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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1121/98 by Phillip WHITEHEAD to the Commission. Veterinary inspections and controls
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: European Parliament, WHITEHEAD
Subjects: animal product, price list, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1121/98 by Phillip WHITEHEAD to the Commission. Veterinary inspections and controls  


Official Journal C 402 , 22/12/1998 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1121/98by Phillip Whitehead (PSE) to the Commission(8 April 1998)Subject: Veterinary inspections and controlsCould the Commission provide a comparative list of charges for veterinary inspections and controls across the EU?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(27 May 1998)It is important to separate the question of the costs of controls and veterinary inspections from that of the way in which these controls and inspections are financed.With respect to the costs, this is a particularly complex operation since it involves adding together total expenditure (staff costs, social contributions, analysis costs, administrative expenses, etc.). Moreover, certain items, such as the costs of constructing or modernising buildings, may be subject to different accounting processes. It should also be remembered that in the ideal case scenario the official statement of costs can only be provided at the end of year n+1, year n being the year in which the veterinary checks and inspections in question are carried out. In addition, in many Member States local authorities are responsible for carrying out this cost assessment. The Commission is not therefore in a position to draw up a comparative list of charges.The Community does however have rules on the financing of the costs occasioned by veterinary inspections and controls, notably through Council Directive 85/73/EC(1) on the financing of health inspections and controls covered by Directives 89/662/EEC(2), 90/425/EEC(3), 90/675/EEC(4) and 91/492/EEC(5). More detailed rules are laid down for meat and fishery products (Annex A). Generally speaking, these provide for standard amounts of funding, with the possibility of increasing or reducing funding to take account of individual situations. The amounts and the conditions for applying particular rates are laid down in the above legislation.(1) Council Directive 85/73/EC, amended and consolidated by Council Directive 96/43/EC of 26 June 1996, OJ L 162, 1.7.1996.(2) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989.(3) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990.(4) OJ L 373, 31.12.1990.(5) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1123/98 by Marjo MATIKAINEN-KALLSTRÖM to the Commission. Study of possible use of long buses within the Union
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: European Parliament, MATIKAINEN-KALLSTROEM
Subjects: approximation of laws, bus, common transport policy, international transport, road transport, transport regulations, weight and size













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1123/98 by Marjo MATIKAINEN-KALLSTRÖM to the Commission. Study of possible use of long buses within the Union  


Official Journal C 096 , 08/04/1999 P. 0003 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1123/98by Marjo Matikainen-Kallström (PPE) to the Commission(8 April 1998)Subject: Study of possible use of long buses within the UnionThe transport Directive (96/53/EC)(1) harmonizing the maximum authorized dimensions and weights permitted in international road transport lays down that buses shall not exceed 12 metres in length. Some Member States, such as Finland, have been granted derogations from this provision.The possibility of using buses longer than 12 metres throughout EU territory was also debated. During consideration of the transport Directive in 1996, a recommendation that the Commission should study the possibilities of using 15 metre buses within the Union was entered as statement 4 in the Council minutes.What action has the Commission taken in response to the Council's statement to clarify the possibilities of using long buses within the Union?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission(29 May 1998)Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 which lays down the maximum authorized dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorized weights in international traffic(2) for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community does not in fact limit the length of rigid buses used in international transport to a maximum of 12 metres. The Directive guarantees that rigid buses of up to 12 metres length have the right to circulate freely throughout the Community. Rigid buses over 12 metres in length may circulate, but are subject to national legislation on the maximum permitted length.The primary purpose of the Commission's legislative proposal which became Directive 96/53/EC was to harmonise all maximum vehicle weights and dimensions throughout the Community. The maximum length of rigid buses was one topic on which there was, however, no consensus, and no majority support for a 15 metres limit. Under these circumstances, the Commission gave a commitment to the Council to make a report on the issue.The Honourable Member will be pleased to know that the Commission's report on 15 metres buses is expected to be adopted in the near future and will then be sent to the Council and the Parliament for their consideration.(1) OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 59.(2) OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 59.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 776/98 of 8 April 1998 on the issue of import licences for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: beef, fresh meat, frozen product, import licence, product quality, refrigerated product

9. 4. 98

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 111/69

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 776/98

of 8 April 1998

on the issue of import licences for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and
veal

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 936/
97 of 27 May 1997 opening and providing for the admin-
istration of tariff quotas for high-quality fresh, chilled and
last
frozen beef and for
amended by Regulation (EC) No 260/98 (2),

frozen buffalo meat (1), as

Whereas Regulation (EC) No 936/97 provides in Articles
4 and 5 the conditions for applications and for the issue
of import licences for meat referred to in Article 2(f);

Whereas Article 2(f) of Regulation (EC) No 936/97 fixes
the amount of high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef
and veal originating in and imported from the United
States of America and Canada which may be imported on
special terms for the period 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998
at 11 500 tonnes;

it

should be recalled that

Whereas
issued
pursuant to this Regulation will, throughout the period of
validity, be open for use only in so far as provisions on
health protection in force permit,

licences

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1. All applications for import licences from 1 to 5 April
1998 for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and
veal as referred to in Article 2(f) of Regulation (EC) No
936/97 shall be granted in full.

2. Applications
in
accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 936/97,
during the first five days of May 1998 for 4 451 tonnes.

licences may be submitted,

for

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 April 1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 8 April 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 137, 28. 5. 1997, p. 10.
(2) OJ L 25, 31. 1. 1998, p. 42.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1122/98 by Peter CRAMPTON to the Commission. Coordination between DG1B and DGVIII
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: CRAMPTON, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, administrative structures, financial planning, health policy, interinstitutional cooperation (EU), personnel administration

C 386/84

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.98

consumption within the Community, using procedures that should be as clear and simple as possible to avoid
hindering the growth of this new trading medium. The Commission is therefore reviewing customs and VAT
legislation and procedures in the light of electronic commerce development and closely following and studying
the evolution of network protocols and business practices so that suitable tax solutions can be developed in detail
and implemented as the need arises.

The Commission is actively participating in work in other international fora, in particular within the Organisation
for economic cooperation and development (OECD) to ensure provision of the necessary international
framework for taxation. Indeed work is on-going to prepare (cid:145)framework conditions(cid:146) for taxation which could
be presented to the OECD ministerial conference in Ottawa.

(1) COM(98) 50 final.
(2) COM(97) 157 final.

(98/C 386/111)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1119/98

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(8 April 1998)

Subject: Closure of the department of archaeology at the University of Mannheim

The University of Mannheim in Baden-W(cid:252)rttemberg, Germany, is to close down departments dealing with
classical studies for (cid:145)financial reasons(cid:146). In view of the important contribution to the development of classical
studies and research made by the departments under threat at the University and the importance that the European
Union attaches to the (cid:145)common cultural heritage(cid:146), will the Commission say whether programmes of aid are
available for the departments concerned to continue their activities, should the University submit a request?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission

(25 May 1998)

The Community funds intended to strengthen cooperation between Member States(cid:146) education systems and give a
European dimension to teaching at all levels are those provided for under the Community(cid:146)s Socrates programme.

The activities eligible under the Socrates programme do not include the funding of university departments.

(98/C 386/112)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1122/98

by Peter Crampton (PSE) to the Commission

(8 April 1998)

Subject: Coordination between DG1B and DGVIII

Following the creation of a new Common Services Unit in the Commission aimed at improving coordination
between DG1B and DGVIII, further clarifications are required concerning the effect on the management and
effectiveness of reproductive health assistance.

1. When will the new unit begin operating?

2.

How will it be staffed (who will be responsible and how many people will be involved)?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 778/98 of 8 April 1998 on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: citrus fruit, export licence

L 111/72

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

9. 4. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 778/98

of 8 April 1998

on the issue of system B export licences in the fruit and vegetables sector

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/
96 of 14 November 1996 on detailed rules for imple-
menting Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 as
regards export refunds on fruit and vegetables (1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 213/98 (2), and in partic-
ular Article 5(5) thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 520/98 (3) fixes
the indicative quantities for system B export licences
other than those sought in the context of food aid;

Whereas, in the light of the information available to the
Commission today, there is a risk that the indicative
quantities laid down for the current export period for
oranges will shortly be exceeded; whereas this overrun

will prejudice the proper working of the export refund
scheme in the fruit and vegetables sector;

Whereas, to avoid this situation, applications for system B
licences for oranges exported after 8 April 1998 should be
rejected until the end of the current export period,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for system B licences for oranges submitted
to Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 520/98,
pursuant
export declarations
accepted after
8 April and before 20 May 1998, are hereby rejected.

for which are

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 9 April 1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 8 April 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 292, 15. 11. 1996, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 22, 29. 1. 1998, p. 8.
(3) OJ L 66, 6. 3. 1998, p. 8.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1101/98 by Daniela RASCHHOFER to the Commission. Support for newspapers
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Austria, EU aid, dissemination of EU information, enlargement of the Union, financial aid, means of communication, newspaper, political press, press, press undertaking













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1101/98 by Daniela RASCHHOFER to the Commission. Support for newspapers  


Official Journal C 050 , 22/02/1999 P. 0009 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1101/98by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission(8 April 1998)Subject: Support for newspapersIt is well known that the Commission sets great store by the external influence of its policies, and therefore puts considerable effort into media work. In the Austrian newspaper articles are currently appearing which discuss the European priority topic of enlargement eastwards. These reports are accompanied by a note to the effect that they were produced with the special support of the Commission's representation in Austria.1. What is the nature of this "support"?2. If it is financial support, what is the amount involved?3. What type of reports and what priority topics are supported?4. What criteria do articles have to fulfil in order to qualify for Commission support?5. Is this support restricted to Austria or is there similar support in all EU countries?6. If so, what is the level of this support for the individual Member States and their papers?7. How is the selection made among the individual media?8. Does the Commission influence the priorities of the reports?Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission(25 June 1998)The representation of the Commission in Austria supported a series in the Austrian newspaper Der Standard, a high quality daily for opinion leaders, on the issue of the enlargement of the Community.The series consisted of ten full pages plus two interviews of a member of the Commission and an interview of the Head of the representation of the Commission in Austria.The support consisted of a financial contribution of ATS 660 000 (including advertisement tax and VAT). This contribution amounted to 50 % of the total costs of the newspaper for the series.The representation supported the series as a contribution to the debate in Austria on the enlargement of the Community. This policy area is among the most important of the Commission's communication activities of this year. Der Standard was chosen, because it is one of the ideal platforms to reach opinion leaders in this Member State.The subject of the series was decided together between the newspaper and the representation of the Commission in Austria. The articles were written under the sole responsibility of the newspaper.
98/283/EC: Commission Decision of 8 April 1998 amending Decision 92/469/EEC authorising methods for grading pig carcases in Denmark (Only the Danish text is authentic)
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Denmark, carcase, classification, meat processing industry, swine

L 128/68

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Official Journal of the European Communities

30. 4. 98

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 8 April 1998

amending Decision 92/469/EEC authorising methods for grading pig carcases in
Denmark

(Only the Danish text is authentic)

(98/283/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84
of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale
for grading pig carcases (1), as last amended by Regulation
(EC) No 3513/93 (2), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,

Whereas the Commission, by Decision 92/469/EEC (3), as
last amended by Decision 96/551/EC (4), has authorized
different methods for grading pig carcases in Denmark;

Whereas the use of the new formula for calculating the
lean meat content of carcases introduced by the last
amendment of Decision 92/469/EEC as
the
method ‘Unifom' has revealed certain deficiencies relating
to the accuracy of estimates; whereas, as a result, the use
of a corrected formula should be authorised;

regards

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Pigmeat,

Article 1

In Part 3 of the Annex to Decision 92/469/EEC, the
formula under point 3 is hereby replaced by the
following:

‘yˆ = 68,386166 – 0,1240656 x1 – 0,8717984 x2 +
'.
0,1088299 x3

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Done at Brussels, 8 April 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 301, 20. 11. 1984, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 320, 22. 12. 1993, p. 5.
(3) OJ L 265, 11. 9. 1992, p. 39.
(4) OJ L 236, 18. 9. 1996, p. 49.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 775/98 of 8 April 1998 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, perennial vegetable, pip fruit

9. 4. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 111/67

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 775/98

of 8 April 1998

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain
fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/
94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the applica-
the import arrangements for fruit and veget-
tion of
ables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2375/
96 (2), and in particular Article 4 (1) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92
of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the
conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the
common agricultural policy (3), as last amended by Regu-
lation (EC) No 150/95 (4), and in particular Article 3 (3)
thereof,

Whereas Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down,
pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilat-
eral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commis-

sion fixes the standard values for imports from third
countries, in respect of the products and periods stipu-
lated in the Annex thereto;

Whereas, in compliance with the above criteria, the stand-
ard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of
Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in
the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 9 April 1998.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 8 April 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 337, 24. 12. 1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 325, 14. 12. 1996, p. 5.
(3) OJ L 387, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 22, 31. 1. 1995, p. 1.

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to the Commission Regulation of 8 April 1998 establishing the standard import values for
determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(ECU/100 kg)

204
212
624
999
052
066
999
052
204
999
052
204
212
600
624
999
600
999
052
060
388
400
404
508
512
524
528
720
804
999
388
508
512
528
999

107,4
108,5
190,6
135,5
112,5
98,4
105,5
113,3
98,6
106,0
48,2
33,6
42,7
44,6
47,9
43,4
67,9
67,9
44,7
43,9
93,8
95,3
100,6
86,0
90,0
98,6
89,0
129,8
123,2
90,4
73,3
73,1
75,3
94,1
79,0

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2317/97 (OJ L 321, 22. 11. 1997, p. 19). Code

‘999' stands for ‘of other origin'.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1103/98 by Panayotis LAMBRIAS to the Commission. Selection criteria for the site of the fourth European School at Berkendael in Brussels
Date: 1998-04-08
Institutions: European Parliament, LAMBRIAS
Subjects: Brussels region, European school, business location, penal institution, psychology













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1103/98 by Panayotis LAMBRIAS to the Commission. Selection criteria for the site of the fourth European School at Berkendael in Brussels  


Official Journal C 386 , 11/12/1998 P. 0081 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-1103/98by Panayotis Lambrias (PPE) to the Commission(8 April 1998)Subject: Selection criteria for the site of the fourth European School at Berkendael in BrusselsThe Belgian Government has opted to locate the fourth European School - the Uccle Annex - on a site next to the women's prison at Berkendael which it has decided to convert into a detention centre for sex offenders.The proposed buildings are inadequate and the lack of the necessary facilities for school buses together with parents' cars will cause traffic chaos.Will the Commission, therefore, say what immediate measures it will take:1. to heed the general outcry from the European School parents, which also took the form of a demonstration outside the Borchette building on 27 January 1998, and to overturn the Berkendael plan, and2. to address a recommendation to the governments of the Member States listing places in the vicinity of which it is ill-advised to situate schools, to include prisons and rehabilitation and detoxification centres which clearly endanger the mental development and physical integrity of pupils.Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission(25 May 1998)The two European Schools in Brussels are overcrowded, and significant renovation work is needed.A new school will shortly open in the capital to solve these problems, and the outline plans for the redevelopment of the old sites has already been approved.The Belgian authorities have offered the Board of Governors of the European Schools (the intergovernmental body responsible for these educational institutions) the Royal Athenaeum of Berkendael as a temporary alternative, to facilitate the partial relocation of the Uccle school while work is in progress. This offer was recently declined by the Board of Governors' Representative, given the possibility of housing part of the Uccle school's pupils in the new school.The Commission, which is a member of the Board of Governors, will keep a close eye on the development of this project and will ensure that the European Schools can continue to operate properly.