions of the presidency of the Amsterdam European
Council).

In accordance with the protocol on the institutions attached to the treaty, before any enlargement the re-weighting
of votes must accompany the reduction of the number of commissioners to one for each Member State. Further
substantial  reform  of  the  institutions  must  precede  an  enlargement  comprising  more  than  five  new  Member
States through triggering a new intergovernmental conference.

The Commission proposed in its (cid:145)Agenda 2000(cid:146) to open enlargement negotiations with six candidate Member
States and to convene, as soon as possible after the year 2000, a new intergovernmental conference to carry out
the institutional reforms which are needed before actual enlargement.

It  follows  from  the  above  that  the  task  of  accomplishing  the  necessary  institutional  reforms  complicates  the
enlargement process, but does not necessarily delay it.

(98/C 82/181)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2575/97

by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission

(24 July 1997)

Subject: Staff and Work of the European Environment Agency (EEA)

The nature and the activities of the EEA are very specifically defined, and its duties are purely consultative, as the
leaflet (cid:145)Putting Information to Work(cid:146) published by the organisation in 1995 shows. Despite this, there has been a
significant increase in the number of staff employed there, and its budget estimates for 1997 and 1998 seem to be
high.

Will the Commission › which supervises this service › state why the EEA called for an increase in its staff
complement in 1997, and can it give a breakdown of staff by nationality and specify the exact nature of the
scientific work it is supposed to carry out?
Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive amending for the third time Directive 88/344/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients (C4- 0151/97 96/0195(COD))
Date: 1997-07-15
Institutions: Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, European Parliament
Subjects: approximation of laws, foodstuff, human nutrition, solvent













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Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive amending for the third time Directive 88/344/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients (C4- 0151/97 96/0195(COD))  


Official Journal C 286 , 22/09/1997 P. 0029 





A4-0231/97Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive amending for the third time Directive 88/344/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients (C4- 0151/97 - 96/0195(COD))(Codecision procedure: second reading)The European Parliament,- having regard to the common position of the Council, C4-0151/97 - 96/0195(COD),- having regard to its opinion at first reading ((OJ C 347, 18.11.1996, p. 58.)) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council, COM(96)0375 ((OJ C 278, 24.9.1996, p. 25.)),- having regard to Article 189b(2) of the EC Treaty,- having regard to Rule 72 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection (A4-0231/97),1. Amends the common position as follows;2. Calls on the Commission to support Parliament's amendment in the opinion it is required to deliver pursuant to Article 189b(2)(d) of the EC Treaty;3. Calls on the Council to approve Parliament's amendment, amend its common position accordingly and definitively adopt the act;4. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission.(Amendment 1)Recital 3a (new)>Text following EP vote>Whereas this new solvent, namely 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, is used solely for the extraction of flavouring substances and whereas residues in foodstuffs do not exceed 0.02 mg/kg; whereas, apart from those residues, the solvent is fully recycled, so that its use under these conditions has no impact on global warming of the atmosphere;
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2554/97 by Simon MURPHY to the Commission. Laying hens
Date: 1997-07-15
Institutions: European Parliament, MURPHY SIMON
Subjects: alternative agricultural production, animal welfare, egg, intensive livestock farming, labelling, laying poultry, protection of animals

11. 3. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 76/125

Pursuant to Article 126 of the EC Treaty, however, the organisation of education systems and the content of
teaching are the responsibility of the Member States alone.

(1)  OJ L 199, 6.8.1977.

(98/C 76/238)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2554/97

by Simon Murphy (PSE) to the Commission

(15 July 1997)

Subject: Laying hens

We  understand  that  Directorate-General  VI  will  soon  publish  the  long  awaited  proposal  to  amend  Directive
88/166/EEC (1) on standards for hens in battery cages and also that the proposal will include standards for hens in
alternative egg production systems. In these circumstances would the Commissioner explain why Member States
are discussing in the Poultry Committee a separate proposal to amend the criteria for egg production systems laid
down in Regulation 1274/91 (2) (amended by Regulation 2401/95) (3) so that a decision could be taken which will
supersede  any  amendment  to  Directive  88/166/EEC,  ignore  welfare  requirements,  bypass  the  opinion  of
Parliament and simply reflect the demands of the industry?

(1)  OJ L 74, 19.3.1988, p. 83.
(2)  OJ L 121, 16.5.1991, p. 11.
(3)  OJ L 246, 13.10.1995, p. 6.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(1 August 1997)

It is true that the Commission has announced its intention to present to the Council after the summer holidays a
report on scientific developments regarding the welfare of hens under various systems, possibly accompanied by
a proposal for legislation on the welfare of hens.

The present discussions with Member States in the framework of the management committee for poultrymeat
and eggs concern the labelling rules for eggs produced under different systems and basic criteria which must be
respected in each system (free range › barn › perchery › battery cages). These discussions in no way prejudge
the  position  of  the  Commission  regarding  the  report  envisaged  for  the  autumn.  It  is  clear  that  the  detailed
labelling rules for eggs which are laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1274/91 will have to take account of any
future amendment of Directive 88/166/EEC regarding the various types of production.

(98/C 76/239)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2555/97

by Michael Elliott (PSE) to the Commission

(15 July 1997)

Subject: Transport of live animals

When will the Commission propose higher specifications for vehicles transporting live animals, introducing, for
example, the requirement for these vehicles to have onboard watering facilities?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(1 August 1997)

In  June  1997,  the  Commission  presented  to  the  Council  a  proposal  concerning  additional  standards  for  road
vehicles used for the carriage of livestock on journeys exceeding a duration of eight hours of travelling (1).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1355/97 of 15 July 1997 establishing the supply balance for the Canary Islands in the rice products sector
Date: 1997-07-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Canary Islands, EU aid, aid system, rice, supply balance sheet, tariff exemption













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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1355/97 of 15 July 1997 establishing the supply balance for the Canary Islands in the rice products sector  


Official Journal L 186 , 16/07/1997 P. 0011 - 0012 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1355/97 of 15 July 1997 establishing the supply balance for the Canary Islands in the rice products sectorTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/96 (2), and in particular Article 3 (4) thereof,Whereas the common detailed rules for the implementation of the specific arrangements for the supply of certain agricultural products to the Canary Islands are laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2790/94 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 (4);Whereas in order to apply Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 the forecast supply balance for the Canary Islands should be established for rice-sector products; whereas that balance must be established on the basis of the requirements of that region;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 In application of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92, the forecast supply balance quantities in the rice sector benefiting from the exemption from import duty or from Community aid for products coming from the rest of the Community shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 15 July 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 173, 27. 6. 1992, p. 13.(2) OJ No L 320, 11. 12. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 296, 17. 11. 1994, p. 23.(4) OJ No L 304, 29. 11. 1994, p. 18.ANNEX SUPPLY BALANCE FOR RICE FOR THE CANARY ISLANDS FOR THE MARKETING PERIOD 1 JULY 1997 TO 30 JUNE 1998 >TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2555/97 by Michael ELLIOTT to the Commission. Transport of live animals
Date: 1997-07-15
Institutions: ELLIOTT, European Parliament
Subjects: animal welfare, commercial vehicle, live animal, transport of animals, vehicle parts

11. 3. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 76/125

Pursuant to Article 126 of the EC Treaty, however, the organisation of education systems and the content of
teaching are the responsibility of the Member States alone.

(1)  OJ L 199, 6.8.1977.

(98/C 76/238)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2554/97

by Simon Murphy (PSE) to the Commission

(15 July 1997)

Subject: Laying hens

We  understand  that  Directorate-General  VI  will  soon  publish  the  long  awaited  proposal  to  amend  Directive
88/166/EEC (1) on standards for hens in battery cages and also that the proposal will include standards for hens in
alternative egg production systems. In these circumstances would the Commissioner explain why Member States
are discussing in the Poultry Committee a separate proposal to amend the criteria for egg production systems laid
down in Regulation 1274/91 (2) (amended by Regulation 2401/95) (3) so that a decision could be taken which will
supersede  any  amendment  to  Directive  88/166/EEC,  ignore  welfare  requirements,  bypass  the  opinion  of
Parliament and simply reflect the demands of the industry?

(1)  OJ L 74, 19.3.1988, p. 83.
(2)  OJ L 121, 16.5.1991, p. 11.
(3)  OJ L 246, 13.10.1995, p. 6.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(1 August 1997)

It is true that the Commission has announced its intention to present to the Council after the summer holidays a
report on scientific developments regarding the welfare of hens under various systems, possibly accompanied by
a proposal for legislation on the welfare of hens.

The present discussions with Member States in the framework of the management committee for poultrymeat
and eggs concern the labelling rules for eggs produced under different systems and basic criteria which must be
respected in each system (free range › barn › perchery › battery cages). These discussions in no way prejudge
the  position  of  the  Commission  regarding  the  report  envisaged  for  the  autumn.  It  is  clear  that  the  detailed
labelling rules for eggs which are laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1274/91 will have to take account of any
future amendment of Directive 88/166/EEC regarding the various types of production.

(98/C 76/239)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2555/97

by Michael Elliott (PSE) to the Commission

(15 July 1997)

Subject: Transport of live animals

When will the Commission propose higher specifications for vehicles transporting live animals, introducing, for
example, the requirement for these vehicles to have onboard watering facilities?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(1 August 1997)

In  June  1997,  the  Commission  presented  to  the  Council  a  proposal  concerning  additional  standards  for  road
vehicles used for the carriage of livestock on journeys exceeding a duration of eight hours of travelling (1).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2551/97 by Richard BALFE to the Commission. Sri Lanka
Date: 1997-07-15
Institutions: BALFE, European Parliament
Subjects: European political cooperation, Sri Lanka, civil defence, civil war, civilian victim, human rights, political violence, the EU's international role













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2551/97 by Richard BALFE to the Commission. Sri Lanka  


Official Journal C 060 , 25/02/1998 P. 0137 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-2551/97 by Richard Balfe (PSE) to the Commission (15 July 1997)Subject: Sri LankaWill the Commission make a statement on the current situation in Sri Lanka?Answer given by Mr Marin on behalf of the Commission (1 August 1997)The Commission, as it has already stated on a number of occasions, remains seriously preoccupied by the internal conflicts which continue after 14 years to prevent normal life being resumed inside Sri Lanka and its people moving forward to what otherwise might be expected to be a prosperous future.It is particularly concerned at the persistence of all too credible reports of grave violations of human rights perpetrated not only by the so called Tamil Tigers but also sometimes by the security forces, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians, who are in no way responsible for the armed conflict. It therefore supports fully the recent statement by President Chandrika Kumaratunga that all measures have been taken to protect innocent Tamil civilians and the reassurance she gave to Tamil parties that innocent Tamils living in Colombo and its suburbs should not be harassed by the security forces.Nevertheless, the Commission cannot avoid some disquiet about whether the Human rights commission which has rather abruptly replaced the Human rights task force, will be able both to become fully operational quickly and also to exercise effectively its wider mandate.For its part, the Commission remains ready to launch a substantial programme of rehabilitation and reconstruction to help the government of Sri Lanka as soon as conditions make this possible. Obviously a precondition must be to identify needs and prepare a programme which can be implemented in secure conditions. The Commission will therefore continue to watch the local situation closely so that it can begin such a programme without delay.
Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the interim extension of the Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period from 2 October 1996 to 1 November 1996 (COM(96) 0611 C4-0032/97 96/0287(CNS))
Date: 1997-07-15
Institutions: Committee on Fisheries, European Parliament
Subjects: Senegal, fishing agreement, fishing area, fishing regulations, protocol to an agreement













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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the interim extension of the Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period from 2 October 1996 to 1 November 1996 (COM(96) 0611 C4-0032/97 96/0287(CNS))  


Official Journal C 286 , 22/09/1997 P. 0038 





A4-0220/97Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the interim extension of the Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period from 2 October 1996 to 1 November 1996 (COM(96)0611 - C4-0032/97 - 96/0287(CNS))The proposal was approved.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the interim extension of the Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period from 2 October 1996 to 1 November 1996 (COM(96)0611 - C4-0032/97 - 96/0287(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(96)0611 - 96/0287(CNS) ((OJ C 8, 11.1.1997, p. 5.)),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 and Article 228(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty (C4-0032/97),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinion of the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A4-0220/97),1. Approves the Commission proposal;2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1352/97 of 15 July 1997 fixing the amount of aid to Portuguese producers of paddy rice for the 1997/98 marketing year
Date: 1997-07-15
Institutions: European Commission
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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1352/97 of 15 July 1997 fixing the amount of aid to Portuguese producers of paddy rice for the 1997/98 marketing year  


Official Journal L 186 , 16/07/1997 P. 0006 - 0006 





COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1352/97 of 15 July 1997 fixing the amount of aid to Portuguese producers of paddy rice for the 1997/98 marketing yearTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 738/93 of 17 March 1993 amending the transitional measures governing the organization of the market in cereals and rice in Portugal laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,Whereas the special aid for rice producers in Portugal provided for in Article 1 (1) (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 738/93 must be reduced by half for the 1997/98 marketing year; whereas the amount thereof must therefore be fixed;Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 The special aid for Portugal for the 1997/98 marketing year referred to in Article 1 (1) (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 738/93 is hereby fixed at ECU 15,09 per tonne.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 September 1997.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 15 July 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 77, 31. 3. 1993, p. 1.