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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2521/97 by Renate HEINISCH to the Commission. Level of European Union funding awarded to universities and research institutes in Baden-Württemberg in 1996
Date: 1997-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, HEINISCH
Subjects: Baden-Württemberg, EU aid, EU financing, EU programme, educational institution, higher education, research body

10. 2. 98

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 45/177

licensees,  and  that  those  two  products,  though  not  absolutely  identical,  have  at  least  been  manufactured
according to the same formula and using the same active ingredient and that, furthermore, they have the same
physical  and  chemical  effects,  must  that  authority,  unless  considerations  such  as  the  effective  protection  of
human  life  and  health  militate  against  it,  grant  that  marketing  authorization  to  the  imported  plant  protection
product?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(1 August 1997)

The Commission is conducting a detailed investigation of the problem raised by the Honourable Member and
will inform him of the outcome as soon as possible.

(98/C 45/236)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2521/97

by Renate Heinisch (PPE) to the Commission

(22 July 1997)

Subject: Level  of  European  Union  funding  awarded  to  universities  and  research  institutes  in  Baden-

Wu¤rttemberg in 1996

For what measures was Community funding given to universities and research institutes in Baden-Wu¤rttemberg
in 1996 and what amounts came from

1. 

the 4th framework programme on research, technological development and demonstration,

2.  Community programmes in the energy and environment sectors,

3.  Community Initiatives, especially the Interreg programme,

4. 

5. 

the Socrates, (cid:145)Leonardo da Vinci(cid:146) and (cid:145)Youth for Europe(cid:146) programmes,

the Regional and Structural Funds and

6.  other Community programmes?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(7 August 1997)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as
soon as possible.
Council Regulation (EC) No 1416/97 of 22 July 1997 fixing the basic price, and the seasonal adjustments to the basic price, for sheepmeat for the 1998 marketing year
Date: 1997-07-22
Institutions: Council of the European Union
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Council Regulation (EC) No 1416/97 of 22 July 1997 fixing the basic price, and the seasonal adjustments to the basic price, for sheepmeat for the 1998 marketing year  


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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1416/97 of 22 July 1997 fixing the basic price, and the seasonal adjustments to the basic price, for sheepmeat for the 1998 marketing yearTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), and in particular Article 3 (1) and (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (3),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (4),Whereas the basic price must be fixed in accordance with the criteria laid down in Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89;Whereas, when the basic price for sheep carcases is fixed, account should be taken of the objectives of the common agricultural policy; whereas the main objectives of the common agricultural policy are, in particular, to guarantee a fair standard of living for the farming community and to ensure that supplies are available and that they reach consumers at reasonable prices; whereas these factors result in the price for the 1998 marketing year being fixed at the level laid down in this Regulation;Whereas the weekly seasonally adjusted amounts applicable to the basic price should be fixed in the light of experience gained during the 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 marketing years concerning private storage,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 For the 1998 marketing year, the basic price for sheepmeat is hereby fixed at ECU 504,07 for 100 kg carcase weight.Article 2 The basic price referred to in Article 1 is hereby seasonally adjusted in accordance with the table set out in the Annex to this Regulation.Article 3 This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply from the beginning of the 1998 marketing year.This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 22 July 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. BODEN(1) OJ No L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1589/96 (OJ No L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 25).(2) OJ No C 101, 27. 3. 1997, p. 16.(3) OJ No C 200, 30. 6. 1997.(4) Opinion delivered on 29 May 1997 (not yet published in the Official Journal).ANNEX 1998 MARKETING YEAR >TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2516/97 by Gerhard SCHMID to the Commission. Cyberlaundering and Fraud - support by the EU
Date: 1997-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, SCHMID
Subjects: EU financing, Portugal, fraud, technology, trade event, transmission network

C 102/54

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

3. 4. 98

International  conventions  under  which  the  dumping  of  radioactive  substances  at  sea  is  banned  concern  the
dumping  of  packaged  wastes  and  do  not  refer  to  the  discharge  of  low-level  wastes  controlled  within  strict
authorisations issued by national authorities.

The Commission is interested in all scientific studies concerning possible health effects from radioactivity in the
environment and has recently received a copy of the latest study on the possible increase in the number of cases
of  leukaemia  in  the  area  around  the  La  Hague  reprocessing  plant.  The  study,  commissioned  by  the  French
authorities, was undertaken by a group of eminent independent experts, including one from the United Kingdom
and  one  from  Sweden.  The  study  does  not  support  a  link  between  an  excess  of  leukaemia  and  levels  of
environmental radioactivity.

(98/C 102/75)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2516/97

by Gerhard Schmid (PSE) to the Commission

(22 July 1997)

Subject: Cyberlaundering and Fraud › support by the EU

Did  the  Commission  provide  financial  support  for  the  (cid:145)Cyberlaundering  and  Fraud(cid:146)  event  organized  by  the
Instituto Nacional de Engenharia e Technologia on 3 and 4 June 1997 in Lisbon?

If so, how much?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(24 September 1997)

The Commission provided no financial support to the event mentioned by the Honourable Member.

(98/C 102/76)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2519/97

by Klaus Lukas (NI) to the Commission

(22 July 1997)

Subject: Reorganization of competition › reform of national regional aid schemes

Press reports (eg Der Standard 4 June 1997) suggest that as part of the reorganization of European competition
the Commission is intending to carry out a thorough reform of national regional aid schemes.

Are these press reports true? If so, what stage have the deliberations on the reform of national regional aid

1.
schemes reached? Who has responsibility for adopting such reforms?

2. When are these reforms to be implemented? Does the Commission consider they are overdue? If so, why?
If not, why consider reform at all?

3. What is the purpose of such reforms? Do they involve an increased or reduced financial burden on the EU?
Are transitional aids planned for regions which may no longer be given national aid after the reform?

4. What will be the nature of the reforms? What effects would the implementation of the proposed reforms
have on Austria?

5. What is the Commission(cid:146)s basic position on national regional aid schemes?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2510/97 by Giuseppe RAUTI to the Commission. Refund of income tax to single-income families
Date: 1997-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, RAUTI
Subjects: European social policy, Italy, competence of the Member States, low income, redemption, tax on income

16. 4. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 117/21

It  is  true  that  the  investigative  study  on  fire  safety  was  available  only  in  French.  This  was  due  to  its  length
including annexes (more than 750 pages). It can be used as a basis for information and action by the Commission
without it having to be translated.

The enquiry was managed on a large scale. The response, of more than 1 000 replies, was considered as being
sufficiently representative to consolidate and analyse the information collected from private and public official
bodies.

(98/C 117/26)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2510/97

by Giuseppe Rauti (NI) to the Commission

(22 July 1997)

Subject: Refund of income tax to single-income families

Is  the  Commission  aware  that  an  EEC  Directive  is  being  disregarded  increasingly  frequently  in  Italy  ›  for
example on the basis of an unclear judgment of the Italian Constitutional Court, No 358 of 24.7.1995. Since 1976
this  Directive  has  recognized  the  right  of  single-income  families  (i.e.  in  which  only  one  spouse  is  in  paid
employment) to a 50% income tax refund, together with the relevant interest and currency revaluation?

In  view  of  the  great  social  importance  of  the  issue,  does  the  Commission  intend  to  prevail  upon  the  Italian
Government to ensure that the Directive is applied in Italy too?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(28 October 1997)

Income taxation falls within the competence of the Member States. No Community directive (in particular not
Directive  76/207/EEC (1))  creates  an  obligation  with  respect  to  the  method  used  for  the  income  taxation  of
couples. Therefore the Commission has no case to raise with the Italian government.

(1)  Council Directive 76/207/EEC of 9 February 1976 on the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women as regards

access to employment, vocational training and promotion and working conditions › OJ L 39, 14.2.1976.

(98/C 117/27)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2521/97

by Renate Heinisch (PPE) to the Commission

(22 July 1997)

Subject: Level  of  European  Union  funding  awarded  to  universities  and  research  institutes  in  Baden-

Wu¤rttemberg in 1996

For what measures was Community funding given to universities and research institutes in Baden-Wu¤rttemberg
in 1996 and what amounts came from

1. 

the fourth framework programme on research, technological development and demonstration,

2.  Community programmes in the energy and environment sectors,

3.  Community Initiatives, especially the Interreg programme,

4. 

5. 

the Socrates, (cid:145)Leonardo da Vinci(cid:146) and (cid:145)Youth for Europe(cid:146) programmes,

the Regional and Structural Funds and

6.  other Community programmes?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2519/97 by Klaus LUKAS to the Commission. Reorganization of competition - reform of national regional aid schemes
Date: 1997-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, LUKAS
Subjects: Austria, State aid, administrative reform, approximation of laws, competition law, legal code, regional aid, transparency in decision-making

C 102/54

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

3. 4. 98

International  conventions  under  which  the  dumping  of  radioactive  substances  at  sea  is  banned  concern  the
dumping  of  packaged  wastes  and  do  not  refer  to  the  discharge  of  low-level  wastes  controlled  within  strict
authorisations issued by national authorities.

The Commission is interested in all scientific studies concerning possible health effects from radioactivity in the
environment and has recently received a copy of the latest study on the possible increase in the number of cases
of  leukaemia  in  the  area  around  the  La  Hague  reprocessing  plant.  The  study,  commissioned  by  the  French
authorities, was undertaken by a group of eminent independent experts, including one from the United Kingdom
and  one  from  Sweden.  The  study  does  not  support  a  link  between  an  excess  of  leukaemia  and  levels  of
environmental radioactivity.

(98/C 102/75)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2516/97

by Gerhard Schmid (PSE) to the Commission

(22 July 1997)

Subject: Cyberlaundering and Fraud › support by the EU

Did  the  Commission  provide  financial  support  for  the  (cid:145)Cyberlaundering  and  Fraud(cid:146)  event  organized  by  the
Instituto Nacional de Engenharia e Technologia on 3 and 4 June 1997 in Lisbon?

If so, how much?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(24 September 1997)

The Commission provided no financial support to the event mentioned by the Honourable Member.

(98/C 102/76)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2519/97

by Klaus Lukas (NI) to the Commission

(22 July 1997)

Subject: Reorganization of competition › reform of national regional aid schemes

Press reports (eg Der Standard 4 June 1997) suggest that as part of the reorganization of European competition
the Commission is intending to carry out a thorough reform of national regional aid schemes.

Are these press reports true? If so, what stage have the deliberations on the reform of national regional aid

1.
schemes reached? Who has responsibility for adopting such reforms?

2. When are these reforms to be implemented? Does the Commission consider they are overdue? If so, why?
If not, why consider reform at all?

3. What is the purpose of such reforms? Do they involve an increased or reduced financial burden on the EU?
Are transitional aids planned for regions which may no longer be given national aid after the reform?

4. What will be the nature of the reforms? What effects would the implementation of the proposed reforms
have on Austria?

5. What is the Commission(cid:146)s basic position on national regional aid schemes?
97/567/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Council Decision of 22 July 1997 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part
Date: 1997-07-22
Institutions: Council of the European Union
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97/567/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Council Decision of 22 July 1997 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part  


Official Journal L 235 , 26/08/1997 P. 0001 - 0002 





COUNCIL DECISION of 22 July 1997 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part (97/567/ECSC, EC, Euratom)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with Article 228 (2), first sentence thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas, pending the entry into force of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed in Brussels on 9 February 1995, it is necessary to approve the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Kyrgyz Republic, of the other part, together with the Protocol and the declarations, are hereby approved on behalf of the European Community (2).The texts of the acts referred to in the first paragraph are attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 33 of the Interim Agreement on behalf of the European Community.Done at Brussels, 22 July 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. POOS(1) Opinion delivered on 26 June 1997 (OJ No C 222, 21. 7. 1997).(2) The date of entry into force of the Interim Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.
97/570/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 1997 amending for the second time Decision 94/957/EC laying down the transitional measures to be applied by Finland with regard to veterinary checks on live animals entering Finland from third countries (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1997-07-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Finland, live animal, third country, transitional period (EU), veterinary inspection













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97/570/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 1997 amending for the second time Decision 94/957/EC laying down the transitional measures to be applied by Finland with regard to veterinary checks on live animals entering Finland from third countries (Text with EEA relevance)  


Official Journal L 234 , 26/08/1997 P. 0025 - 0026 





COMMISSION DECISION of 22 July 1997 amending for the second time Decision 94/957/EC laying down the transitional measures to be applied by Finland with regard to veterinary checks on live animals entering Finland from third countries (Text with EEA relevance) (97/570/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Council Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 17a thereof,Whereas Decision 94/957/EC of 28 December 1994 laying down the transitional measures to be applied by Finland with regard to veterinary checks on live animals entering Finland from third countries (3), as amended by Decision 95/82/EC (4), specifies in the Annex the border crossing points and the corresponding inspection sites for the live animals concerned; whereas these provisions are to apply until 31 December 1997;Whereas the Finnish authorities are at present already planning to transfer the Nuijamaa crossing point and its corresponding inspection site situated along the border with Russia to its definitive location at Vaalimaa;Whereas, at the request of the Finnish authorities and without prejudice to decisions which could be taken subsequently when border inspection posts are approved in Finland, the Annex to the initial decision should be amended so as to include as a transitional measure with effect from July 1997 the sites of Vaalimaa, Helsinki and Ivalo for the importation of live animals;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 The Annex to Decision 94/957/EC is hereby replaced by the Annex to this Decision.Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 22 July 1997.For the CommissionFranz FISCHLERMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56.(2) OJ No L 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 371, 31. 12. 1994, p. 19.(4) OJ No L 66, 24. 3. 1995, p. 26.ANNEX >TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2517/97 by Gerhard SCHMID to the Commission. Alternative to animal testing
Date: 1997-07-22
Institutions: European Parliament, SCHMID
Subjects: Germany, animal experimentation, cosmetic product, fund (EU), live animal, offal













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2517/97 by Gerhard SCHMID to the Commission. Alternative to animal testing  


Official Journal C 076 , 11/03/1998 P. 0119 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2517/97 by Gerhard Schmid (PSE) to the Commission (22 July 1997)Subject: Alternative to animal testingThe Fraunhofer Working Party on Toxicology and Environmental Medicine (ATU) in Hamburg, together with the Techno Medical Gesellschaft für medizinische Technologie mbH in Castro-Rauxel, have developed a process in which offal (pigs' tails) is used for testing cosmetics, thus making animal testing unnecessary.1. Is the Commission aware of this process?2. Has it supported the project with European funding?3. What is its view of the development results?4. Does it consider that animal testing in the cosmetics industry will become unneccessary as a result?5. Will it take this development into account in future regulations?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (10 September 1997)Hitherto the Commission has been unaware of the scope for using pig's tails as substitutes for experiments on live animals in order to test the effectiveness of cosmetic products or their ingredients. It has therefore not been in a position, by granting Community funding, to support the development of similar processes which could prove to be alternative methods for the future. True to its well-known position regarding this matter the Commission is keeping itself informed of any developments in this area which would spark alternative methods with a view to their scientific validation by the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM), and then to their acceptance by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in accordance with the spirit of Council Directive 93/35/EEC of 14 June 1993 amending, for the sixth time, Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products ((OJ L 151, 23.6.1993. )) which is aimed at the banning of cosmetic-product experiments on animals.