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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1742/98 by Phillip WHITEHEAD to the Commission. Asbestos
Date: 1998-06-05
Institutions: European Parliament, WHITEHEAD
Subjects: asbestos, carcinogenic substance, health risk, occupational health, occupational safety, public health, scientific research

18.1.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 13/75

In addition, under the terms of Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, the Commission must in due course receive
general data on the plan for the proposed facility and, prior to any discharge authorisations being granted by the
national authority, issue its opinion on whether the implementation of such a plan is liable to result in the
radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

Finally the operation of such a facility must meet the basic safety standards as set out in Council Directive
96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and
the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation (2).

(1) OJ L 175, 5.7.1985.
(2) OJ L 159, 29.6.1996.

(1999/C 13/108)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1735/98

by S(cid:246)ren Wibe (PSE) to the Council

(8 June 1998)

Subject: Who decides how the Treaty evolves?

It is a well-known fact that Germany(cid:146)s Federal Court and Denmark(cid:146)s Supreme Court have examined EC
legislation to ascertain whether it is compatible with the respective national constitutions and the powers
transferred to the EC.

The official line is that Member States(cid:146) national parliaments, and hence their citizens, decide how the Treaty
evolves. However, it is the European Council that makes the relevant proposals, which means that it wields
influence, not to say holds power, over the Treaty.

If a national court rules that a European Union treaty is incompatible with national law, whose views take
precedence, those of the EU or those of the national court?

Reply

(24 September 1998)

It is not for the Council to discuss the possible implications of the case-law of national courts. The Council notes
that neither of the Courts referred to by the Honourable Member has declared Community legislation to be
incompatible with national constitutions. It recalls that, in ratifying the Treaties establishing the European
Communities and the European Union, Member States have committed themselves to respect those Treaties.

(1999/C 13/109)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1742/98

by Phillip Whitehead (PSE) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: Asbestos

Is the Commission currently undertaking a full consideration of health and safety concerns surrounding white
asbestos?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(17 July 1998)

Yes. Commission policy regarding the protection of health and safety against risks from white or chrysotile
asbestos comprises public health, workplace, internal market and environmental components, and takes fully into
account health and safety aspects of chrysotile asbestos. In this context, the Honourable Member is asked to refer
to the answer given by the Commission to written question P-1451/98 by Mr Skinner on the same subject (1).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1769/98 by Mihail PAPAYANNAKIS to the Commission. Sewerage and sewage treatment system in Old Kavalla
Date: 1998-06-05
Institutions: European Parliament, PAPAYANNAKIS
Subjects: EU financing, Macedonia, coastal region, disclosure of information, hydraulic works, waste management, waste recycling, wastewater, water treatment

11.12.98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 386/157

(98/C 386/215)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1755/98

by Richard Corbett (PSE) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: Strike by Commission staff

Can the Commission confirm that its staff was out on strike on 30 April? Is it true that this strike was not over any
specific proposal but over a consultation document on which staff views were sought and welcome? Does the
Commission consider that a strike is warranted in such a situation? Is it aware of the impact on public opinion, in
particular as the date of the strike, immediately prior to a public holiday, effectively gave staff a 4 › day
weekend? What was the result of the ballot on whether to strike?

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(29 June 1998)

There was a strike in the Commission on 30 April 1998.

At the heart of the conflict was an issues paper, which had no official status. There was no Commission proposal
concerning the staff regulations. Comments were welcomed on the issues paper, which was made available to the
staff via the Intranet of the Commission.

Because the strike was directed at the Commission, the Commission declines to say whether it was warranted.

The strike preceded a public holiday and the weekend when the European Council decided on the participants in
the third phase of economic and monetary union. There were some critical articles in the media about the staff
issues of the Commission.

The resolution to strike in case of failure of the negotiations was voted by a general assembly of the personnel
organised by the trade unions. To the knowledge of the Commission, the clear majority of the personnel present at
the general assembly voted for the resolution. The exact result is unknown, however, since no ballot papers were
used.

(98/C 386/216)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1769/98

by Mihail Papayannakis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: Sewerage and sewage treatment system in Old Kavalla

The Eastern Macedonia Department of the Technical Chamber of Greece claims that the drains and pumping
stations for the sewage system in Old Kavalla have been built in the waterfront area as opposed to the approved
study, which provided for them to be built higher up, on stable ground and away from the waterfront.

Given that:

› the project is funded from Community resources,

› the construction of the system in the waterfront area, in an exceptional summer resort such as Old Kavalla,
creates environmental problems and deprives the public of free access to and use of the waterfront and the
beach,

› there is a constant threat to the system from rough seas (in the winter of 1996-1997 a section of the drains was

swept away),
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1772/98 by Marie-Paule KESTELIJN- SIERENS to the Commission. Non-conventional medicine
Date: 1998-06-05
Institutions: European Parliament, KESTELIJN-SIERENS
Subjects: free movement of workers, freedom to provide services, higher education, mutual recognition principle, practitioner of alternative medicine, professional qualifications, recognition of diplomas, right of establishment

C 386/158

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.98

can the Commission investigate the matter and examine whether there is a discrepancy between the locations
indicated in the study and the actual locations of the work and

if so, will it ask the Greek authorities for clarification?

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

(24 June 1998)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as
soon as possible.

(98/C 386/217)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1771/98

by Roger Barton (PSE) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: Belgian ban on three-wheeled uncovered motor vehicles using motorways and main roads

The Belgian authorities have introduced a ban on three-wheeled uncovered motor vehicles using motorways and
main roads, despite the fact that such vehicles are subject to single-market specifications and agreements.

Given that three-wheelers are often used by riders with disabilities, and having regard to the principle of free
movement, have the Belgian authorities informed the Commission of the reasons, rationale and justification for
introducing such a ban?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(10 July 1998)

The Commission has asked the Member State concerned for information regarding the facts raised to by the
Honourable Member. It will inform him of its findings.

(98/C 386/218)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1772/98

by Marie-Paule Kestelijn-Sierens (ELDR) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: Non-conventional medicine

In his speech to the European Parliament on 28 May 1997 on the harmonization of non-conventional medical
practice between the Member States, Commissioner Flynn said that the general system of recognition of
diplomas, in force for several years, already ensured the free movement of medical practitioners between
Member States which recognize non-conventional medicine as a discipline distinct from conventional medicine,
would the Commission now provide:

1.

2.

3.

an exhaustive list of the Member States which recognize non-conventional medicine as a discipline distinct
from conventional medicine;

lists, name and/or description, as appropriate, of diplomas in non-conventional medicine recognized in the
Member States of the European Union which, under the general system of diplomas recognition, ensure the
free movement of those practitioners in possession of such diplomas;

the legislation pertaining to non-conventional medicine in those Member States in the European Union which
have made such medicines official.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1174/98 of 5 June 1998 concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2094/97
Date: 1998-06-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Réunion, award of contract, export subsidy, rice, supply

6. 6. 98

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 163/15

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1174/98

of 5 June 1998

concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the
export of husked long grain rice to the island of R(cid:130)union referred to in Regula-
tion (EC) No 2094/97

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of
22 December 1995 on the common organization of the
market in rice (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No
192/98 (2), and in particular Article 10 (1) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No
2692/89 of 6 September 1989 laying down detailed rules
for exports of rice to R(cid:130)union (3), and in particular Article
9 (1) thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2094/97 (4)
opens an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice
exported to R(cid:130)union;

Whereas Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 allows
the Commission to decide,
in accordance with the
procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No
3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, to
make no award;

Whereas on the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles
2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89, a maximum
subsidy should not be fixed;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are
the Management
in accordance with the opinion of
Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

No action shall be taken on the tenders submitted from 2
to 4 June 1998 in response to the invitation to tender
referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2094/97 for the subsidy
on exports to R(cid:130)union of husked long grain rice falling
within CN code 1 006 20 98.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 June 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 5 June 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30. 12. 1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 20, 27. 1. 1998, p. 16.
(3) OJ L 29, 7. 9. 1989, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 292, 25. 10. 1997, p. 14.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1771/98 by Roger BARTON to the Commission. Belgian ban on three-wheeled uncovered motor vehicles using motorways and main roads
Date: 1998-06-05
Institutions: BARTON, European Parliament
Subjects: Belgium, disabled person, free movement of persons, freedom of movement, motor vehicle, motorway, road network, single market, traffic control

C 386/158

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

11.12.98

can the Commission investigate the matter and examine whether there is a discrepancy between the locations
indicated in the study and the actual locations of the work and

if so, will it ask the Greek authorities for clarification?

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

(24 June 1998)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as
soon as possible.

(98/C 386/217)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1771/98

by Roger Barton (PSE) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: Belgian ban on three-wheeled uncovered motor vehicles using motorways and main roads

The Belgian authorities have introduced a ban on three-wheeled uncovered motor vehicles using motorways and
main roads, despite the fact that such vehicles are subject to single-market specifications and agreements.

Given that three-wheelers are often used by riders with disabilities, and having regard to the principle of free
movement, have the Belgian authorities informed the Commission of the reasons, rationale and justification for
introducing such a ban?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(10 July 1998)

The Commission has asked the Member State concerned for information regarding the facts raised to by the
Honourable Member. It will inform him of its findings.

(98/C 386/218)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1772/98

by Marie-Paule Kestelijn-Sierens (ELDR) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: Non-conventional medicine

In his speech to the European Parliament on 28 May 1997 on the harmonization of non-conventional medical
practice between the Member States, Commissioner Flynn said that the general system of recognition of
diplomas, in force for several years, already ensured the free movement of medical practitioners between
Member States which recognize non-conventional medicine as a discipline distinct from conventional medicine,
would the Commission now provide:

1.

2.

3.

an exhaustive list of the Member States which recognize non-conventional medicine as a discipline distinct
from conventional medicine;

lists, name and/or description, as appropriate, of diplomas in non-conventional medicine recognized in the
Member States of the European Union which, under the general system of diplomas recognition, ensure the
free movement of those practitioners in possession of such diplomas;

the legislation pertaining to non-conventional medicine in those Member States in the European Union which
have made such medicines official.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1751/98 by Anita POLLACK to the Commission. CAP reform and job creation
Date: 1998-06-05
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: environmental protection, job creation, non-governmental organisation, organic farming, renewable energy, silviculture

5.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 31/77

Commission has studied this matter very carefully. It will be making appropriate proposals to the Council, in line
with the conclusions of the Council meeting of 8 June.

To reiterate, the Commission cannot agree with the Honourable Member when he states that the decision on
driftnets was taken without any scientific basis. It refers him again to the Commission communication and to the
report of the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee mentioned above. No fishing technique has been or
will be called in question without scientific evidence being analysed by the appropriate bodies, starting with the
Committee.

(1) SEC(95) 1960.
(2) OJ L 171, 6.7.1994.
(3) COM(94) 50.

(1999/C 31/103)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1748/98

by Jannis Sakellariou (PSE) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: Illegal supply of temporary labour

Does the Commission have information about Court of Justice judgments on the illegal supply of temporary

1.
labour in the building industry? Are any proceedings still pending?

Is the Commission also aware of judgments in this area in Germany? If so, does it have any information

2.
concerning the penalties imposed and the back payment of social security contributions?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(11 September 1998)

Generally speaking, Community legislation does not contain any provisions prohibiting or allowing the hiring out
of employees. This matter falls within the responsibility of the Member States, where some important legal
precedents have been set.

The Court of Justice has delivered a number of judgments on the freedom to provide services in the construction
sector. Examples include the Seco/Evi judgment of 3 February 1982 (1), the Rush Portuguesa judgment of
27 March 1990 (2) and the Vander Elst judgment of 9 August 1994 (3). However, these judgments do not relate to
the illegal supply of temporary labour; nor is the Commission aware of any cases pending before the Court of
Justice concerning this problem.

In its communication on undeclared work (4), the Commission noted that an effective strategy for dealing with
undeclared work would need to be comprehensive, involving a mix of both sanctions and prevention.

(1) Judgment of 3.2.1982 › Joined Cases 62 and 63/81.
(2) Judgment of 27.3.1990 › Case C-113/89.
(3) Judgment of 9.8.1994 › Case 43/93.
(4) COM(98) 219 final.

(1999/C 31/104)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1751/98

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(5 June 1998)

Subject: CAP reform and job creation

Has the Commission produced any calculations to quantify the number of jobs which could be created in the
following areas:

1. maintenance of landscapes and protection of habitats, wetlands and other high value nature areas

2.

sustainable forestry
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1745/98 by Esko SEPPÄNEN to the Commission. Reduction of the amount Germany is required to pay to the EU
Date: 1998-06-05
Institutions: European Parliament, SEPPAENEN
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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1745/98by Esko Seppänen (GUE/NGL) to the Commission(5 June 1998)Subject: Reduction of the amount Germany is required to pay to the EUOn the basis of a Special Report of the Court of Auditors, the Commission demanded that the German authorities repay to the EU the ECU 11 million which it had been unduly paid in agricultural subsidies for the prevention of leucosis, for export subsidies and for ceasing milk production. This sum has since been reduced to DM 6 941 736. On what basis did the Commission grant Germany this reduction in payment?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(8 July 1998)The ECU 11 million reduction was made up of (a) a 25,5 % reduction in the expenditure declared for each Land imposed for slaughtering carried out after the time limit and (b) a 10 % reduction in the remaining expenditure imposed because of serious control procedure deficiencies.As Germany was able to show that in the Länder of Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt there had been no slaughtering after the time limits the correction of 25,5 % of expenditure in these two Länder was withdrawn. The final corrections were DM 12,8 million for late slaughtering and DM 5,5 million for defective control, i.e. some ECU 9,6 million instead of the ECU 11 million initially calculated. Total expenditure recognised for the slaughter programme was therefore DM 49,5 million instead of the DM 67,8 declared by Germany.An amount of DM 66,1 million had already been paid. But since the Commission had not yet defrayed expenditure on serological tests (DM 9,7 million) the net amount which actually recovered was DM 6,9 million.In brief the situation is:>TABLE>
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1177/98 of 5 June 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 2629/97 with regard to use of the animal identification code by Italy (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 1998-06-05
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: beef, cattle, database, health control, labelling, meat product

6. 6. 98

‹

EN

‹

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 163/19

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1177/98

of 5 June 1998

amending Regulation (EC) No 2629/97 with regard to use of

the animal

identification code by Italy

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 of
21 April 1997 establishing a system for the identification
and registration of bovine animals and regarding the
labelling of beef and beef products (1), and in particular
Article 10(a),

(b) and (c) thereof,

Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 2629/97 (2) lays
down detailed rules regarding eartags, holding registers
and passports as part of the system for the identification
and registration of bovine animals;

Whereas as far as the code for the identification of bovine
animals is concerned, it seems appropriate to take into
account the difficulties pointed out by the Italian author-
ities and to permit those authorities to use a maximum of
three supplementary characters; whereas it is important to
stipulate that
those supplementary characters may not
form part of the numeric code;

Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2629/97 should therefore be
amended accordingly;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are
in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the
European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The following paragraph 4 is added to Article 1 of Regu-
lation (EC) No 2629/97:

‘4.
In addition to the information provided for in
paragraph 1, the Italian central competent authority
may use a maximum of three supplementary charac-
ters. Those characters shall not
the
numeric code provided for by point (b) of paragraph
2.’

form part of

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day
following its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Communities

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

Done at Brussels, 5 June 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 354, 30. 12. 1997, p. 19.