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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3500/97 by Arthur NEWENS to the Commission. Asia initiative for reproductive health
Date: 1997-11-10
Institutions: European Parliament, NEWENS
Subjects: Asia, Cambodia, EU financing, EU initiative, Nepal, Pakistan, UN Population Fund, action programme, non-governmental organisation













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3500/97 by Arthur NEWENS to the Commission. Asia initiative for reproductive health  


Official Journal C 158 , 25/05/1998 P. 0132 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3500/97 by Arthur Newens (PSE) to the Commission (10 November 1997)Subject: Asia initiative for reproductive healthSince the agreement was signed between the European Commission and UNFPA (30.1.1997) to launch a 'reproductive health initiative in Asia', how many and which NGOs have received grants for implementation of projects under this initiative? How much are these grants and in which countries are they operational? When does the Commission anticipate that the initiative will be finalised?What is the process whereby decisions are taken between the European Commission and UNFPA? Which organisation is ultimately responsible for coordinating the initiative?Does the Commission plan to replicate this initiative in other geographical regions, for example Latin America or the Arab World?Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission (28 November 1997)Since the agreement was signed with the United Nations fund for population (UNFPA) on 31 January 1997, the programme has progressed accordingly to its action plan which included a one year preparation phase with the following activities:- a first phase of in-country consultations - with the participation of European and national non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Commission delegation representatives and national authorities - in order to establish a common focus for intervention for any given country. These consultations have already been carried out in Cambodia, Laos, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Vietnam;- the preparation for implementation, through two workshops organised in Brussels, and with European NGO participation, on cycle management and selection of common indicators.The format presentation and guidelines for project presentation are finalised and sent to all European or national NGOs.Manifestation of interest has come from 17 European NGOs so far and the first action plan is expected to be ready by the end of 1997. It will initially address three countries, Pakistan, Nepal and Cambodia. However preparation is rapidly progressing for the other countries. The UNFPA is responsible for the project evaluation. The final decision on the programme plan is taken by the Commission on documented justification of the pre-selection.As regards the extension of the initiative to other geographical areas, the Commission will take into account all information on progress in Asia for an eventual decision to replicate the programme in other regions.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3503/97 by Eryl McNALLY to the Commission. UEFA Executive Committee decision not to allow future winners of major cup competition entry into European club competitions
Date: 1997-11-10
Institutions: European Parliament, MCNALLY
Subjects: complaint to the Commission, dominant position, professional sport, sporting event

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WRITTEN QUESTION E-3503/97

by Eryl McNally (PSE) to the Commission

(10 November 1997)

Subject: UEFA Executive Committee decision not to allow future winners of major cup competition entry into

European club competitions

Following a letter which I received in my constituency, I would like to draw the Commission(cid:146)s attention to the
UEFA Executive Committee (cid:145)s decision to disallow the Coca-Cola Cup as a means of qualification for the UEFA.
This decision will have far-reaching and damaging consequences for all those involved in UK League football,
affecting participation in the Coca-Cola Cup and revenue from sponsorship and television.

What can the Commission do to support the Football League(cid:146)s claim for a European place to be restored to this
season(cid:146)s Coca-Cola Cup?

Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission

(1 December 1997)

The  Commission  is  aware  of  the  problems  resulting  from  the  changes  introduced  by  the  Union  of  European
football associations (UEFA) to the rules on access to the UEFA cup. The investigation of the case is in progress.

For further details, the Commission would like to draw the attention of the Honourable Member to the answer
given to written question E-3191/97 by Mr Ford (1).

(1)  OJ C 117, 16.4.1998, p. 163.

(98/C 174/113)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3506/97

by Ernesto Caccavale (UPE) and Giacomo Santini (UPE) to the Commission

(10 November 1997)

Subject: Violation of human rights in Greece

Following a road accident while on holiday in Crete a young Italian, Valeria Zagato, was arrested and unlawfully
subjected to a period of preventive imprisonment. She was then sentenced during a trial conducted exclusively in
Greek that did not guarantee minimum defence or civil rights solely because she was a foreigner.

Did Greece not have to respect human rights as early as 1981 when it acceded to the European Community?

Will the Commission investigate whether there was any abuse of power or cover-up by the Greek authorities in
the Zagato case simply because she was not a Greek citizen?

If it is established that human rights were violated will the Commission summon Greece to appear before the
competent authorities?

What  will  the  Commission  do  to  prevent  such  episodes  which  are  outrageous  and  denigrating  for  the  whole
European Union?

Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission

(16 January 1998)

The Commission attaches great importance to the respect for human rights. It has competence in this area insofar
as Community law is concerned.
97/810/EC: Council Decision of 10 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Date: 1997-11-10
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Laos, cooperation agreement (EU)








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COUNCIL DECISION
of 10 November 1997
concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Lao People's Democratic Republic
(97/810/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 130y in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2) and the first subparagraph of Article 228 (3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Whereas, under Article 130u of the Treaty, Community policy in the sphere of development cooperation should foster the sustainable economic and social development of the developing countries, their smooth and gradual integration into the world economy and the alleviation of poverty in these countries;
Whereas the Community should approve, in pursuit of its objectives in the sphere of external relations, the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Lao People's Democratic Republic,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Lao People's Democratic Republic is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of this Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 21 of the Agreement (3).
Article 3
The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee provided for in Article 14 of the Agreement.
Article 4
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Brussels, 10 November 1997.


For the Council


The President

J. POOS




(1)  OJ C 109, 8. 4. 1997, p. 8.

(2)  OJ C 325, 27. 10. 1997.

(3)  See page 15 of this Official Journal.
Commission Decision No 2233/97/ECSC of 10 November 1997 amending Annex IV to Decision No 1401/97/ECSC on administering certain restrictions on imports of certain steel products from Ukraine
Date: 1997-11-10
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Ukraine, import licence, import restriction, iron and steel product, originating product, quantitative restriction













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Commission Decision No 2233/97/ECSC of 10 November 1997 amending Annex IV to Decision No 1401/97/ECSC on administering certain restrictions on imports of certain steel products from Ukraine  


Official Journal L 306 , 11/11/1997 P. 0007 - 0008 





COMMISSION DECISION No 2233/97/ECSC of 10 November 1997 amending Annex IV to Decision No 1401/97/ECSC on administering certain restrictions on imports of certain steel products from UkraineTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to Commission Decision No 1401/97/ECSC of 7 July 1997 on administering certain restrictions on imports of certain steel products from Ukraine (1), and in particular Article 8 in conjunction with Article 7 thereof,Whereas Ukraine has, in accordance with Article 3 (4) of the agreement on trade in certain ECSC steel products (2), requested the transfer of certain quantitative limits for 1997 between different product groups, and whereas the European Coal and Steel Community consents to this request;Whereas it is therefore necessary to amend Annex IV to Decision No 1401/97/ECSC to take account of the amended quantitative limits;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in conformity with the opinion of the Committee established under Article 7 of Decision No 1401/97/ECSC,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:Article 1 Annex IV to Decision No 1401/97/ECSC is replaced by the text contained in the Appendix to this Decision.Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.This Decision shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 10 November 1997.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-PresidentAppendix 'ANNEX IVQUANTITATIVE LIMITSUkraine>TABLE>(1) OJ L 193, 22. 7. 1997, p. 12.(2) OJ L 210, 4. 8. 1997, p. 16.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3496/97 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Health and safety of workers at the sugar factory in Larissa
Date: 1997-11-10
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Greece, humanisation of work, occupational health, occupational safety, sugar industry













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3496/97 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Health and safety of workers at the sugar factory in Larissa  


Official Journal C 174 , 08/06/1998 P. 0066 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3496/97 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (10 November 1997)Subject: Health and safety of workers at the sugar factory in LarissaAccording to complaints from the Works' Council and a report published by the doctor responsible for health at work, health and safety conditions at the sugar factory in Larissa are unacceptable, in particular workers are exposed to chemical agents (hydrochloric acid, sulphur, formalin), sugar dust that crystallizes in the lungs and noise.In the light of Directive 89/391/EEC ((OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1. )) on encouraging the improvement of the health and safety of workers at the workplace, will the Commission say whether it is aware of the complaints about working conditions at the factory concerned and what measures it will take to enforce health and safety rules there?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission (20 January 1998)The Commission is unaware of the complaints about the working conditions in the specific sugar factory mentioned by the Honourable Member and intends to contact the Greek authorities for further information. Employers have a legal obligation to implement the measures included in national laws, regulations and administrative provisions which transpose the Community's legislation on health and safety of workers at work.Specifically in addition to Council Directive 89/391/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work ((OJ L 183, 29.6.1989. )), the corpus of legislation includes a series of specific measures of particular relevance, for example, Council Directive 80/1107/EEC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to chemical physical and biological agents at work ((OJ L 327, 3.12.1980. )) as amended by Council Directive 88/642/EEC ((OJ L 356, 24.12.1988. )), as well as Council Directive 86/188/EEC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work ((OJ L 137, 24.5.1986. )).