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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2954/97 by Patricia McKENNA to the Commission. Scraping of the radioactive discharge pipe at the La Hague nuclear complex, France
Date: 1997-09-17
Institutions: European Parliament, MCKENNA
Subjects: Upper Normandy, environmental protection, maintenance, marine pollution, nuclear accident, nuclear power station, radioactive pollution, radioactive waste













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2954/97 by Patricia McKENNA to the Commission. Scraping of the radioactive discharge pipe at the La Hague nuclear complex, France  


Official Journal C 117 , 16/04/1998 P. 0113 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2954/97 by Patricia McKenna (V) to the Commission (17 September 1997)Subject: Scraping of the radioactive discharge pipe at the La Hague nuclear complex, FranceGreenpeace has filed a complaint with the European Commission over the scraping of the radioactive discharge pipe at the French nuclear complex, Cap de la Hague.The environmental group has argued that France has allowed Cogema to undertake this delicate operation, which is likely to produce a great deal of radioactive waste, without following the proper procedures. In particular, Greenpeace alleges that France has not respected Council Directive 85/337/EEC ((OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40. )) on environmental impact assessment, Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty under which it should have first notified the European Commission of this operation, the 1972 International Convention of London and the Convention on Marine Pollution in the North Atlantic (OSPAR).What action will the Commission be taking in respect of this complaint?Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission (20 October 1997)The French authorities have been invited to provide the Commission with all relevant information concerning the removal of the scale in the discharge pipe at La Hague. This is the first step of a thorough legal and technical examination, taking into account the environmental and radiological risks involved in the operations.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2885/97 by Glyn FORD to the Commission. European grants to Donaldson, Leuven
Date: 1997-09-17
Institutions: European Parliament, FORD
Subjects: Belgium, EU aid, Structural Funds, aid to undertakings, eligible region, financial aid, industrial enterprise, terms for aid

16. 4. 98

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C 117/93

The Commission has established (3) a common ingredients nomenclature that makes it possible to identify the
substances  by  using  a  single  name  in  all  Member  States.  The  INCI  (International  nomenclature  cosmetic
ingredient) names that have been adopted best meet these requirements in that they are relatively simple and
already in use at international level. Such practices enable consumers to recognise substances that they have been
advised to avoid(for example because of allergies), no matter where the product is purchased.

In some cases, in which an ingredient was known by a different common name in various geographies, the Latin
name was adopted for labelling purposes e.g. Aqua is the INCI name for water. This was certainly the approach
taken for a number of plant extracts and similar natural ingredients. However, the published nomenclature has
been agreed at an international level.

(1)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976.
(2)  OJ L 151, 23.6.1993.
(3)  Decision 96/335/EC of 8 May 1996 establishing an inventory and a common nomenclature of ingredients employed in cosmetic products ›

OJ L 132, 1.6.1996.

(98/C 117/117)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2885/97

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1997)

Subject: European grants to Donaldson, Leuven

Can the Commission confirm whether European Union grants have been given to Donaldson, manufacturers of
cartridge filters and extraction units based in Leuven, Belgium, to assist with its enlargement plans?

Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission

(8 October 1997)

No Structural Fund assistance has been granted to the enterprise Donaldson based in Leuven, an area not eligible
under the Funds’ regionalised objectives.

(98/C 117/118)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2886/97

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1997)

Subject: Age discrimination in recruitment for the European institutions

Does the Commission know of any research which supports its claim that age discrimination is necessary when
recruiting for the European institutions in order to overcome geographical imbalances in staff membership?

Would such imbalances be improved if the age restrictions did not apply to recruitment from peripheral areas of
the European Union?

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(23 October 1997)

The  Commission  would  refer  the  Honourable  Member  to  its  answer  to  Written  Question  E-1623/97  by
Mr Smith (1) concerning the link between the application of age limits and maintaining a geographical balance
for recruitment purposes.

The Commission is reviewing its policy on age limits for recruitment of officials.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2958/97 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. HIV/AIDS in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal
Date: 1997-09-17
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: AIDS, Asia, EU aid, disease prevention, health education, non-governmental organisation, prostitution, public awareness campaign, public health, sexually transmitted disease

C 102/154

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3. 4. 98

(98/C 102/230)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2958/97

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1997)

Subject: HIV/AIDS in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal

Can the Commission give details of its HIV/AIDS programmes in the above countries and of any plans it has for
expanding any current projects?

Answer given by Mr Mar(cid:14)·n on behalf of the Commission

(3 October 1997)

The  Commission  has  a  strong  commitment  to  reproductive  health  programmes  in  Asia.  Since  1991,
MECU 365 have been allocated to the sector.

More  specifically  the  B7-6211  budget  line  instrument  focusing  on  the  human  immunodeficiency  virus  and
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has financed programmes in the four countries to which the
Honourable Member refers.

India

›  Support  to  non-governmental  organisations  (NGO)  for  HIV/AIDS/sexually  transmissible  disease  (STD)

activities in India
1994-1998 ECU 556 000

›  Support to STD prevention programmes among prostitutes

from 1995 ECU 15 000

›  Support to AIDS sensitisation
from 1996 ECU 10 906

The Commission’s strategy in India was mainly to support local and European NGOs in implementing prevention
campaigns against HIV/AIDS and other STD transmission. It should also be noted that a larger project, dealing
with health and family welfare and therefore including the HIV/AIDS issue has also been developed and amounts
to MECU 200.

Pakistan

›  Promotion of reproductive health among poor urban communities in Karachi

1994-1996 ECU 320 000

›  Continuation of STD health education

in preparation ECU 1 100 000

Bangladesh

›  Support for community based HIV/STD initiatives

1994-1997 ECU 700 000

›  Support to AIDS prevention and education campaign

from 1996 ECU 12 273

Nepal

›  Reproductive health project
from 1995 ECU 920 000

›  STD training and education
1994-1997 ECU 625 000

›  Support  to  integral  rural  programmes  which  includes  components  such  as  family  planning  (FP)  and

reproductive health (RH)
from 1995 ECU 105 337

The  Commission’s  HIV/AIDS  programme  supports  since  1992  the  ministry  of  health,  local  institutions  and
NGOs  to  provide  improved  STD  management  and  to  carry  out  interventions  to  prevent  STD  and  HIV
transmission.  During  the  first  phase,  national  STD  management  guidelines  were  developed,  laboratory
equipment was purchased and some training of core staff was carried out. The purpose of the second phase is to
develop  training  methods  and  to  establish  a  national  structure  able  to  implement  these  actions  and  facilitate
co-operation between relevant national partners.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2977/97 by Florus WIJSENBEEK to the Commission. Non-availability of LPG in Spain for commercial vehicles from other Member States
Date: 1997-09-17
Institutions: European Parliament, WIJSENBEEK
Subjects: EU national, Spain, application of EU law, equal treatment, marketing restriction, motor fuel, road transport, supply

C 134/46

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Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 4. 98

Following that consultation the Commission felt that the introduction of specific requirements relating solely to
bull bars was not enough. Action taken at Community level to prevent the fitting of any bull bars that were likely
to be dangerous would have to follow on from the application of more general rules that were intended to reduce
the aggressiveness of vehicle front ends towards vulnerable road users, and in particular pedestrians, in the event
of impact. In accordance with law-making practice the intention would be to define minimum performance rules
rather than propose a ban on specific devices.

The Commission has been working in this area and hopes to be able to take action during 1998.

(1)  OJ L 266, 2.10.1974. 

(98/C 134/55)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2966/97

by Helwin Peter (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1997)

Subject: Planned factory outlet mall in Zweibru¤cken

Does the Commission intend to initiate a formal investigation and/or call for an opinion from the authorities
involved in response to the information it has received that the sale of land to investors in a planned factory outlet
mall on the former military airfield in Zweibru¤cken was unlawfully subsidized by the public authorities?

Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission

(7 October 1997)

The Commission has asked the German authorities for their comments. It will decide what action to take in the
light of their reply.

(98/C 134/56)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2977/97

by Florus Wijsenbeek (ELDR) to the Commission

(17 September 1997)

Subject: Non-availability of LPG in Spain for commercial vehicles from other Member States

Is the Commission aware that only Spanish commercial vehicles are at present allowed to fill up with LPG in
Spain, and that this fuel is not available to non-Spanish residents and hence not available to commercial vehicles
from the other Member States of the EU?

Does the Commission feel that this policy is in contravention of the rules of the European Union concerning the
equal treatment of persons from the Member States of the Union?

Is  the  Commission  prepared  to  take  up  this  matter  with  the  national  authorities  in  order  to  put  a  stop  to  this
policy?

If so, how? If not, why not?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(19 November 1997)

The Commission is not aware of the particulars highlighted by the Honourable Member.

In order to establish whether this situation can be regarded as being contrary to Community law, the Commission
will contact the national authorities to request information on the legislation governing the supply of the fuel in
question and on the practice of the Spanish authorities or businesses.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2920/97 by Bertel HAARDER to the Commission. Establishing safe areas
Date: 1997-09-17
Institutions: European Parliament, HAARDER
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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2920/97 by Bertel HAARDER to the Commission. Establishing safe areas  


Official Journal C 158 , 25/05/1998 P. 0020 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2920/97 by Bertel Haarder (ELDR) to the Commission (17 September 1997)Subject: Establishing safe areasIt has proved practically impossible for a number of Member States to send back persons seeking asylum from African countries in particular, as there are no safe areas in their home countries or neighbouring countries where they can be given protection and assistance.Will the Commission seriously consider using development and disaster funds or seek new appropriations to establish such safe areas?Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission (17 November 1997)As far as development aid is concerned, the Commission is implementing the Council resolution of 5 June 1997 on coherence. It is proceeding by convening meetings of experts from Member States, where global questions relating to the link between migration and development are currently under consideration. At this stage, the Commission is not considering the particular approach suggested by the Honourable Member.As far as humanitarian aid is concerned, the Commission (European Community humanitarian office) supports actions to cope with the consequences of population movements (refugees, displaced people and returnees) caused by natural and man-made disasters and to assist repatriation to the country of origin and resettlement where the conditions laid down in current international agreements are in place. In this context, it also supports short-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work, especially on infrastructures and equipment, in close association with local structures, with a view to facilitating the arrival of relief, preventing the impact of the crisis from worsening and starting to help those affected regain a minimum level of self-sufficiency.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2881/97 by Brendan DONNELLY to the Commission. Population control programmes
Date: 1997-09-17
Institutions: DONNELLY BRENDA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, EU financing, EU programme, abortion, birth control, developing countries, human rights, population policy, sterilisation, use of aid

3. 4. 98

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 102/143

Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission

(8 October 1997)

Between 1994 and 1996 the Commission financed two projects in support of the Tibetans. One of these was a
media project implemented by the organisation (cid:145)Droit de parole › Observatoire Maongpa(cid:146) [The right to speak ›
Maongpa Observatory]. This project ended in 1996. At the end of 1996 two new media projects were submitted,
one from the same organisation.

As  part  of  its  work  to  develop  a  more  coherent  intervention  strategy  on  human  rights,  in  June  1997  the
Commission  sent  two  consultants  to  Tibet  to  identify  worthwhile  projects.  At  the  beginning  of  August  they
submitted  a  report  accompanied  by  details  of  about  twenty  projects  involving  different  sectors,  among  them
media projects which include those referred to by the Honourable Member.

The Commission will study the projects received and recommended by the consultants and make its selection in
line with its broader policy for the region as a whole.

(98/C 102/215)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2881/97

by Brendan Donnelly (PPE) to the Commission

(17 September 1997)

Subject: Population control programmes

Will  the  Commission  make  a  statement  about  the  practical  measures  which  its  officials  take  to  ensure  that
funding for population control programmes in developing countries does not go to countries or organizations
which practise or tolerate coercive measures?

Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission

(13 October 1997)

Recital (9) of the new Council Regulation (EC) No 1484/97 of 22 July 1997 on aid for population policies and
programmes in the developing countries (1) points out that the Community denounces any violations of human
rights in the form of compulsory abortion or compulsory sterilisation; Article 6 of the Regulation lays down that
cooperation  initiatives  shall  be  implemented  on  the  basis  of  dialogue  with  the  national,  regional  and  local
authorities  concerned  so  as  to  avoid  programmes  which  are  coercive,  discriminatory  or  prejudicial  to
fundamental human rights.

Action supported by the Commission has to abide by these principles. The Commission makes sure of this, in
particular by careful prior analysis of projects and schemes submitted to it and through dialogue with its partners
and the contractors.

(1)  OJ L 202, 30.7.1997. 

(98/C 102/216)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2884/97

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1997)

Subject: Mutually recognized training qualifications

What progress has been made towards achieving harmonization of training standards and qualifications across
Member States?