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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3097/97 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Olympic Games and Directive 85/337
Date: 1997-10-02
Institutions: European Parliament, PAPAYANNAKIS
Subjects: Greece, Olympic games, application of EU law, environmental impact, impact study, public works

16. 4. 98

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 117/151

(98/C 117/202)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3096/97

by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(2 October 1997)

Subject: Olympic Games and the Second CSF

Will  the  Commission  confirm  that  the  decision  to  hold  the  Olympic  Games  in  Athens  will  not  result  in  the
diversion  of  funds  provided  for  under  the  Second  CSF  or  the  following  CSF  away  from  projects  being
undertaken in the Greek provinces?

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

(28 October 1997)

Under the rules of the Structural Funds, a mid-course review of the Community Support Frameworks (CSFs) is to
be carried out on the basis of the outcome of monitoring and evaluation and of any new relevant information.

The review procedure for the CSF for Greece for the 1994-99 period is in progress. There is no reason, in the
Commission’s  view,  for  the  fundamental  objectives  of  the  CSF  to  be  called  into  question  as  a  result  of  this
review.

As for the period after the year 2000, it is clear that Community structural policies, by their very nature, will
continue to support the development of less-favoured regions like the outlying Greek provinces.

(98/C 117/203)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3097/97

by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(2 October 1997)

Subject: Olympic Games and Directive 85/337

Will the Commission say whether it is aware of the contents of the package for the Olympic Games submitted by
Greece and the projects included therein? Have any environmental impact studies (Directive 85/337/EEC (1))
been submitted, and can it guarantee that it will continue the relevant investments and ensure that Community
legislation is complied with well before work on the projects commences?

(1)  OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40.

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(3 November 1997)

There is no Community competence over the Olympic games so the Greek authorities have not submitted a file to
the Commission. With respect to Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and
private projects on the environment, there is always an obligation for its correct implementation by Member
States irrespective of the context in which projects are carried out. The Commission will therefore continue to
ensure the respect of the provisions of this Directive in case it would be applicable to Olympic games projects.

(98/C 117/204)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3105/97

by Thomas Megahy (PSE) to the Commission

(13 October 1997)

Subject: VAT levied on women(cid:146)s sanitary protection products

Concern has been expressed that VAT should be levied on such items which are essential for millions of women
in the EU. Does the Commission consider that there is an overwhelming case for these products to be zero rated?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3094/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Medical treatment options for persons severely injured by chemicals
Date: 1997-10-02
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: chemical product, competence of the Member States, exchange of information, medical institution, therapeutics, trauma













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3094/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Medical treatment options for persons severely injured by chemicals  


Official Journal C 134 , 30/04/1998 P. 0079 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3094/97 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (2 October 1997)Subject: Medical treatment options for persons severely injured by chemicals1. In which European country is adequate medical treatment and therapy available for persons severely injured by chemicals with sensitivity to chemicals?2. In which European country is there adequate diagnosis (as for instance carried out in the Gulf War study) under controlled conditions (Environmental Control Unit) for persons with sensitivity to chemicals, nutritional intolerance or neurotoxic injuries?3. Are there any clinics that meet the environmental standards of the Environmental Health Center in Dallas, USA (free of chemicals, no disinfection, air filtration, filtered water, furnishings of glass, steel or resin-free and turpentine-free timber, no fitted carpets, a ban on smoking and perfume, etc. see description of EHC)?4. Are there any clinics that meet the medical standards of the Environmental Health Center (doctors experienced in environmental medicine; detoxification therapy, immune system therapy, test substances free of preservatives etc.)?5. Is the appropriate accommodation, free of contaminants, available?6. Is there a clinic in Europe with appropriate controlled conditions (ECU) and surgeons who are able to operate on people with sensitivity to chemicals?7. Which European countries are financing adequate environmental clinics with public funds?8. What value is placed in the various EU countries on the psychiatric treatment of persons injured by chemicals?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (24 November 1997)Matters of treatment and therapy, such as those raised by the Honourable Member, are for the Member States to consider.A copy of a study on chemical sensitivity in selected Member States which contains qualitative information on this condition is sent to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament's Secretariat.The Commission already referred to this study in its response to the Honourable Member's written question E-2904/97 ((See page 33. )).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3085/97 by José APOLINÁRIO to the Commission. Free gifts in foodstuffs
Date: 1997-10-02
Institutions: APOLINARIO, European Parliament
Subjects: accident in the home, child, consumer protection, foodstuff, gaming, gift item, marketing restriction, product safety, public health, theory of marketing

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Official Journal of the European Communities

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commitments and, immediately after signing the Treaty, commenced a wave of persecutions of ethnic Greeks
who had inhabited the islands uninterruptedly for centuries. The measures taken included confiscating arable
land belonging to Greeks, one example being the compulsory (cid:145)purchase(cid:146) of 800 hectares at a price of TL 2 per 10
ares from 900 Greeks in the village of Schinoudi on the island of Imbroz.

The Turkish Government also built a penitentiary for long-term prisoners who terrorized the inhabitants, a tactic
which fully achieved its purpose in that only 230 elderly Greeks remained on Imbroz and far fewer on the island
of Tenedos.

Following this (cid:145)success(cid:146) the penitentiaries ceased to function in 1992 ...

When did the Commission raise with Turkey the question of its obligations regarding the Treaty of Lausanne to
which  it  is  a  signatory?  What  was  Turkey(cid:146)s  reply  and  what  view  does  the  Commission  take  of  the  recent
statement by the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mr Cem, that Turkey refuses to refer the issue regarding the islet of
Imia to the International Court of Justice at The Hague?

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

(7 November 1997)

The matter in question does not come within its jurisdiction of the Commission (which is unfortunately unable to
supply the information requested).

(98/C 102/246)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3085/97

by Jose· Apolina·rio (PSE) to the Commission

(2 October 1997)

Subject: Free gifts in foodstuffs

Has any legislation been passed on the inclusion of free gifts in foodstuffs aimed at children?

If not, does the Commission intend to take any action in this respect?

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(5 November 1997)

The  Commission  would  refer  the  Honourable  Member  to  its  answer  to  Written  Question  E-2479  by
Mr Whitehead (1).

(1)  OJ C 82, 17.3.1998, p. 89.

(98/C 102/247)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3088/97

by Roberto Mezzaroma (UPE) to the Commission

(19 September 1997)

Subject: Catholic church in Russia

I have learnt from reliable sources that Russian President Boris Yeltsin is about to sign a law approved by the
Duma on 23 June and by the Council senators on 4 July 1997 which will reduce the Catholic church to a simple
sect with very limited rights.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3053/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Green paper on public procurement
Date: 1997-10-02
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: access to information, aid to undertakings, award of contract, dissemination of information, market access, public contract, small and medium-sized enterprises, vocational training













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3053/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Green paper on public procurement  


Official Journal C 134 , 30/04/1998 P. 0065 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3053/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (2 October 1997)Subject: Green paper on public procurementThe Commission has published a Green Paper on public procurement in the European Union: Exploring the way forward (COM(96) 583 final).Given the importance of increasing participation in public contracts by SMU in Europe, will the Commission introduce appropriate accompanying measures, in addition to the lowering of thresholds? Will it also encourage contracting authorities in the European Union to take steps to encourage the participation of SMU?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (19 November 1997)The Honourable Member considers that the Commission should promote with contracting authorities the adoption of measures to encourage the participation of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in public procurement.Following the adoption of the green paper of the Commission on public procurement on 27 November 1996, a debate has started with all interested parties on all aspects of European public procurement policy. Many contributions insist on the need to adopt measures to facilitate the participation of SMEs in public procurement. The Parliament's formal position on the green paper has not yet been adopted. Following its adoption, the consultation phase will end and the Commission will adopt an action oriented communication as to public procurement policy. In this communication, the Commission will take a position on the main issues raised in the debate.The majority of the contributions consider that the measures in favour of the participation of SMEs should be taken within the ambit of training and information. The Commission agrees that the preparation of focused training programmes or the circulation of simple and clear guides could reduce the disadvantages borne by SMEs in public procurement. The Commission's project on electronic tendering, SIMAP, is also a major exercise in favour of SMEs since the access to information on contract opportunities poses a bigger problem to SMEs due to their limited resources. Of course such support activities involving the Commission would require appropriate financial resources.As to thresholds most contributions accepted the Commission's point of departure and considered that the thresholds should remain as such.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3059/97 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Services of general interest in Europe
Date: 1997-10-02
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: European Movement, European citizenship, postal and telecommunications services, product quality, promotion of the European idea, provision of services, public service

30. 4. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 134/67

(98/C 134/84)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3059/97

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(2 October 1997)

Subject: Services of general interest in Europe

The Commission has submitted a communication on services of general interest in Europe (COM(96) 443 final),
which  draws  a  distinction  between  (cid:145)services  of  general  interest(cid:146)  and  (cid:145)universal  service(cid:146).  Is  this  distinction  a
useful one, particularly as the definitions given are a source of confusion? The concept of (cid:145)universal service(cid:146)
involves a notion of quality which should also apply to sectors other than those mentioned by the Commission.

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(25 November 1997)

The  definition  of  the  concept  of  services  of  general  interest  given  in  the  Commission  memorandum  of
11 September 1996 (1) stems from the broad approach it takes to the subject. These services, both market and
non-market, are at the heart of the European model of society because of the contribution they make to a dynamic
economy, social solidarity and citizenship.

The  concept  of  universal  service  is  enshrined  in  Community  legislation  relating  to  telecommunications  and
postal services. It is the expression of the concept of services of general interest in these sectors. What (cid:145)universal
service(cid:146) means is that these services should be available to everybody throughout the Community.

The Commission shares the Honourable Member’s view that the concept of quality should not be confined to
universal  service.  In  its  memorandum  the  Commission  stresses  the  need  for  high-quality  services  of  general
interest for the development of the European model of society.

(1)  COM(96) 443.

(98/C 134/85)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3065/97

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(2 October 1997)

Subject: Marking of packaging

The proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on marking of packaging and on the establishment
of a conformity assessment procedure (COM(96) 191 final › 96/0123 COD) (1) derives from the requirements
concerning marking and conformity assessment laid down in Directive 94/62/EC (2) on packaging and packaging
waste.

The proposed marking is optional and will indicate whether the packaging can be re-used or recycled by means
of a symbol; various marks are to be prohibited.

Does the Commission not consider that a programme to reduce to a minimum the impact of packaging on the
environment should be introduced and, in particular, to end the proliferation of self-validating marks designed to
indicate whether packaging can be re-used or recycled?

(1)  OJ C 382, 18.12.1996, p. 10.
(2)  OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 10.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3082/97 by David THOMAS to the Commission. Aid to fruit farmers
Date: 1997-10-02
Institutions: European Parliament, THOMAS
Subjects: State aid, aid to agriculture, bad weather, financial loss, fruit-growing, indemnification, natural disaster, producer organisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3082/97 by David THOMAS to the Commission. Aid to fruit farmers  


Official Journal C 134 , 30/04/1998 P. 0074 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3082/97 by David Thomas (PSE) to the Commission (2 October 1997)Subject: Aid to fruit farmersAs a result of severe frost at the beginning of April many fruit farmers in the EU have lost much, if not all, of their crop Does the Commission have any plans to make any assistance available to these farmers?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (24 October 1997)The Commission is aware of the problems caused to fruit farmers by the severe frost in April 1997 but is not in a position to offer aid directly to these farmers for the losses incurred. It is possible for the Member States to offer national aid schemes under Article 92.2(b) of the EC Treaty.The Commission after being informed of the major natural disasters in several regions of the Community has recently made a change under the operational programme for fruit and vegetable producer organisations (Regulation (EC) No 1501/97 of 29 July 1997 ((OJ L 202, 30.7.1997. ))) aimed at limiting the impact of such disasters on the implementation and financing of these operational programmes.This amendment means that in the case of a natural disaster, registered by the national authority, the value of the marketed production of a producer organisation is considered to be equal to at least 70% of a theoretical average value based on the area covered, the average yield and average price obtained by the producer organisation for the product concerned during the three years preceding the natural disaster, instead of one year.Also in objective 1 and 5b regions the Community can contribute to the restoration of agricultural and forestry protection potential damaged by natural disasters. The monitoring committee for the appropriate Community support framework (CSF) or single programming document (SPD) may decide to provide some funding to this aspect within their existing financial allocations.
Decision on the proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 on the application of Part XI thereof (COM(97)0037 COM(97)0037/2 - 9032/97 - C4- 0477/97 97/0038(AVC))
Date: 1997-10-02
Institutions: Committee on Legal Affairs, European Parliament
Subjects: EP assent, EU Member State, European Community, UN convention, law of the sea, ratification of an agreement













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Decision on the proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 on the application of Part XI thereof (COM(97)0037 COM(97)0037/2 - 9032/97 - C4- 0477/97 97/0038(AVC))  


Official Journal C 325 , 27/10/1997 P. 0014 





A4-0283/97Decision on the proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 on the application of Part XI thereof (COM(97)0037 - COM(97)0037/2 - 9032/97 - C4-0477/97 - 97/0038(AVC))(Assent procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the proposal for a Council Decision (COM(97)0037 - COM(97)0037/2 - 97/0038(AVC)) ((OJ C 155, 23.5.1997.)),- having regard to the Council's request for Parliament's assent pursuant to Article 228(3), second subparagraph of the EC Treaty (9032/97 - C4-0477/97),- having regard to Rule 90(7) of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Citizens' Rights and the opinions of the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on External Economic Relations and the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection (A4-0283/97),1. Gives its assent to the conclusion of the Convention and the Agreement;2. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission, and to the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of the States party to this Convention and Agreement.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3091/97 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Council. Medical treatment options for persons severely injured by chemicals
Date: 1997-10-02
Institutions: BREYER, European Parliament
Subjects: chemical product, dangerous substance, illness, medical research, occupational health, occupational medicine, occupational safety, public health

30. 4. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 134/77

(98/C 134/99)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3090/97

by Lissy Gro¤ner (PSE) to the Commission

(3 October 1997)

Subject: Outflows of EU resources to the Middle and Upper Franconian administrative districts

1. What EU financial assistance has gone to Bavaria as a whole and to the Middle and Upper Franconian
administrative districts in particular since 1995?

2.

In the context of what projects and funds have resources gone to these areas?

3. What specific projects have been implemented for the following target groups:

›  women

›  young people

› 

the long-term unemployed

and how much assistance has each received?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(11 December 1997)

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.

(98/C 134/100)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3091/97

by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Council

(2 October 1997)

Subject: Medical treatment options for persons severely injured by chemicals

Are research funds made available in the individual countries of the EU to investigate illnesses caused by

1.
chemicals?

If  not, why not, particularly in view of the fact that such research is being stepped up in the United States?

If 

so, what is the amount of research funding being made available?

2.

3.

Are these research funds allocated to independent institutes?

Does industrial funding reach these research projects?

In which European country is sensitivity to chemicals recognized as a severe disability, as in the United

4.
States?

Answer

(15 January 1998)

1.
Funds are available in the individual Member States of the European Union to investigate illnesses caused
by  chemicals.  Apart  from  national  initiatives  in  this  area,  the  framework  programmes  of  the  European
Community for RTD activities have contained and continue to contain RTD projects addressing these problems.
In the Fourth Framework Programme of the European Community for RTD activities, which is the framework
programme in progress at present (1994-1998), research into illnesses caused by chemicals is funded through:

› 

the  Biomedicine  and  Health  programme,  where  the  area  (cid:145)Research  on  occupational  and  environmental
health(cid:146) addresses, inter alia, short and long-term effects of exposure to biological and chemical hazards, and
the effects on man and the environment of the interaction between different toxic agents;