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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2506/98 by Jean-Yves LE GALLOU to the Commission. Actions to be brought against France in the area of the environment
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, LE GALLOU
Subjects: EU control, EU publication, France, action for failure to fulfil an obligation, application of EU law, environmental law, infringement of EU law, report

C 31/146

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

5.2.1999

(1999/C 31/205)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2506/98

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Actions to be brought against France in the area of the environment

In view of the large number of actions currently being brought against France for failure to comply with European
legislation in the area of the environment, would the Commission give a list of the proceedings it intends to
initiate against France for failure to comply with Community rules on the environment?

(1999/C 31/206)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2507/98

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Progress of actions initiated against France for violations of the Community rules establishing the single

market

Could the Commission list and state the content of the actions initiated against France for failure to comply with
Community legalisation concerning the completion of the single market?

(1999/C 31/207)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2508/98

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Actions to be brought against France for violations of the rules establishing the single market

In view of the large number of actions currently being brought against France for failure to comply with European
legislation relating to the establishment of the single market, would the Commission list the proceedings it
intends to initiate against France for failure to comply with the Community rules relating to the completion of the
single market?

(1999/C 31/208)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2509/98

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Actions to be brought against France for violation of the rules on European taxation

In view of the large number of actions currently being brought against France for failure to comply with European
legislation on compliance with tax regulations, would the Commission list the actions it intends to bring against
France for violation of the Community rules on taxation?

(1999/C 31/209)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2510/98

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Progress of actions initiated against France for violations of Community competition rules

Could the Commission list and give the content of the proceedings initiated against France for violation of
Community rules on competition?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2495/98 by Graham WATSON to the Commission. Article 169
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, WATSON
Subjects: EU control, EU publication, European treaties, application of EU law, report

5.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 31/147

(1999/C 31/210)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2511/98

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Actions envisaged against France for failure to comply with competition rules

In view of the large number of actions currently being initiated against France for failure to comply with
European legislation on compliance with the rules of competition, could the Commission list the actions it intends
to initiate against France for failure to comply with the Community competition rules?

Joint answer
to Written Questions P-2478/98, E-2505/98, E-2506/98, E-2507/98,
E-2508/98, E-2509/98, E-2510/98 and E-2511/98
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(14 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the 15th report on the monitoring of the application of
Community law (1) which describes its activities in this area.

(1)

,COM(98) 317 final.

(1999/C 31/211)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2495/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Article 169

How many registered complaints are there under Article 169 on:

(a) no decision to act has been taken,

(b) a reasoned opinion has been issued but the matter remains unresolved and

(c) are current before the Court?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(11 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the 15th Annual report on monitoring the application of
Community law (1)

(1)

.COM(98) 317 final.

(1999/C 31/212)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2497/98

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Phthalates in baby toys

When does the Commission think scientists will have available a standard, verified method for testing for the
leaking of phthalates in baby toys and does it not believe that, in the view of the risk, it ought to be employing the
precautionary principle and banning these products now?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2422/98 by Concepció FERRER to the Council. Action against capital punishment
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, FERRER
Subjects: Council of Europe, European Union, United States, death penalty, human rights, the EU's international role

8.4.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 96/91

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. 2452/98 by Paul LANNOYE to the Commission. ECVAM
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, LANNOYE
Subjects: Community body, Joint Research Centre, advisory committee (EU), animal experimentation, appointment of staff, contract

14.5.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 135/9

(1999/C 135/011)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2079/98

by Magda Aelvoet (V) to the Commission

(7 July 1998)

Subject: European Centre for the Validation of Alternatives

We have heard that there are problems regarding the continuity of the work of the European Centre for the
Validation of Alternatives, which develops alternatives to tests on animals. We are convinced that the
ECVAM carries out valuable work.

Is it true that the Director of the ECVAM, Mr Balls, was appointed for only two years rather than the

1.
customary five?

2.

Is this situation jeopardizing the survival and efficient operation of the Centre?

Does the Commission agree that the ECVAM has done important work and must be able to continue

3.
it?

(1999/C 135/012)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2134/98

by Philippe De Coene (PSE) and Anne Van Lancker (PSE) to the Commission

Subject: Length of the ECVAM Director’s term of office

(10 July 1998)

The term of office of the Director of the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods
(ECVAM) has recently been renewed. The usual term is five years, but this time an extension of only two
years has been granted.

Limiting the term of office in this way will seriously jeopardize any research that is launched during the
period concerned. Many research projects can obviously not be completed in such a time, and two years is
also too short to draw any well-founded long-term conclusions.

Scientific centres will not attach much credibility to the ECVAM when they realize that the Director has
barely two years to carry out his research.

Does the Commission not agree that it makes scientific sense to grant a full term of five years? What are
the reasons for choosing a shorter term?

(1999/C 135/013)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2452/98

by Paul Lannoye (V) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: ECVAM

The appointment of Mr Balls, the director of ECVAM (the European Centre for the Validation of
Alternative Methods), a body set up by the EU, has been extended by two years.

Since the director is normally appointed for a period of five years, the associations working for the
protection of laboratory animals are concerned for the future of the institution.

As ECVAM is one of the rare organisations bringing together experts in the validation of alternative
methods, it would be regrettable if its existence were to be placed in jeopardy.

Can the Commission tell me what the future prospects of ECVAM are?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2437/98 by Nikitas KAKLAMANIS to the Commission. EU funding of reafforestation projects in Greece
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, KAKLAMANIS
Subjects: EU financing, Greece, afforestation, degradation of the environment, environmental protection, fire, fire protection, forest conservation, forestry policy

C 50/146

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

22.2.1999

(1999/C 50/220)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2429/98

by FrØdØric Striby (I-EDN) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: EU aid to Alsace, particularly the Department of Haut-Rhin

1. What has been the total amount of EU aid to Alsace since January 1995, and to the Department of Haut-Rhin
in particular?

2.

For what projects and from which Funds has this aid been granted?

3. What specific projects have been funded in the following areas and how much did the aid amount to in each
case:

› youth

› training

› employment promotion

› universities

› R&D

› culture

› twinning

› cross-border cooperation

› economic development

› citizen information?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(22 September 1998)

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

(1999/C 50/221)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2437/98

by Nikitas Kaklamanis (UPE) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: EU funding of reafforestation projects in Greece

The recent fires in Greece have devastated vast areas of forestry. The incompetence of the state authorities in
Greece coupled with their indifference towards the transposition of Community environmental legislation in
Greek law and compliance with this legislation have taken their toll on forests, property and human life. The
deforestation of the Greek countryside is unfortunately acquiring a permanent character owing to a failure to
reafforest the affected areas.

Will the Commission say whether there is any scope for funding actions aimed at reafforesting areas in Member
States of the Union destroyed by fire and whether the Greek authorities have submitted a proposal for the
reafforestation of specific areas and, if so, when?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(24 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the reply it gave to Oral Question H-805/98 by
Mr Alavanos during question time at Parliament(cid:146)s September 1998 part-session (1).

(1) Debates of the Parliament (September 1998).
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2485/98 by Johann KRONBERGER to the Commission. 'Corridoio Adriatico' project
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, KRONBERGER
Subjects: EU financing, Greece, Italy, combined transport, feasibility study, intra-EU transport, maritime transport, transport infrastructure, transport network













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2485/98 by Johann KRONBERGER to the Commission. 'Corridoio Adriatico' project  


Official Journal C 135 , 14/05/1999 P. 0062 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2485/98by Johann Kronberger (NI) to the Commission(30 July 1998)Subject: "Corridoio Adriatico" project1. What is the situation regarding the "Corridoio Adriatico" project, i.e. the waterway leading from the port of Trieste which is intended to link the Adriatic with other States bordering the Mediterranean and with the Suez region?2. How important does the Commission consider this project to be?3. What is the current state of negotiations?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission(7 October 1998)1. The "Adriatic corridor" project represents an alternative route to link the central regions of the Union and Italy to Greece and the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin, avoiding the inland route through former Yugoslavia. It integrates rail and road infrastructure, ports, links to ports and combined transport along the Adriatic-Ionian coasts in Italy and Greece. In the framework of the TEN-T co-financing (Council Regulation 2236/95(1)) the Commission has allocated financial support to two feasibility studies concerning the "Adriatic-Ionian Corridor", one in Greece (financial support of ECU 0,34 million in 1996) and one in Italy (financial support of ECU 1 million in 1995). According to information provided by the authorities neither study has yet been completed.2. Previous studies show that there are good opportunities for the development of combined transport and short sea shipping on the corridor. It is therefore expected that this important corridor will be able to contribute substantially to improving the access of peripheral regions of the Community and of Mediterranean countries to the central regions of the Community in a framework of sustainable mobility of persons and goods. The Commission is therefore convinced of its usefulness.3. The Adriatic and Ionian seas were also recognised as an important transport element by the Third pan-European transport conference held in Helsinki in June 1997, where the Adriatic/Ionian PETrA (Pan-European transport area) was defined. It is intended that, for the PETrA, the countries concerned should work on the establishment of an infrastructure development plan for the area and for its links with the pan-European corridors and the Trans-European transport network. With the encouragement of the Commission, Italy and Greece have jointly undertaken some preparatory work and plan to call a general meeting of all interested parties, including the Commission, in the near future.(1) OJ L 228, 23.9.1995.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2511/98 by Jean-Yves LE GALLOU to the Commission. Actions envisaged against France for failure to comply with competition rules
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, LE GALLOU
Subjects: EU control, EU publication, France, action for failure to fulfil an obligation, application of EU law, competition law, infringement of EU law, report

5.2.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 31/147

(1999/C 31/210)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2511/98

by Jean-Yves Le Gallou (NI) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Actions envisaged against France for failure to comply with competition rules

In view of the large number of actions currently being initiated against France for failure to comply with
European legislation on compliance with the rules of competition, could the Commission list the actions it intends
to initiate against France for failure to comply with the Community competition rules?

Joint answer
to Written Questions P-2478/98, E-2505/98, E-2506/98, E-2507/98,
E-2508/98, E-2509/98, E-2510/98 and E-2511/98
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(14 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the 15th report on the monitoring of the application of
Community law (1) which describes its activities in this area.

(1)

,COM(98) 317 final.

(1999/C 31/211)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2495/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Article 169

How many registered complaints are there under Article 169 on:

(a) no decision to act has been taken,

(b) a reasoned opinion has been issued but the matter remains unresolved and

(c) are current before the Court?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(11 September 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the 15th Annual report on monitoring the application of
Community law (1)

(1)

.COM(98) 317 final.

(1999/C 31/212)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2497/98

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Phthalates in baby toys

When does the Commission think scientists will have available a standard, verified method for testing for the
leaking of phthalates in baby toys and does it not believe that, in the view of the risk, it ought to be employing the
precautionary principle and banning these products now?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2424/98 by Concepció FERRER to the Commission. Health protection programmes
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, FERRER
Subjects: ACP countries, Africa, European Development Fund, World Health Organisation, cooperation policy, developing countries, health policy, infant mortality, non-governmental organisation, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2424/98 by Concepció FERRER to the Commission. Health protection programmes  


Official Journal C 096 , 08/04/1999 P. 0092 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2424/98by Concepció Ferrer (PPE) to the Commission(30 July 1998)Subject: Health protection programmesThe European Union is one of the major international contributors to health protection in developing countries. Of all the continents which benefit from the EU's assistance, Africa is the one which currently has the highest rate of infant mortality, which is mainly due to causes which could be avoided if an appropriate prevention programme were introduced.Could the Commission say what health protection programmes are currently operating in Africa and how much funding has been allocated since 1994? Of this funding, what percentage is set aside for child health programmes?Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission(16 September 1998)The Community is very conscious of the necessity to reduce infant mortality in Subsaharian Africa.The communication from the Commission to the Council and the Parliament on Community and Members State's policy on cooperation with the developing countries in the field of health(1) emphasises the need to focus the support to health services in developing countries on the most essential and effective activities i.e. a minimum package of activities designed to meet the most serious and widespread problems. Mother and child health is certainly part of this minimum essential package.Since 1994 to the end of 1997, some ECU 215 million has been committed under the European development fund (EDF) for support to primary health care projects in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. In addition to this amount, and for the same period, some ECU 330 million has been mobilised through counterpart funds under the Structural adjustment facility to secure priority expenditure of national health budgets of those ACP countries engaged in a macro-economic reform process.An important share of those amounts (which cannot be identified precisely) should assist in improving child health. Among primary health care projects recently committed, it is worth to mention a ECU 9,5 million project to support improvement of immunization programmes in eight Sahelian countries.For the 8th EDF, some 30 ACP countries have requested support to the health sector. Special attention will be given in the design of those new programmes to improvements of mother and child health.On top of this the Community is currently cooperating with the World Bank, World health organisation (WHO) and other international donors and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in order to follow this important question.(1) COM(94) 77 final.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2439/98 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Derogation in respect of Regulation 2408/92 concerning remote island regions of Greece
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Greece, State aid, air transport, airport, carrier, intra-EU transport, island, market access, transport capacity













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2439/98 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Derogation in respect of Regulation 2408/92 concerning remote island regions of Greece  


Official Journal C 118 , 29/04/1999 P. 0076 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2439/98by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission(30 July 1998)Subject: Derogation in respect of Regulation 2408/92 concerning remote island regions of GreeceIn a recent reply to my question on subsidies for unprofitable and loss-making air services to remote islands, the Commissioner responsible stated that Greece had not requested a derogation in respect of Article 92(2)(a) or Regulation EEC 2408/92(1). Given that the Greek Minister of Transport and the Administration of Olympic Airways held discussions with the Commission in Brussels last week centring mainly on state subsidies for Olympic Airways.Will the Commission say:1. whether one of the topics discussed was financial compensation for providing scheduled air services in respect of which a "public service obligation" has been imposed in Greece, in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation EEC 2408/92 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes?2. whether it still considers that Olympic Airways is obliged by the Government to maintain small-scale and uneconomical connections between the mainland and the Greek islands?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission(30 September 1998)During the discussions held between the Commission and the Greek government before the decision of 29 July 1998 which re-authorised state aid to Olympic Airways, the issue of financial compensation for small scale and uneconomical connections between the mainland and the Greek islands was not raised. To date, the Commission has not been informed of any public service obligations in Greece under the provisions of Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes(2).One of the conditions laid down by the Commission for the approval of the aid is there should be no governmental interference in the management of Olympic Airways, which means that, in the absence of public service obligations on these routes, the company may serve the Greek islands as it sees fit in the light of commercial considerations.(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8.(2) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992.