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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2334/98 by John McCARTIN to the Commission. Payments from the Structural Funds by region in Ireland
Date: 1998-07-27
Institutions: European Parliament, MCCARTIN
Subjects: Ireland, Structural Funds, distribution of aid, regional aid, regional development, regional statistics, regions of Ireland, structural expenditure

14.5.1999

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1.

On what legal basis has this complaint been made?

2.

Is there a possibility that the Commission will withdraw the complaint?

3.

If so, what conditions would Austria have to meet for the Commission to withdraw its complaint?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-2326/98 and E-2327/98
given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(1 October 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question No 1764/98 by
Mr. Konrad (1).

If the Commission finds that Austria has taken measures to put an end to the infringement of Council
Directive 93/89/EEC of 25 October 1993 on the application by Member States of taxes on certain vehicles
used for the carriage of goods by road and tolls and charges for the use of certain infrastructures (2), it
could consider discontinuing the proceedings against Austria. This possibility remains, however, at the
discretion of the Commission which will at all times work on the basis of the facts relevant to the case.

The Commission noted with interest the two latest Austrian proposals on restructuring of the Brenner tolls
which aim to achieve progress in the Council discussions about the revision of Directive 93/89/EEC.
These latest Austrian proposals have not been submitted within the framework of the Brenner case
pending before the Court.

(1) OJ C 13, 18.1.1999, p. 80.
(2) OJ L 279, 12.11.1993.

(1999/C 135/050)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2334/98

by John McCartin (PPE) to the Commission

(27 July 1998)

Subject: Payments from the Structural Funds by region in Ireland

Can the Commission provide figures giving details of payments from the Structural Funds by region in
Ireland over the last three years and is the Commission convinced that, given the economic differences
between the regions in Ireland, a reasonable share-out has taken place?

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

(10 September 1998)

It should be recalled that Ireland is considered to be a single region for the purposes of cohesion policy.
There is a single Community support framework administered at central government level. However, the
Commission has in recent years encouraged more regional involvement in the disbursement of the
structural funds in Ireland. This is evidenced by the establishment, in 1994, of the eight regional
authorities. Arising from this development, regional statistics are being refined and additional statistics
developed to better assess the level of development of the eight regions. One useful statistic emerging
from this process is the level of structural funds spending in the individual regions. Reliable statistical data
for 1994 and 1995 are now available and are reproduced below.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2420/98 by Patricia McKENNA to the Commission. Notifications of placing on the market novel foods or novel food ingredients pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 258/97
Date: 1998-07-27
Institutions: European Parliament, MCKENNA
Subjects: consumer information, food inspection, foodstuff, foodstuffs legislation, human nutrition, marketing, new product

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Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(28 October 1998)

Further to its answer of 4 August 1998 (1), the Commission is now able to provide the following additional
information.

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to
Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat.

(1) OJ C 50, 22.2.1999.

(1999/C 96/128)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2420/98

by Patricia McKenna (V) to the Commission

(27 July 1998)

Subject: Notifications of placing on the market novel foods or novel food ingredients pursuant to Article 5 of

Regulation (EC) 258/97

To date, how many notifications of placing on the market of novel foods or novel food ingredients pursuant to
Article 5 of Regulation (EC) 258/97 has the Commission received?

Can the Commission give full details of all such notifications, in particular:

› applicant;

› description of food or food ingredient;

› scientific evidence submitted;

› date of notification;

› date of transmission to Member States?

Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission

(24 September 1998)

The Commission has received seven notifications so far pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) 258/97
concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients.

The Commission is sending direct to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament(cid:146)s secretariat a table that
provides the requested information.

(1999/C 96/129)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2422/98

by Concepci(cid:243) Ferrer (PPE) to the Council

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Action against capital punishment

In Luxembourg the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers took a decision to step up their international campaign
against capital punishment, which is a fundamental violation of human rights. The Union has consequently
proposed to work for the universal abolition of the death penalty and has called for the use thereof to be
progressively restricted.

In view of the fact that such a call is to be issued to countries which still practise capital punishment, can the
Council say whether, pursuant to the above decision, it will also be issued to the USA?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2378/98 by Ernesto CACCAVALE Infringement of the legislation on public service contracts (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-07-27
Institutions: CACCAVALE, European Parliament
Subjects: Campania, EU control, European Commission, application of EU law, award of contract, competition law, energy distribution, exchange of information, gas, public contract













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2378/98 by Ernesto CACCAVALE Infringement of the legislation on public service contracts (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2378/98by Ernesto Caccavale (UPE) to the Commission(27 July 1998)Subject: Infringement of the legislation on public service contractsBy a decision of 1988, the Borough Council of San Giorgio del Sannio, in the province of Benevento, awarded Italgas Sud the concession for the design and construction of the gas distribution network on its territory for a period of 30 years. By decision of 15 October 1997, the Borough Council approved a new plan proposing the amendment of the above-mentioned arrangement which in fact amounts to a completely new concession because of the substantial changes in the prices and time-limits laid down in the contract.This is in flagrant breach of Directive 92/50/EEC(1) on public service contracts and of the Community provisions on free competition, as well as in breach of Article 21 of the 1995 Italian Law No 216 which governs the same subject. Pursuant to these provisions, all contracts must be awarded on the basis of the economically most advantageous offer and where the value of the work is equal to or more than ECU 5 million a transparent public invitation to tender must always be issued.Does the Commission believe, therefore, that it is necessary and advisable to check that the procedure followed by the above-mentioned borough council was lawful, bearing in mind that it clearly does not comply with the criteria that administrative measures should be economic, transparent and public, since, in flagrant breach of the principle of free competition, no invitation to tender was issued which would have enabled all eligible undertakings to take part on an equal footing in the tender procedure.Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission(19 October 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.(1) OJ L 209, 24.7.1992, p. 1.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1644/98 of 27 July 1998 on the issue of import licences on 30 July 1998 for sheepmeat and goatmeat products pursuant to GATT-WTO non-country specific tariff quotas for the third quarter of 1998
Date: 1998-07-27
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: GATT, World Trade Organisation, goatmeat, import licence, sheepmeat, tariff quota

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1644/98

of 27 July 1998

on the issue of import licences on 30 July 1998 for sheepmeat and goatmeat
products pursuant to GATT-WTO non-country specific tariff quotas for the
third quarter of 1998

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89
of 25 September 1989 on the common organisation of the
market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 1589/96 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No
1439/95 of 26 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for
the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89
as regards the import and export of products in the
sheepmeat and goatmeat sector (3), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 2498/96 (4), and in particular Article
16(4) thereof,

Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1439/95 laid down, in Title
in respect of imports of products
II B, detailed rules,
0104 10 80,
falling within CN codes
0104 20 90 and 0204 pursuant
to GATT/WTO non-
country specific tariff quotas; whereas provision should be
made, pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No
1439/95,
to which import
licences may be issued in connection with applications
lodged in respect of the third quarter of 1998;

for determining the extent

0104 10 30,

quantities which may be imported pursuant to Article 15
of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95, such quantities should be
reduced by a single percentage figure in accordance with
Article 16(4)(b) of that Regulation;

Whereas all the licence applications may be granted in
cases where the quantities in respect of which licence
applications have been lodged do not exceed the quanti-
ties provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1439/95;

Whereas applications relating to products originating in
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have been lodged in
Greece,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Greece shall, on 30 July 1998, issue the import licences
provided for in Title II B of Regulation (EC) No 1439/95
and applied for from 1 to 10 July 1998. For products
falling within CN code 0204, the quantities applied for
originating in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia shall be
granted in full.

Whereas,
in cases where the quantities in respect of
which licence applications have been lodged exceed the

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 29 July 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 27 July 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 289, 7. 10. 1989, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 25.
(3) OJ L 143, 27. 6. 1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 338, 28. 12. 1996, p. 53.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2376/98 by Eryl McNALLY to the Commission. Language learning
Date: 1998-07-27
Institutions: European Parliament, MCNALLY
Subjects: EU initiative, EU programme, adult education, information network, language teaching

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of Agenda 2000 (1) and it established as the deadline for implementation the marketing year commencing
1 July 1999.

The Commission is well aware of the situation in Spain, hence its proposal in the abovementioned price
package.

(1) COM(97) 2000 final.

(1999/C 142/016)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2376/98

by Eryl McNally (PSE) to the Commission

(27 July 1998)

Subject: Language learning

Could the Commission tell me whether there are any current European initiatives in place which help adult
citizens of Member States learn the language of other Member States?

If not, are there any intentions to do so, bearing in mind the importance of good communication between
Member States?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission

(7 September 1998)

The Lingua actions within the Socrates programme are horizontal measures designed to improve the
quality and quantity of the teaching and learning of languages, addressing all levels and sectors of
education. The language learning of adult citizens is therefore targeted by the Lingua actions. These
actions are complementary to the measures enhancing language learning provided in the framework of the
Leonardo Da Vinci programme.

Within the Socrates programme adult citizens are targeted as learners of foreign languages explicitly
through Lingua action D which supports the development of language teaching and learning materials and
curricula, and where priority is given to projects which promote self-learning tools and make pertinent use
of open and distance learning approaches. Within the same action instruments for the assessment of
linguistic competencies are developed which enable adult learners to evaluate their language skills.

Within the Leonardo Da Vinci programme the language learning needs of adults in the professional
context are targeted through projects which develop didactic materials and training curricula.

The European project Lingu@net which receives funding under Socrates and Leonardo Da Vinci is
developing a virtual resource centre which will provide information on language learning facilities for
adult learners among others.

(1999/C 142/017)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2394/98

by María Sornosa Martínez (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(27 July 1998)

Subject: Unjustified and unfair treatment of flight passengers and fraudulent flight contracts issued by the

Iberia airline

Flight passengers have been feeling the effects of a constant and rapid deterioration in the services
rendered by airlines and airport management bodies. Although the current situation is largely the result of
the growth in air transport, the deregulation of that sector and the increased number of carriers, the fact
remains that the legislation in force must be complied with and the existing Regulation (EEC) 295/91 (1)
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1656/98 of 27 July 1998 determining the extent to which applications lodged in July 1998 for import licences under the regime provided for by tariff quotas for certain products in the pigmeat sector for the period 1 July to 30 September 1998
Date: 1998-07-27
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: import, import licence, pigmeat, tariff quota

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1656/98

of 27 July 1998

determining the extent to which applications lodged in July 1998 for import
licences under the regime provided for by tariff quotas for certain products in
the pigmeat sector for the period 1 July to 30 September 1998

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Article 1

regard

to Commission Regulation

(EC)
Having
No 1486/95 of 28 June 1995 opening and providing for
the administration of tariff quotas for certain products in
the pigmeat sector (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 1390/98 (2), and in particular Article 5 (5) thereof,

Whereas the applications for import licences lodged for
the third quarter of 1998 are for quantities less than the
quantities available and can therefore be met in full;

Whereas the surplus to be added to the quantity available
for the following period should be determined,

for

import

Applications

1.
the period
1 July to 30 September 1998 submitted pursuant to Regu-
lation (EC) No 1486/95 shall be met as referred to in
Annex I.

licences

for

2. During the first 10 days of the period 1 October to
31 December 1998 applications may be lodged pursuant
to Regulation (EC) No 1486/95 for import licences for a
total quantity as referred to in Annex II.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 July 1998.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 27 July 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 145, 29. 6. 1995, p. 58.
(2) OJ L 187, 1. 7. 1998, p. 28.

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ANNEX I

Group No

Percentage of acceptance
of import licences submitted
for the period
1 July to 30 September 1998

G2

G3

G4

G5

G6

G7

100

100

100

100

100

100

ANNEX II

(tonnes)

Group No

Total quantity available
for the period
1 October to 31 December 1998

G2

G3

G4

G5

G6

G7

9 690,6

1 501,5

843,5

1 760,0

4 500,0

1 567,5
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2368/98 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA to the Commission. Reform of the FIFG and assistance for joint ventures
Date: 1998-07-27
Institutions: European Parliament, VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA
Subjects: Spain, fisheries policy, structural policy

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EN

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decision in the light of these considerations and of the evolution of the democratic process in Togo on
whether to pursue these consultations. Since 1993, EU development cooperation with Togo has been
partially suspended.

In the meantime the Council will continue to follow closely the political situation and do everything in its
power to encourage the development of democracy in Togo.

(1999/C 135/053)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2367/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(27 July 1998)

Subject: Foreign prisoners held in French jails under Article 752

In France, convicted drug-traffickers must pay the street value of the drugs in their possession or, if the
fine is over FF 500 000, must serve up to another two years in addition to their basic sentence. During that
time, foreign nationals are eligible neither for transfer to their home country nor for parole.

Would the Commission support proposals to allow prisoners from the EU to serve these last two years of
their sentence in the Member State of origin?

Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission

(16 September 1998)

Arrangements for the transfer of sentenced persons between the Member States are primarily governed by
the Council of Europe convention on the transfer of sentenced persons of 21 March 1983.

The transfer of a person under this convention is subject to a number of conditions including the consent
of the person concerned and the agreement of the sentencing state and the state to which the person is to be
transferred. In accordance with the Convention the person concerned must be informed about the
Convention by the sentencing state and may make known to either stated his interest in being transferred.
It is possible for either state to apply for the transfer to take place.

Within the Union judicial co-operation is a matter of common interest in accordance with Title VI of the
Treaty on the European Union. According to these provisions as they currently stand, the Commission is
not in a position to take action in this field, but such an initiative must come from the Member States.

(1999/C 135/054)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2368/98

by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission

(27 July 1998)

Subject: Reform of the FIFG and assistance for joint ventures

The restructuring of the fisheries sector through the setting-up of joint ventures under the current FIFG has
proved highly effective in terms of job- and wealth-creation in the European Union.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2339/98 by Marie-Noëlle LIENEMANN to the Commission. Rules on the labelling of genetically modified organisms
Date: 1998-07-27
Institutions: European Parliament, LIENEMANN
Subjects: United States, foodstuff, foodstuffs legislation, genetically modified organism, human nutrition, labelling, marketing standard, originating product, preparation for market













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2339/98 by Marie-Noëlle LIENEMANN to the Commission. Rules on the labelling of genetically modified organisms  


Official Journal C 297 , 15/10/1999 P. 0014 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2339/98by Marie-Noëlle Lienemann (PSE) to the Commission(27 July 1998)Subject: Rules on the labelling of genetically modified organismsWhat action is the Commission taking to require its trading partners, in particular the United States, to conform to the rules on the labelling of genetically modified organisms which will apply in the Member States so as to guarantee the principles of caution and transparency which must guide our policy in this field?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission(12 October 1998)Community legislation concerning compulsory labelling of products consisting of, or derived from, genetically modified organisms (GMO) applies to products sold within the Community, irrespective of the origin or provenance of such products.Under Directive 90/220/EEC(1) as amended by Commission Directive 97/35/EC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms(2) products which are to be placed on the market which consist of, or contain, genetically modified organisms require a consent. The information that is required in a notification for a consent requires a proposal for labelling or accompanying documentation which indicates the presence of the genetically modified organisms.Concerning the particular field of foodstuffs, the Commission would like to refer the Honourable Member to Article 1 (2) of the Regulation (EC) 258/97 of the European Parliament and the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients(3) which states that the Regulation shall apply to "the placing on the market within the Community" of (novel) foods and food ingredients. Further, by Regulation (EC) 1139/98 concerning the compulsory indication of the labelling of certain foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms of particulars other than those provided for in Durective 79/112/EEC(4) concerning the labelling of certain maize and soya, it was ensured that food and food ingredients produced from soya and maize, which do not fall under Regulation (EC) 258/97, because they were on the market before that Regulation entered into force, are put on the same footing as regards labelling as if they fell under the scope of Regulation (EC) 258/97. It also could serve as a model for the labelling of other GMO.(1) OJ L 117, 8.5.1990.(2) OJ L 169, 27.6.1997.(3) OJ L 43, 14.2.1997.(4) OJ L 159, 3.6.1998.