do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2184/98 by Hilde HAWLICEK to the Commission. Author(s) of the study on fixed book prices
Date: 1998-07-07
Institutions: European Parliament, HAWLICEK
Subjects: European language, book trade, common price policy, consultancy, economic analysis, fixing of prices, invitation to tender, price list, price regulations

C 118/40

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

29.4.1999

Finally, the report by the panel of high level advisers, chaired by Mr Contzen, on nuclear safety in Central
and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States, is intended as an independent input to the
Commission in developing its future strategy in the nuclear safety sector. The findings, which relate to
priorities for future Community actions in this sector, will be taken into account in the orientation and
future implementation of Phare programmes in this sector in Bulgaria.

(1999/C 118/046)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2184/98

by Hilde Hawlicek (PSE) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Author(s) of the study on fixed book prices

In its decision of 22 September 1997 on cross-border fixed book prices in European linguistic areas (1), the
Council requested the Commission to (cid:145)study the significance of Article 128(4) for the implementation of
those Articles of the Treaty that may concern cross-border fixed book prices, and to indicate, if
appropriate, the ways to enable fixed book-price regulations/agreements within homogeneous linguistic
areas to be applied(cid:146).

To which institution did the Commission entrust the task of conducting that study?

(1) OJ C 305, 7.10.1997, p. 2.

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(11 September 1998)

A restricted invitation to tender was issued for this purpose on November 1997, based on the call for
expressions of interest (1). The consultant selected after the various stages of the procedure was
Euromonitor Consultancy.

(1) OJ S 153, 8.8.1997.

(1999/C 118/047)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2192/98

by James Elles (PPE) to the Commission

(14 July 1998)

Subject: Directive 85/337/EEC

The environment now plays an important role in the lives of European citizens and is influenced to a
considerable degree by EU policies.

1. Will the Commission indicate whether all countries have ratified Directive 85/337/EEC (1)?

Are all Member State authorities aware that national planning authorities have to carry out the

2.
necessary assessments before large building works begin?

3.

Is the Commission satisfied that this Directive is being fairly implemented in all Member States?

(1) OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2033/98 by Philippe MONFILS to the Commission. Duration of the ECVAM director's contract
Date: 1998-07-07
Institutions: European Parliament, MONFILS
Subjects: Community body, Joint Research Centre, advisory committee (EU), animal experimentation, appointment of staff, contract

C 135/8

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

14.5.1999

(1999/C 135/008)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1979/98

by Jaak Vandemeulebroucke (ARE) to the Commission

(30 June 1998)

Subject: Appointment of the director of the European Centre for the Validation of Alternatives

I have recently heard that the director of the European Centre for the Validation of Alternatives has been
appointed for a period of only two years, whereas his term of office should normally be five years, as was
recommended by the ECVAM’s advisory committee.

What is the Commission’s opinion of this, and what academic credibility does it think a director can have
who only holds his post for two years?

(1999/C 135/009)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2033/98

by Philippe Monfils (ELDR) to the Commission

Subject: Duration of the ECVAM director’s contract

(7 July 1998)

The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods established by the EU plays an important
role in carrying out long-term validation studies.

It would appear that the most recent contract for the post of director is not for the standard period of five
years but is for two years only.

Clearly, if managerial staff are replaced too frequently the continuity of work and the Centre’s scientific
credibility are likely to be undermined.

Does the Commission not consider that, in view of the above, it would be advisable to confirm the
appointment of the Centre’s director for a period of 5 years?

(1999/C 135/010)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2064/98

by Anne André-Léonard (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: ECVAM (European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods)

The ECVAM Director’s term of office, which is normally five years, has been renewed only for a period
of two years.

Is such a decision on the part of certain authorities not likely to pose a threat to the future of this
institution?

Moreover, a two-year term of office is apparently inadequate for completing long-term validation studies.
As a result the Centre will have limited credibility in scientific circles.

At present the ECVAM comprises prominent experts in the field of validation of alternative methods. It
would be regrettable to deprive the Centre of their experience and thus to jeopardize its very existence.

Will the Commission inform us of the latest developments in this respect?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2041/98 by Klaus HÄNSCH to the Commission. Allocation of EU resources to the city of Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-07-07
Institutions: European Parliament, HAENSCH
Subjects: EU aid, EU initiative, EU programme, North Rhine-Westphalia, Structural Funds, distribution of aid, job creation, research body, type of business, university

C 31/116

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EN

5.2.1999

(1999/C 31/159)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2041/98

by Klaus H(cid:228)nsch (PSE) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU resources to the city of Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Regarding the allocation of EU resources to the city of Solingen in North Rhine-Westphalia, can the Commission
indicate:

1.

the sum of EU structural resources received and their breakdown by Funds and the various Community
programmes and initiatives and of EU resources allocated to Solingen from other budget lines since 1994 for
pilot projects, measures or › as direct allocations › universities, research establishments, undertakings and
other bodies,

2.

the number of jobs created or preserved with the aid of these resources?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(25 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-2036/98 (1).

(1) OJ C 386, 11.12.1998.

(1999/C 31/160)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2044/98

by James Moorhouse (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Trade agreement between the EU and Mexico

Does the Commission agree with the view of the European Parliament, as expressed in its report dated 27 April
1998 (A4-0156/98), that the proposed trade agreement between the EU and Mexico should include an operational,
rather than merely formal, content for the democracy clause?

What steps will the Commission take to ensure that the agreement contains the mechanisms necessary to monitor
respect for human rights and guarantee the involvement of NGOs in this process?

(1999/C 31/161)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2045/98

by James Moorhouse (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Human rights violations in Mexico › Chiapas massacre

Is the Commission not concerned that, five months after the horrific massacre in Acteal, in the state of Chiapas,
Mexico, the instigators of the crime have not yet been brought to justice and, furthermore, that this failure could
lead to other atrocities occurring in the region?

Will the Commission urge the Mexican Government to fulfil its avowed commitment to prosecute the instigators
of the crime and ensure an end to the paramilitary presence in Chiapas, as called for by the European Parliament
resolution of 15 January 1998 (B4-0056/98)?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2061/98 by Felipe CAMISÓN ASENSIO to the Commission. Swine fever in Spain
Date: 1998-07-07
Institutions: CAMISON ASENSIO, European Parliament
Subjects: Extremadura, Spain, animal plague, health control, market support, pigmeat, swine, veterinary inspection

8.4.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 96/31

The Council will return to the matter once the European Parliament has delivered its Opinion. It might be able to
reach a political agreement on the text at its meeting on Labour and Social Affairs on 2 December 1998.

Once adopted, the Decision will take effect on 1 January 2000.

(1999/C 96/042)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2061/98

by Felipe Camis(cid:243)n Asensio (PPE) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Swine fever in Spain

With reference to the above topic, could the Commission provide the following information:

1. Are there any plans for special measures to be adopted to support the pigmeat market in the Spanish region of

Extremadura? If so, what kind of measures are envisaged?

2. Has the appropriate amendment been made to Regulation (EC) 913/97 (1), which relates to the type of special

measures involved?

(1) OJ L 131, 23.5.1997, p. 14.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(30 July 1998)

The measures introduced by Commission Regulation (EC) 913/97 of 22 May 1997 adopting exceptional support
measures for the pigmeat market in Spain apply exclusively to the regions of Spain which are affected by classical
swine fever and are consequently subjected to the veterinary and health restrictions provided for in Community
legislation. The region of Extremadura is not affected by the epizootic. Hence there is no justification to include
that region under the exceptional market support measures.

(1999/C 96/043)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2076/98

by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Noise pollution in the Via Val d(cid:146)Ala in Rome

Railway traffic frequently passes close by the Via Val d(cid:146)Ala in Rome (traffic on the Rome-Orte section and the
local train to Fiumicino) causing a high level of noise pollution in a densely populated area.

About a year ago local residents presented the authorities with a petition calling for measures to protect their
quality of life as a result of which the local police carried out an on-the-spot investigation to check the level of
noise pollution.

Will the Commission say whether:

1.

2.

3.

it considers that this situation contravenes Directive 85/337/EEC (1) on environmental impact assessment?

it agrees that the Italian authorities should be asked to have the necessary anti-noise barriers installed?

it will state its general position on the matter?

(1) OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2040/98 by Klaus HÄNSCH to the Commission. Allocation of EU resources to the city of Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-07-07
Institutions: European Parliament, HAENSCH
Subjects: EU aid, EU initiative, EU programme, North Rhine-Westphalia, Structural Funds, distribution of aid, job creation, research body, type of business, university

5.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 31/115

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-2036/98 (2).

(1) OJ C 354, 19.11.1998, p. 130.
(2) OJ C 386, 11.12.1998.

(1999/C 31/157)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2039/98

by Klaus H(cid:228)nsch (PSE) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU resources to the city of Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia

Regarding the allocation of EU resources to the city of Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia, can the
Commission indicate:

1.

the sum of EU structural resources received and their breakdown by Funds and the various Community
programmes and initiatives and of EU resources allocated to Wuppertal from other budget lines since 1994
for pilot projects, measures or › as direct allocations › universities, research establishments, undertakings
and other bodies,

2.

the number of jobs created or preserved with the aid of these resources?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(25 September 1998)

Further to its answer of 6 July 1998 (1), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional
information.

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-2036/98 (2).

(1) OJ C 354, 19.11.1998, p. 130.
(2) OJ C 386, 11.12.1998.

(1999/C 31/158)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2040/98

by Klaus H(cid:228)nsch (PSE) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU resources to the city of Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia

Regarding the allocation of EU resources to the city of Remscheid in North Rhine-Westphalia, can the
Commission indicate:

1.

the sum of EU structural resources received and their breakdown by Funds and the various Community
programmes and initiatives and of EU resources allocated to Remscheid from other budget lines since 1994
for pilot projects, measures or › as direct allocations › universities, research establishments, undertakings
and other bodies,

2.

the number of jobs created or preserved with the aid of these resources?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(25 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-2036/98 (1).

(1) OJ C 386, 11.12.1998.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2070/98 by Gerardo FERNÁNDEZ-ALBOR to the Commission. EU-wide 'senior citizens' hotline'
Date: 1998-07-07
Institutions: European Parliament, FERNANDEZ ALBOR
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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2070/98by Gerardo Fernández-Albor (PPE) to the Commission(7 July 1998)Subject: EU-wide "senior citizens' hotline"In every conceivable Community sphere, old age creates specific needs as regards assistance, protection and life in the community. By virtue of their making up such a large group, senior citizens in the Community require special guidance and advice on many aspects of their lives as Community citizens.Given that some senior citizens live in Community countries other than their own, and that certain Community policies concern them, consideration should be given to providing them with a direct means of contacting Community bodies able to help resolve any doubts or problems that might arise in their everyday lives.With this in mind, does the Commission see the need to encourage the setting-up of a "senior citizens' hotline" to respond to enquiries from senior citizens in the EU on areas in which Community legislation affects their lives so as to help them in dealing with the various dangers to which people of that generation are exposed?Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission(10 September 1998)In order to ensure a permanent dialogue with citizens and respond to the need for good service and efficient management in the field of communication with the public, the Commission launched a new comprehensive information service called Europe Direct in June 1998.The service, which started as a pilot project in August 1996, replies to general information requests on the activities of the Community, informs European citizens about their rights within the internal market through guides and factsheets and gives advice on practical problems encountered by citizens in their everyday lives.Europe Direct gives answers in all Community languages and guides citizens to the appropriate information source nearest to them.Since 1996 Europe Direct has replied to 20 000 questions on the activities of the Community including thousands of enquiries concerning social protection matters relating to pensions, social rights of the elderly and of people with disabilities, taxation, sick leave and unemployment benefits.The service can be contacted by calling the Europe Direct free-phone numbers in each Member State, on the Internet at http://europa.eu.int/citizens as well as by letter and fax.Since Europe Direct offers a full information service for all European citizens, including senior citizens, the Commission does not consider it necessary to establish a separate information service only for older people.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2053/98 by Elmar BROK to the Commission. Numbers of wild geese resting and wintering in Germany
Date: 1998-07-07
Institutions: BROK, European Parliament
Subjects: Germany, agricultural disaster, bird, cultivation techniques, damage, management of resources, means of agricultural production, protected species, protection of animal life, wildlife

18.1.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 13/141

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(7 September 1998)

It is not for the Commission to interpret a convention between two Member States. That is their responsibility
alone.

(1999/C 13/199)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2052/98

by Carlos Lage (PSE) to the Commission

(30 June 1998)

Subject: Porto metro

The city of Porto is the centre of an agglomeration which has a population of 1 200 000 and in which traffic
problems have worsened dramatically in recent years. The construction of an underground rail network has
therefore become a crucial and urgent issue. Now that the relevant studies, projects and invitations to tender have
been completed, the metro is ready to start. Nevertheless, complaints made to the Commission by a consortium
which was passed over in the final stage of the tender procedure are paralysing the commencement of work on the
project, much to the detriment of the population.

Why is the Commission taking such a long time to come to a decision on this urgent matter? When does it expect
to reach a final decision? Is it aware of the damage being caused by its slowness in taking decisions?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(17 August 1998)

The Commission is fully aware of the importance for the citizens of Oporto of the construction of an underground
rail network in their city.

Nevertheless, as guardian of the Treaties, it is responsible for ensuring that Community law is correctly applied
and therefore has to investigate any complaints it receives alleging breaches of Community law.

Where Community funds may be involved, as is the case here, the Commission is moreover under a particular
obligation to see that they are used properly.

It has taken care at all times to adopt an appropriate course of action in this matter, despite its complexity.

In the light of the information it obtained at a bilateral meeting held in Portugal on 16 June 1998, at which the
matter was discussed with the Portuguese authorities, the Commission found that there had been no breach of
Community law and accordingly decided to close the case.

(1999/C 13/200)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2053/98

by Elmar Brok (PPE) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Numbers of wild geese resting and wintering in Germany

Over the past 20 years or more, numbers of wild geese resting and wintering in Germany and other European
countries have increased significantly: three- or fourfold. The reasons lie in better provisions concerning
protection of breeding areas, changes in migratory behaviour, the availability of ample food, and in some cases
restrictions on shooting.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2045/98 by James MOORHOUSE to the Commission. Human rights violations in Mexico - Chiapas massacre
Date: 1998-07-07
Institutions: European Parliament, MOORHOUSE
Subjects: Mexico, human rights, non-governmental organisation, peacekeeping, the EU's international role, trade agreement (EU)

C 31/116

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

5.2.1999

(1999/C 31/159)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2041/98

by Klaus H(cid:228)nsch (PSE) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU resources to the city of Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Regarding the allocation of EU resources to the city of Solingen in North Rhine-Westphalia, can the Commission
indicate:

1.

the sum of EU structural resources received and their breakdown by Funds and the various Community
programmes and initiatives and of EU resources allocated to Solingen from other budget lines since 1994 for
pilot projects, measures or › as direct allocations › universities, research establishments, undertakings and
other bodies,

2.

the number of jobs created or preserved with the aid of these resources?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(25 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to his Written Question E-2036/98 (1).

(1) OJ C 386, 11.12.1998.

(1999/C 31/160)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2044/98

by James Moorhouse (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Trade agreement between the EU and Mexico

Does the Commission agree with the view of the European Parliament, as expressed in its report dated 27 April
1998 (A4-0156/98), that the proposed trade agreement between the EU and Mexico should include an operational,
rather than merely formal, content for the democracy clause?

What steps will the Commission take to ensure that the agreement contains the mechanisms necessary to monitor
respect for human rights and guarantee the involvement of NGOs in this process?

(1999/C 31/161)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2045/98

by James Moorhouse (ELDR) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: Human rights violations in Mexico › Chiapas massacre

Is the Commission not concerned that, five months after the horrific massacre in Acteal, in the state of Chiapas,
Mexico, the instigators of the crime have not yet been brought to justice and, furthermore, that this failure could
lead to other atrocities occurring in the region?

Will the Commission urge the Mexican Government to fulfil its avowed commitment to prosecute the instigators
of the crime and ensure an end to the paramilitary presence in Chiapas, as called for by the European Parliament
resolution of 15 January 1998 (B4-0056/98)?