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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1700/98 of 30 July 1998 fixing the maximum export refund on barley in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1078/98
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, barley, export, export refund, third country

L 214/54

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

31. 7. 98

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1700/98

of 30 July 1998

fixing the maximum export refund on barley in connection with the invitation to
tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1078/98

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the
market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 923/96 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/
95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for
the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92
on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the
measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the
market for cereals (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 2052/97 (4), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas an invitation to tender for the refund and/or the
tax for the export of barley to all third countries was
opened pursuant
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
1078/98 (5);

Whereas Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95
provides that the Commission may, on the basis of the
tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid
down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92,
decide to fix a maximum export refund taking account of
the criteria referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No

1501/95; whereas in that case a contract is awarded to any
than the
tenderer whose bid is equal
maximum refund, as well as to any tenderer whose bid
relates to an export tax;

to or

lower

Whereas the application of the abovementioned criteria
to the current market situation for the cereal in question
results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the
amount specified in Article 1;

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

For tenders notified from 24 to 30 July 1998, pursuant to
the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No
1078/98, the maximum refund on exportation of barley
shall be ECU 46,00 per tonne.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 31 July 1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 July 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1. 7. 1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 126, 24. 5. 1996, p. 37.
(3) OJ L 147, 30. 6. 1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 287, 21. 10. 1997, p. 14.
(5) OJ L 154, 28. 5. 1998, p. 20.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2421/98 by Concepció FERRER to the Commission. Parkinson's disease and the EU's Fifth R&D Framework Programme
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, FERRER
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, disease of the nervous system, epidemiology, research and development, scientific research













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2421/98 by Concepció FERRER to the Commission. Parkinson's disease and the EU's Fifth R&D Framework Programme  


Official Journal C 135 , 14/05/1999 P. 0055 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2421/98by Concepció Ferrer (PPE) to the Commission(30 July 1998)Subject: Parkinson's disease and the EU's Fifth R& D Framework ProgrammeIn Europe, 650 000 families are currently affected by Parkinson's disease, a figure which could rise to 1,2 million by the year 2008. These alarming figures merely illustrate the increasing need for extra resources to finance scientific research programmes into Parkinson's disease.Could the Commission say what specific headings will be provided within the fifth R& D framework programme for the benefit of organisations involved in treating Parkinson's disease? How much funding will be made available for those headings? Is the Commission planning to launch any specific initiative outside the fifth R& D framework programme which will concentrate on scientific research into Parkinson's disease?Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission(5 October 1998)In preparing for the fifth framework programme for research and technological development (RTD) (FP5)(1), the Commission has proposed to give priority to several research items that would enable direct support for clinical and epidemiological research on Parkinson's disease. As such, the Commission's proposal for a specific programme for RTD(2) on "Quality of life and management of living resources" addresses Parkinson's disease, its prevention and novel treatment by promoting, under the key action "Ageing population", research into age-related illnesses and health problems with high morbidity.Efforts for improved understanding of Parkinson's disease will also benefit from the RTD activities of generic nature, where chronic diseases are addressed in general, and emphasis is laid on neurosciences and neurological disorders.For the specific programme on "Quality of life and management of living resources", the Commission has proposed ECU 2 635 million, with an indicative percentage breakdown including 7,6 % for the key action "Ageing population" and 20,6 % for the RTD activities of a generic nature. In view of the divergent positions of Council and the Parliament on the overall funding and the breakdown of FP5, the conciliation procedure will have to determine the level of funding. The Commission will support all efforts to arrive at a satisfactory compromise.No Community funded scientific research into Parkinson's disease is foreseen outside the fifth framework programme.(1) COM(97) 142 final.(2) OJ C 260, 18.8.1998.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2507/98 by Jean-Yves LE GALLOU to the Commission. Progress of actions initiated against France for violations of the Community rules establishing the single market
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, LE GALLOU
Subjects: EU control, EU publication, France, application of EU law, infringement of EU law, report, single market

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. 2472/98 by Carles-Alfred GASOLIBA I BÖHM to the Commission. Use of funds in the Valencia region
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, GASOLIBA I BOEHM
Subjects: Community of Valencia, agricultural land, aid to agriculture, citrus fruit, common agricultural policy, environmental protection, fund (EU), operational programme, rural development, rural region













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2472/98 by Carles-Alfred GASOLIBA I BÖHM to the Commission. Use of funds in the Valencia region  


Official Journal C 182 , 28/06/1999 P. 0009 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2472/98by Carles-Alfred Gasòliba i Böhm (ELDR) to the Commission(30 July 1998)Subject: Use of funds in the Valencia regionWith reference to the use of the funds which the Commission has allocated to agricultural conversion and restructuring in dry and mountainous areas of the Valencia region, has the Commission assessed the natural imbalances which may be caused, such as a water shortage or overproduction of citrus fruit?If such imbalances do indeed occur, what action would the Commission take in order to prevent irreparable damage to the natural equilibrium?Answer given by Mr Fischler behalf of the Commission(6 October 1998)In order to remedy natural imbalances, the Valencia region implements a series of Community measures, among which prominently figure actions under the operational programme for agriculture and rural development under Objective 1 in the Autonomous Community of Valencia. The programme introduces measures for restructuring and modernising the citrus fruit sector, the aim being to improve quality in line with market requirements and so reduce the risks of overproduction in the region. Also included in this programme are environment-friendly measures, namely erosion control, preservation of water resources and increased efficiency in the use of water for irrigation. The compensatory allowances for farmers in less-favoured areas, including mountain areas, also play a role in preserving the countryside by maintaining agricultural activity in these sensitive areas.In connection with natural equilibrium, mention should also be made of the agri-environmental programme which introduces a system of aid for farmers who undertake to cultivate agricultural land in a way that is compatible with the requirements for the protection of the environment and the upkeep of the countryside. This part-financed arrangement includes specific premiums for citrus fruits. In addition, as part of the market organisation for fruit and vegetables, operational programmes for producer organisations are envisaged which, among other things, seek to promote methods for the production and management of waste that are compatible with the environment, in particular with a view to protecting the quality of water, soil and landscape and preserving biodiversity.The Autonomous Community of Valencia will continue in the future to pursue a policy for the harmonised, integrated and sustainable development of rural areas by giving top priority to the protection of the environment and the countryside.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2431/98 by Françoise GROSSETÊTE to the Commission. Interpretation of Article 4 of the 6th VAT Directive
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, GROSSETETE
Subjects: VAT, application of EU law, indemnification, insurance, insurance claim, rental business, vehicle rental

8.4.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 96/95

(1999/C 96/133)

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?

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(28 October 1998)

Further to its answer of 22 September 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 96/134)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2431/98

by Fran(cid:231)oise GrossetŒte (PPE) to the Commission

(30 July 1998)

Subject: Interpretation of Article 4 of the Sixth VAT Directive

Some companies operate long-term vehicle rentals on the basis of so-called (cid:145)open-book(cid:146) contracts, the purpose of
which is to give the hirer a share in the financial outcome of the rental, arrived at on the basis of the real running
costs of vehicles, the duration of their use and the profit from the transaction.

In the event of the rented vehicle being stolen or damaged, the contract provides for the vehicle involved to be
professionally valued, on the understanding that the rental firm will be compensated by the insurance company
solely on the basis of the value thus determined; the rental firm will then charge the hirer any difference between
the indemnity value arrived at by expert appraisal and the net book value of the vehicle as it appears in the rental
company(cid:146)s accounts.

On the other hand, in the event of accident or loss the rental firm does not receive damages for termination of
contract equivalent to the discounted value of future rental payments which would have been received if the
contract had taken its normal course.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2494/98 by Graham MATHER to the Commission. Transport of horses for slaughter from Eastern Europe
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, MATHER
Subjects: animal welfare, equidae, protection of animals, third country, transport of animals, veterinary inspection













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2494/98 by Graham MATHER to the Commission. Transport of horses for slaughter from Eastern Europe  


Official Journal C 207 , 21/07/1999 P. 0009 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2494/98by Graham Mather (PPE) to the Commission(30 July 1998)Subject: Transport of horses for slaughter from Eastern EuropeAccording to the Commission's figures, over 120 000 horses were transported for slaughter into the EU from Eastern Europe in 1994.1. Does the Commission have figures for more recent years?2. Is the Commission satisfied that EU animal welfare provisions are respected in these cases, in particular the rules on the transport of live animals?3. What mechanisms exist to monitor and ensure the application of these rules, and does the Commission consider these mechanisms to be adequate?Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission(19 October 1998)1. The Commission is sending a table direct to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament's Secretariat.2. The Commission is aware that animal welfare conditions under which slaughter horses and other farm animals are transported from Eastern European third countries towards certain Member States are not always satisfactory.3. As far as the mechanisms to monitor and ensure the application of Community rules on animal welfare during transport are concerned, the Commission would like to inform the Honourable Member that it is up to the Member States to ensure that the requirements of Council Directive 91/628/EEC on the protection of animals during transport(1) are met. In the opinion of the Commission, the checks carried out so far by the Member States, have not always had the desired effects, in particular not in Member States where Council Directive 95/29/EC(2) (by which Directive 91/628/EEC was modified considerably) has not yet or not yet completely been transposed into national legislation.The Commission itself, on the basis of Article 10 of Directive 91/628/EEC, has made use of its prerogative to carry out checks and has organised missions to all Member States. Shortcomings found have been communicated to the Member States concerned, asking them to take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with Community animal welfare rules. The Commission intends to intensify these checks, after completion of the training of the additional workforce of veterinary experts who are being recruited. Among other things, the Commission is planning to reinforce its checks at the veterinary border inspection posts of the Eastern borders of the Community and to deepen its collaboration with Eastern European countries, which will help to enforce Community animal welfare rules and to assure a better protection of horses and other farm animals.(1) OJ L 340, 11.12.1991.(2) OJ L 148, 30.6.1995.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2434/98 by Friedhelm FRISCHENSCHLAGER to the Commission. EU delegation in Bratislava - appointment of a delegation head
Date: 1998-07-30
Institutions: European Parliament, FRISCHENSCHLAGER
Subjects: Austria, Commission Delegation, EU publication, European Commission, Slovakia, appointment of staff, cooperation policy, enlargement of the Union













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2434/98 by Friedhelm FRISCHENSCHLAGER to the Commission. EU delegation in Bratislava - appointment of a delegation head  


Official Journal C 096 , 08/04/1999 P. 0096 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2434/98by Friedhelm Frischenschlager (ELDR) to the Commission(30 July 1998)Subject: EU delegation in Bratislava - appointment of a delegation headRelations between the EU and the Republic of Slovakia are of particular importance not only in the general context of enlargement, but also in relation to the quality of the democratic system, respect for human rights and the rights of minorities, questions of nuclear safety, etc.The office of the EU delegation in Bratislava, and particularly its head, are of particular importance when it comes to cooperation with the Slovakian authorities and pursuing efficiently the interests of the EU and its Member States. Despite its importance, the post of head of the EU delegation in Bratislava has now been vacant for over a year, although the Commission's appointing policy usually aims to replace delegation heads either immediately or at least very quickly.Is it correct that, because of an intervention by Austria, the internal Commission procedure to advertise the post of head of the EU delegation in Bratislava, which should have been completed in September 1997, was stopped?Is it correct that the Commission undertook at that time to appoint an Austrian to the position?Is it correct that Austria dragged, or is still dragging, its heels over the selection of a suitable candidate? If so, does the Commission know why Austria has so far failed to put forward a final candidate for the position, or why it has been so slow to do so?If the answer to the above questions is only a partial "yes", or "no", what are the reasons for the unseemly delay in appointing the EU ambassador to Bratislava?Answer given by Mr van den Broek on behalf of the Commission(15 September 1998)The post of head of delegation in Bratislava was originally published internally in the Commission.In the framework of the recruitment of officials for the three Member States that joined the Community in 1995, the post of head of delegation was subsequently earmarked for an Austrian citizen.In the framework of the procedures established for such cases, the Commission has examined a number of Austrian candidates and is on the point of designating the successful candidate.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2509/98 by Jean-Yves LE GALLOU to the Commission. Actions to be brought against France for violation of the rules on European taxation
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, infringement of EU law, report, tax law

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?