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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3525/97 by Carlos ROBLES PIQUER to the Commission. Community participation in the Uralides project
Date: 1997-11-12
Institutions: European Parliament, ROBLES PIQUER
Subjects: Russia, earth sciences, energy resources, ore deposit, research project, shareholding

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 174/73

The same Directive also lays down a durability requirement. This however only applies to new or renovated
buildings.

Regarding the existing building stock, there is no European renovation programme for large-scale restoration.
Such operations must be implemented on a national level.

In terms of research, in the framework of the programme on industrial and material technologies (Brite Euram) in
the  Fourth  Framework  Programme  for  Research  and  Development,  several  projects  which  indirectly  help  to
prevent the risk of accidents arising from dilapidated or unsafe buildings have been financed.

(1)  OJ L 40, 11.2.1989.

(98/C 174/118)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3525/97

by Carlos Robles Piquer (PPE) to the Commission

(12 November 1997)

Subject: Community participation in the Uralides project

The objective of the international Uralides project, which currently involves 39 scientific institutions from all
over the world (24 from Europe, 1 from the United States and 14 from Russia), is to make a detailed study of the
Urals, the mountain chain which separates Europe and Asia, which is considered one of the richest mountain
systems in the world in terms of deposits of all kinds and a potential source of energy and other resources. The
project was organized as a result of the Europrobe initiative for research into earth sciences launched by the
European Science Foundation.

What is the Commission(cid:146)s position on the Uralides international project, the possibility that it might participate
in the project and the scale of any possible financial contribution?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission

(14 December 1997)

The  Commission  is  fully  aware  of  the  international  significance  and  importance,  both  from  a  scientific  and
economic point of view, of the Uralides project. Under the current 4th framework programme of research and
technological development (Decision No 1110/94/EC) (1), Community support for this project is given through
INTAS, the International association for the promotion of cooperation with scientists from the former Soviet
Union.

The current plans for the next 5th framework programme (2) foresee a continuation of support for joint research
projects and concerted actions with Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union in a number of areas,
including energy and environment.

(1)  OJ L 126, 18.5.1994.
(2)  COM(97) 439.

(98/C 174/119)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3530/97

by Gunilla Carlsson (PPE) to the Commission

(12 November 1997)

Subject: Warning on Swedish snuff

Research  shows  unequivocally  that  Link  whatever  can  be  established  between  the  use  of  Swedish  snuff  and
cancer.  Despite  this  fact,  EU  Directive  92/41/EEC (1)  stipulates  that  snuff  packets  must  be  marked  with  the
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3540/97 by Allan MACARTNEY to the Commission. ECHO - aid to money to Western Sahara refugees
Date: 1997-11-12
Institutions: European Parliament, MACARTNEY
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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3540/97 by Allan MACARTNEY to the Commission. ECHO - aid to money to Western Sahara refugees  


Official Journal C 174 , 08/06/1998 P. 0075 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3540/97 by Allan Macartney (ARE) to the Commission (12 November 1997)Subject: ECHO - aid to money to Western Sahara refugeesCan ECHO say exactly how much and what percentage of the aid money to the Western Sahara refugees is used for publications, advertisements and stickers?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission (17 December 1997)Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid ((OJ L 163, 2.7.1996. )) foresees that funds may be used to finance the costs of highlighting the Community nature of aid as well as public awareness and information campaigns aimed at increasing understanding of humanitarian issues, in Europe and in third countries where the Community is funding major humanitarian operations.Bearing these principles in mind and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the framework partnership contract in the field of humanitarian aid, implementing partners are requested to contribute to the visibility of the humanitarian operations financed by the Community, provided that this does not harm its mandate, its basic principles or the safety of its staff.As far as aid to the Western Sahara refugees is concerned, the table below expressed in ECU shows the amount and the percentage used for visibility purposes for the years 1996 and 1997.Humanitarian aid for the refugee sahraouis for Tindouf (Algeria).>TABLE>
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3712/97 by Outi OJALA to the Commission. French transport strike
Date: 1997-11-12
Institutions: European Parliament, OJALA
Subjects: France, carrier, labour dispute, right to strike, road transport, strike, traffic control













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3712/97 by Outi OJALA to the Commission. French transport strike  


Official Journal C 223 , 17/07/1998 P. 0017 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3712/97 by Outi Ojala (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (12 November 1997)Subject: French transport strikeOn 2 November 1997 three Members of the Commission issued a joint statement to the effect that the halting of road transport as a result of the French transport workers' strike seriously jeopardized the efficient operation of the single market. The Commissioners also stated that it was the Commission's duty to ensure that goods and persons could move freely and the single market operate efficiently.1. Does the Commission consider that its duty is to take measures to end strikes which jeopardize the efficient operation of the single market? What might such measures be?2. How does the Commission define strikes which jeopardize the activity of the single market? What sectors other than transport might this definition cover?3. Does the Commission not consider that in interfering in matters of this nature it endangers one of the basic rights of European citizens, namely the right to strike?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (6 January 1998)Rights relating to the ability of citizens to strike belong to the fundamental rights within the legal order of all Member States and have therefore to be respected by all parties, including the Commission. However, the Commission neither has nor seeks legal power to impose measures to resolve a national dispute between employers and trade unions.As the EC Treaty provides, the Commission may undertake initiatives to maintain the freedom of movement if and when it is established that a Member State has not taken the necessary steps in order to uphold that freedom.The statement to which the Honourable Member refers set out activities which the Commission may take, and has taken, in circumstances where a dispute can or does impede the freedom of movement. Those activities include written and personal contact with the relevant Ministers in the Member State concerned to remind them of their Treaty obligations and to obtain details of information distribution or action taken to lift blockades, and establish detours to alleviate the effects of any impediment for transporters.None of these activities by the Commission prejudice its ability to pursue legal action against the Member State by the appropriate means.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3550/97 by Giuseppe RAUTI to the Commission. Abandonment of teaching of geography in Italy
Date: 1997-11-12
Institutions: European Parliament, RAUTI
Subjects: Italy, competence of the Member States, geography, national law, school legislation, secondary education, teaching

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Official Journal of the European Communities

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(98/C 187/29)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3545/97

by Gerardo Ferna·ndez-Albor (PPE) to the Commission

(12 November 1997)

Subject: Progress towards harmonization of motor vehicle number plates

Symbols are one of the most effective ways of making European citizens identify with the idea that they are part
of a community within the European Union.

That is why the harmonization of motor vehicle number plates to include the Union logo has been one of the most
successful factors in helping to popularize the ideas which help to establish this sense of community in Europe.

However, not all countries have yet adopted the new harmonized number plate, to the disappointment of the
citizens concerned.

Does  the  Commission  consider  that  encouragement  should  be  given  to  those  countries  which  have  not  yet
introduced the harmonized number plate with the Community logo to do so as swiftly as possible?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(19 December 1997)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his written question No E-2574/92 (1).

Since then, Germany and France have also adopted the Community model of number plates in addition to Ireland
and Portugal.

(1)  OJ C 86, 26.3.1993.

(98/C 187/30)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3550/97

by Giuseppe Rauti (NI) to the Commission

(12 November 1997)

Subject: Abandonment of teaching of geography in Italy

Is the Commission aware that the Italian Ministry of Education(cid:146)s pilot project relating to the first two years of
(cid:145)higher  secondary(cid:146)  teaching,  which  has  already  been  introduced  in  150  establishments,  does  not  include  any
geography. This has a whole series of serious implications for the teaching profession since many teachers of
geography are being forced to (cid:145)quit(cid:146).

1.

Does the Commission agree that this will greatly undermine educational standards?

Does it agree that the Italian Ministry(cid:146)s decision is at odds with the policy of promoting the (cid:145)cultural value(cid:146)

2.
of geography which applies in all equivalent education systems in the European Union?

3. Will the Commission ask the Italian Government to annul this alarming decision?

(98/C 187/31)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3802/97

by Cristiana Muscardini (NI) to the Commission

(26 November 1997)

Subject: Removal of geography from the school curriculum in Italy

The  Italian  Minister  of  Education  has  announced  his  intention  of  removing  geography  from  secondary  and
higher  education  syllabuses.  A  pilot  project  is  already  being  implemented  this  year  in  150  establishments,
heralding the removal of the subject from the two-year cycles of study, following its stealthy disappearance, in
recent years, from the timetable for some technical-vocational courses.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3529/97 by José BARROS MOURA to the Commission. The Pintasilgo report
Date: 1997-11-12
Institutions: BARROS MOURA, European Parliament
Subjects: EU publication, European social policy, citizens' Europe, conference proceedings, document, social legislation, written question

C 187/16

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16. 6. 98

Given the differences that exist in the standards of commercial conduct operating within the EU, what can the
European Union do to ensure that all Member States discourage bribery and corruption by firms operating within
their territories and in their international operations? What can the European Union do to encourage all Member
States to make bribery a criminal and civil offence, and to end tax breaks for bribery?

Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission

(15 January 1998)

The  Commission  is  giving  its  full  attention  to  the  problem  raised  by  the  Honourable  Member.  It  sent  a
communication to the Council and Parliament in May 1997 on (cid:145)a Union policy against corruption(cid:146) (1), the aim of
which is to frame an anti-corruption strategy both within and outside the Community. It analyses the problems of
corruption and criminal law and the tax deductibility of bribes and proposes practical measures. In addition it
addresses the peculiar problems of corruption in external aid and cooperation.

In its development cooperation policy the Commission is continuing work on combating corruption, notably by
preparing a communication on good governance as part of the implementation of Article 5 of the fourth Lome·
Convention and by seeking to strengthen the anti-corruption clauses in the Commission(cid:146)s contractual links with
aid  recipients  and  bodies  implementing  aid  programmes.  This  work  is  being  coordinated  by  the  OECD,  the
World  Bank  and  the  IMF.  A  Council  common  position  of  6  October  1997  was  adopted  on  the  strength  of
Article K3 on the Treaty of European Union concerning negotiations on corruption within the Council of Europe
and the OECD (2). The negotiation of an OECD convention on the fight against corruption by foreign officials in
international commercial transactions, was completed on 20 November 1997.

(1)  COM (97) 192 final.
(2)  OJ L 279, 13.10.1997.

(98/C 187/25)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3529/97

by Jose· Barros Moura (PSE) to the Commission

(12 November 1997)

Subject: The Pintasilgo report

In  his  reply  to  my  Written  Question  E-2402/97 (1)  Commissioner  Flynn  has  failed  to  answer  question  2  on
whether the proposals set out in the Pintasilgo report have had any substantial impact on EU social policy. Will
he now rectify this omission?

(1)  OJ C 82, 17.3.1998, p. 70.

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(8 January 1998)

The Commission wishes to inform the Honourable Member that it will continue in 1998 its reflections on the
future of fundamental rights at Community level. This work will certainly take into account the recommenda-
tions drafted by the committee chaired by Mrs Pintasilgo.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3515/97 by John IVERSEN to the Commission. Intervention stocks
Date: 1997-11-12
Institutions: European Parliament, IVERSEN
Subjects: EU stock, beef, intervention stock, surplus stock

25. 5. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 158/137

(98/C 158/179)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3515/97

by John Iversen (PSE) to the Commission

(12 November 1997)

Subject: Intervention stocks

What will it cost to destroy the 600 000 tonnes of beef currently in EU intervention storage?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(18 December 1997)

The Commission would like to emphasize the theoretical nature of the Honourable Member(cid:146)s question, since it is
not the Commission(cid:146)s intention to incinerate this beef.

The costs of incineration of beef would in particular depend on the capacity available and the distance the meat
needs to be transported. The bids between 300 ECU per tonnes and 1200 ECU per tonnes received by the United
Kingdom  intervention  agency  implementing  Regulation  (EC)  No  1757/96  of  10  September  1996  adopting
exceptional additional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom (1) may serve as a guideline.

(1)  OJ L 230, 11.9.1996.

(98/C 158/180)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3517/97

by Niels Sindal (PSE) to the Commission

(12 November 1997)

Subject: Road safety

How many people were killed or injured in road accidents in Denmark in the last year for which statistics are
available,  and  how  can  these  figures  be  interpreted  in  relation  to  the  number  of  fatal  accidents  per  million
registered cars (a) in Denmark and (b) in Europe overall?

What is the estimated economic cost of fatal road accidents in Denmark?

What does the Commission suggest can be done to reduce the number of road accident deaths and injuries?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(18 December 1997)

In 1994 546 people were killed in traffic accidents in Denmark and 9757 were injured. Based on the number
killed by million inhabitants over the period 1991-1994, the position of Denmark is better than the European
average. Clearly, it is difficult to make precise comparisons between Member States as there are a number of
factors, such as the quality of infrastructure, which are not comparable. The figures given above are, however, a
clear indication of the relative rate of deaths and injuries and, as national, local and police authorities and safety
organisations continually emphasise, there is always room for further improvement.

The Commission has calculated that the direct cost of road accidents (including the cost of police and emergency
services,  vehicle  repairs,  and  the  lost  economic  output  from  those  killed),  is  45  000  MECU  per  year  for  the
Community as a whole. When divided by the 45 000 fatalities per year this gives us an average of one MECU per
death and associated injuries. In Denmark the (cid:145)1 MECU test(cid:146) would produce a cost for road deaths of about
550 MECU per year.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3512/97 by Honório NOVO to the Commission. Grape juice promotion campaign in the European Union
Date: 1997-11-12
Institutions: European Parliament, NOVO
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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3512/97 by Honório NOVO to the Commission. Grape juice promotion campaign in the European Union  


Official Journal C 134 , 30/04/1998 P. 0168 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3512/97 by Honório Novo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (12 November 1997)Subject: Grape juice promotion campaign in the European UnionIt is common knowledge that the European Commission is to finance a new campaign to promote grape juice in five Member States, with a total budget of ECU 6.4 million (ECU 2 million for Germany, 1.7 million for France, 1.5 million for Spain, 0.6 million for Austria and the same amount for the Netherlands).This funding will provide additional income for the grape and wine producers in those five countries, allowing them to use up any production surpluses and thus reduce the quantities sent for distillation.No information was given about extending this campaign to other Member States, particularly Portugal.This being so, can the Commission say whether the funding for this new campaign to promote grape juice is designed to support those five countries only or whether it may be extended to other Member States?If so, does the Commission know whether Portugal has submitted any actual applications?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (26 November 1997)According to Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3461/85 of 9 December 1985 on the organisation of campaigns to promote the consumption of grape juice ((OJ L 332, 10.12.1985. )), Community campaigns to promote grape juice may be organised in those Member States in which:- the prospects of increasing the disposal of grape juice are the most favourable;- the existing marketing conditions allow swift adjustment of supply to the expansion of demand engendered by the campaigns.Article 1(2) stipulates that the management committee procedure is to be followed each year to determine:- the Member States in which the campaigns will be carried out;- the total amounts allocated for the financing of the campaigns in each of the said Member States.Until now, Portugal has never expressed an interest in carrying out promotional campaigns in this sector. Of course, if Portugal meets the above-mentioned conditions and if it so requests, it can benefit from Community financing in future marketing years.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 75/97 of 12 November 1997 amending Annex II (technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
Date: 1997-11-12
Institutions: EEA Joint Committee
Subjects: European Economic Area, agreement (EU), approximation of laws, commercial vehicle, motor vehicle, safety standard

7.5.98

EN

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L 134/3

DECISION  OF  THE  EEA  JOINT  COMMITTEE

No  75/97

of  12  November  1997

amending  Annex  II  (technical  regulations,  standards,  testing  and  certification)
to  the  EEA  Agreement

THE  EEA  JOINT  COMMITTEE,

Having  regard  to  the  Agreement  on  the  European  Economic  Area,  as  adjusted  by  the  Protocol
adjusting  the  Agreement  on  the  European  Economic  Area,  hereinafter  referred  to  as  ‘the
Agreement’,  and  in  particular  Article  98  thereof,

Whereas  Annex  II  to  the  Agreement  was  amended  by  Decision  of  the  EEA  Joint  Committee
No  63/97 (1);

Whereas  Commission  Directive  96/64/EC  of  2  October  1996  adapting  to  technical  progress
Council Directive 77/389/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating
to  motor-vehicle  towing-devices (2)  is  to  be  incorporated  into  the  Agreement,

HAS  DECIDED  AS  FOLLOWS:

Article  1

The following indent shall be added in point 28 (Council Directive 77/389/EEC) in Chapter I of
Annex  II  to  the  Agreement:

‘— 396  L  0064:  Commission  Directive  96/64/EC  of  2  October  1996  (OJ  L  258,

11.10.1996,  p.  26).’

The  texts  of  Directive  96/64/EC  in  the  Icelandic  and  Norwegian  languages,  which  are  annexed
to  the  respective  language  versions  of  this  Decision,  are  authentic.

Article  2

Article  3

This  Decision  shall  enter  into  force  on  14  February  1998,  provided  that  all  the  notifications
within  the  meaning  of  Article  103(1)  of  the  Agreement  have  been  made  to  the  EEA  Joint
Committee.

This  Decision  shall  be  published  in  the  EEA  Section  of  and  in  the  EEA  Supplement  to  the
Official  Journal  of  the  European  Communities.

Article  4

Done  at  Brussels,  12  November  1997.

For  the  EEA  Joint  Committee

The  President

E.  BULL

(1) OJ  L  30,  5.2.1998,  p.  34.
(2) OJ  L  258,  11.10.1996,  p.  26.