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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 77/ 388/EEC on the common system of value-added tax (the Value- added Tax Committee) (COM(97)0325 C4-0365/97- 97/0186(CNS)) (Consultation procedure)
Date: 1998-09-17
Institutions: Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Parliament
Subjects: application of EU law, approximation of laws, catalogue, committee (EU), double taxation, new economic order













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Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 77/ 388/EEC on the common system of value-added tax (the Value- added Tax Committee) (COM(97)0325 C4-0365/97- 97/0186(CNS)) (Consultation procedure)  


Official Journal C 313 , 12/10/1998 P. 0153 





A4-0084/98Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC on the common system of value-added tax (the Value-added Tax Committee) (COM(97)0325 - C4-0365/97 - 97/0186(CNS))The proposal was approved with the following amendments:(Amendment 1)ARTICLE 1(1)Article 29(5a) (new) (Directive 77/388/EEC)>Original text>>Text following EP vote>5a. Starting in 2000, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament an annual report on the work of the Value-Added Tax Committee concerning initiatives and decisions taken and cases dealt with in the preceding year. In that report the Commission shall state whether it held representative consultations with the business world, and if so, what findings these consultations reached.(Amendment 2)ARTICLE 2(1), 1st subparagraph>Original text>1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 1998. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.>Text following EP vote>1.Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 1 January 1999. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC on the common system of value-added tax (the Value-added Tax Committee) (COM(97)0325 - C4-0365/97- 97/0186(CNS))(Consultation procedure)The European Parliament,- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(97)0325 - 97/0186(CNS) ((OJ C 278, 13.9.1997, p .6.)),- having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 99 of the Treaty (C4-0365/97),- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy (A4-0084/98),1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments;2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to the Commission proposal;4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and the Commission.4
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1992/98 of 17 September 1998 fixing the maximum export refund on barley in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1078/98
Date: 1998-09-17
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, barley, export, export refund, third country

18. 9. 98

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 256/27

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1992/98

of 17 September 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 11 to 17 September 1998,
pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation
(EC) No 1078/98, the maximum refund on exportation of
barley shall be ECU 63,00 per tonne.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 September
1998.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 September 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. 2789/98 by Graham WATSON to the Commission. Light pollution
Date: 1998-09-17
Institutions: European Parliament, WATSON
Subjects: air quality, electromagnetic interference, health risk, lighting, lighting equipment, pollutant, renewable resources

8.4.1999

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 96/147

(1999/C 96/209)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2788/98

by Carmen D(cid:237)ez de Rivera Icaza (PSE) to the Commission

(9 September 1998)

Subject: Misleading tourist advertising

The public is inundated with tourist brochures that claim to promote idyllic resorts or islands in the
Mediterranean, using photographs suggesting an unspoiled and virtually undeveloped natural habitat, which
can easily mislead. The reality is another matter altogether, with mushrooming apartments and hotels, piles of
rubbish, sound pollution, water shortages, deficient infrastructures, etc.

1. What measures does the Commission intend to take to ensure awareness and observation of Directive 84/
450/EEC (1)?

Has the Commission any plans to make it compulsory for advertising material for tourist accommodation to

2.
give an accurate picture of the actually existing environmental condition of the location concerned?

(1) OJ L 250, 19.9.1984, p. 17.

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(9 October 1998)

All the Member States have transposed into their national legislation Council Directive 84/450/EEC of
10 September 1984 relating to the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the
Member States concerning misleading advertising.

The Community legislation applies to all areas, including tourism and the environment.

Article 4 of the Directive provides that all the Member States shall ensure that adequate and effective means exist
for the control of misleading advertising. The Commission is of the opinion that the means and procedures
implemented by the Member States make it possible to take effective action against specific cases of misleading
advertising.

(1999/C 96/210)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2789/98

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Subject: Light pollution

Light pollution is a growing problem in both urban and rural areas, causing serious physiological and ecological
problems. This form of pollution also wastes electricity, which means wasted money and thereby more
importantly waste of the earth(cid:146)s finite energy resources.

Has the Commission carried out any studies into this form of pollution, and if so are there any appropriate
Community initiatives?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(28 October 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Questions E-1166/95 (1) and E-
2014/95 by Mr Whitehead (2).

(1) OJ C 196, 31.7.1995.
(2) OJ C 277, 23.10.1995.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2816/98 by Carmen DÍEZ DE RIVERA ICAZA to the Commission. Sun screens
Date: 1998-09-17
Institutions: DIEZ DE RIVERA ICAZA, European Parliament
Subjects: consumer protection, cosmetic product, medical specialisation, product safety, skin disease, wind energy













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2816/98 by Carmen DÍEZ DE RIVERA ICAZA to the Commission. Sun screens  


Official Journal C 135 , 14/05/1999 P. 0123 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-2816/98by Carmen Díez de Rivera Icaza (PSE) to the Commission(17 September 1998)Subject: Sun screensIn view of the various reports published in August in various sections of the media concerning the ineffectiveness of sun screens in cases such as melanoma, can the Commission say:1. whether it has any information on the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of such products, and2. if not, what steps will it take to clarify the matter?Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission(16 October 1998)The safety of cosmetic products marketed in the Community is ensured by the provisions of Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products, otherwise known as the Cosmetics Directive. The safety of sunscreens is closely examined and regulated through the provisions of Annex VII which lists the ultra violet (UV) filters that can be used in cosmetic products in the Community.Article 7a of the Directive states that the manufacturer must make information on the efficacy of the product available to the authorities. The efficacy of sunscreens is demonstrated through the determination of the sun protection factor (SPF) for a material or product. This is the universal means by which the effectiveness of a sunscreen is assessed. It compares the UV dose required to introduce skin reaction with and without the protective product under examination. This method (for which a standard protocol is available) is widely accepted by dermatologists and health workers and has demonstrated the positive benefits of the protection provided by UV filters.However, the Commission is responsive to the concerns over the safety and efficacy of sun products that have recently been reported. The Commission has convened, in the framework of the activities of the scientific committee on cosmetic products and non-food products intended for consumers, an expert panel on the safety of sunscreens. The expert panel will convene its first meeting in early 1999 and will advise the Commission on the consumer safety implications of the use of sunscreens and UV protectors. The scientific committee will examine the safety of sunscreens, their ability to block the harmful effects of UV exposure, consumer habits and the suitability of SPF for giving consumer information. The Commission will review the opinions of the expert panel and propose legislative or technical actions as appropriate.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2791/98 by Claude DESAMA to the Commission. Town twinning scheme in 1998
Date: 1998-09-17
Institutions: DESAMA, European Parliament
Subjects: Belgium, EU financing, twinning

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/23

(1999/C 182/028)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2779/98

by Johanna Maij-Weggen (PPE) to the Commission

(14 September 1998)

Subject: The work of the ECVAM with regard to finding alternatives to experiments on animals

Professor Balls, director of the ECVAM, recently had his contract renewed for only two years, although this
type of appointment is normally renewed for five years.

The members of the ESAC (the ECVAM Scientific Advisory Committee) are very concerned at this short
extension because they are afraid that the ECVAM’s important work could suffer as a result and because it
sends out the wrong signal to the cosmetics industry.

1.
Can the Commission state what the requirements in respect of the ECVAM are concerning implementa-
tion of directive 76/768/EEC, and what are the prospects of finding adequate alternatives to animal
experiments for cosmetic purposes?

Can the Commission say how much money has been earmarked for this sort of work over the next five

2.
years?

Is the Commission prepared to give the ECVAM a broad financial and substantive mandate and to extend

3.
Professor Balls’ appointment to five years instead of two?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission

(9 November 1998)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to joint Written Questions E-1979/98 by
Mr Vandemeulebroucke and others (1), E-2428/98 by Mr Fayot (2) and E-2517/98 by Mrs van Putten (3).

(1) OJ C 135, 14.5.1999.
(2)
(3)

See page 6.
See page 11.

(1999/C 182/029)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2791/98

by Claude Desama (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Subject: Town twinning scheme in 1998

A number of Belgian local authorities have recently received documentation detailing the town-twinning
scheme for 1998.

Sadly, it is clear from reading the said documentation that if what they have to offer in terms of culture, sport,
tourism or folklore is excluded, these towns will find it all but impossible to qualify.

All of the local authorities concerned are dismayed at the failure of the scheme’s priorities to match the wishes
of their citizens.

Can the Commission say whether the scheme is designed to strengthen ties amongst all of the citizens of
Europe, or whether only some of them are to be targeted through certain chosen themes?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2813/98 by Susan WADDINGTON to the Commission. Regulation of international marriage agencies
Date: 1998-09-17
Institutions: European Parliament, WADDINGTON
Subjects: EU national, foreign national, man, mixed marriage, prostitution, services company, trafficking in human beings, woman

29.4.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 118/149

Accordingly, the Commission has no plans to present proposals to amend the (cid:145)pharmacy Directives(cid:146)
which would undermine the principle of the indivisibility of diplomas. The Commission takes the view
that this principle works very much to the benefit of pharmacists in the Community in that it effectively
guarantees their right of free movement within the internal market.

(1) OJ L 253, 24.9.1985.
(2) OJ L 253, 24.9.1985.
(3) OJ L 147, 9.6.1975.

(1999/C 118/185)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2813/98

by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Subject: Regulation of international marriage agencies

Across the EU, a number of (cid:145)marriage agencies(cid:146) offer specialist services aimed at introducing EU men to
young women in Thailand and other South-east Asian countries. Whilst the motivation of some of these
agencies is genuine, their operations are currently subject to no regulation or control. Without regulation,
inspection and control, such agencies may be used directly or indirectly and a cover for trafficking in
women for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

Following Parliament(cid:146)s recommendation (1) that consideration be given to the development of a
regulatory framework for these agencies, what action has the Commission taken in this direction, and
what further action is envisaged?

(1) OJ C 14, 19.1.1998, p. 39.

Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission

(26 October 1998)

The Commission is aware of the fact that some cases have been brought to the public attention, in
particular via the media, where marriage agencies in the Union have been used directly or indirectly for the
purpose of trafficking in women. It is also true that for the time being it is up to the Member States to
decide whether and how they wish to control the way these marriages agencies operate.

The Commission envisages a comparative study on the situation in the Member States so as to assess the
need for a legislative initiative at European level.

At present under the Daphne initiative the question of forced marriage is one of the subjects under
investigation by partners in two 1997 projects.

(1999/C 118/186)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2814/98

by Michael Hindley (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Subject: Action programme for the Republic of Kazakhstan (EU aid to Kazakhstan)

Under the 1996-1999 indicative programme agreed between the Kazakhstan authorities and the TACIS
management committee, special reference was made to assistance to facilitate Kazakhstan(cid:146)s entry into the
WTO.

Can the Commission report on how this assistance is being provided?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2818/98 by Carmen DÍEZ DE RIVERA ICAZA to the Commission. Storage reservoirs in the catchment areas of the pyrite zone (Huelva)
Date: 1998-09-17
Institutions: DIEZ DE RIVERA ICAZA, European Parliament
Subjects: Andalusia, environmental protection, iron ore, pollution control measures, storage, toxic substance

21.5.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 142/41

(1999/C 142/048)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2805/98

by John Cushnahan (PPE) to the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Subject: Auto-Oil programme

Under the Auto-Oil proposals agreed in June 1998, leaded petrol will be prohibited in the EU from
1 January 2000, with the option of a derogation for Member States until 2005. Could the Commission
inform me which Member States have requested a derogation and if Ireland is among those countries.
Could the Commission also inform me of the criteria used to decide upon such derogations?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(23 October 1998)

Article 3, para 3 of the Directive 98/70/EC of the Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 (1)
relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC (2) provides
that by way of derogation, a Member State may be allowed, upon a request to be submitted to the
Commission no later than 31 August 1999, to continue to permit the marketing of leaded petrol, until at the
latest 1 January 2005.

The Member State has to demonstrate that the introduction of a ban would result in severe socio-economic
problems or would not lead to overall environmental or health benefits because inter alia of the climatic
situation in that Member State.

So far, no Member State has submitted a request for such a derogation.

(1) OJ L 350, 28.12.1998.
(2) OJ L 74, 27.3.1993.

(1999/C 142/049)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2818/98

by Carmen Díez de Rivera Icaza (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Subject: Storage reservoirs in the catchment areas of the pyrite zone (Huelva)

In the wake of the disaster caused by the flood of toxic waste in Aznalcóllar (Spain), which has had
extremely serious consequences for the Doñana area, does the Commission intend to urge the Spanish
state to set up a second protection system for such reservoirs in other similar catchment areas in the
European Union such as the pyrite zone in Huelva?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(23 October 1998)

The Commission will discuss the storage of pyrites at Huelva during the next ‘package’ meeting on
environmental complaints and infringement procedures to be held in Madrid on 12-13 November 1998.

The Commission will not fail to inform the Honourable Member of the outcome of that meeting.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2814/98 by Michael HINDLEY to the Commission. Action programme for the Republic of Kazakhstan (EU aid to Kazakhstan)
Date: 1998-09-17
Institutions: European Parliament, HINDLEY
Subjects: EU aid, Kazakhstan, action programme, common organisation of markets, cooperation policy, technical cooperation

29.4.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 118/149

Accordingly, the Commission has no plans to present proposals to amend the (cid:145)pharmacy Directives(cid:146)
which would undermine the principle of the indivisibility of diplomas. The Commission takes the view
that this principle works very much to the benefit of pharmacists in the Community in that it effectively
guarantees their right of free movement within the internal market.

(1) OJ L 253, 24.9.1985.
(2) OJ L 253, 24.9.1985.
(3) OJ L 147, 9.6.1975.

(1999/C 118/185)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2813/98

by Susan Waddington (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Subject: Regulation of international marriage agencies

Across the EU, a number of (cid:145)marriage agencies(cid:146) offer specialist services aimed at introducing EU men to
young women in Thailand and other South-east Asian countries. Whilst the motivation of some of these
agencies is genuine, their operations are currently subject to no regulation or control. Without regulation,
inspection and control, such agencies may be used directly or indirectly and a cover for trafficking in
women for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

Following Parliament(cid:146)s recommendation (1) that consideration be given to the development of a
regulatory framework for these agencies, what action has the Commission taken in this direction, and
what further action is envisaged?

(1) OJ C 14, 19.1.1998, p. 39.

Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission

(26 October 1998)

The Commission is aware of the fact that some cases have been brought to the public attention, in
particular via the media, where marriage agencies in the Union have been used directly or indirectly for the
purpose of trafficking in women. It is also true that for the time being it is up to the Member States to
decide whether and how they wish to control the way these marriages agencies operate.

The Commission envisages a comparative study on the situation in the Member States so as to assess the
need for a legislative initiative at European level.

At present under the Daphne initiative the question of forced marriage is one of the subjects under
investigation by partners in two 1997 projects.

(1999/C 118/186)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2814/98

by Michael Hindley (PSE) to the Commission

(17 September 1998)

Subject: Action programme for the Republic of Kazakhstan (EU aid to Kazakhstan)

Under the 1996-1999 indicative programme agreed between the Kazakhstan authorities and the TACIS
management committee, special reference was made to assistance to facilitate Kazakhstan(cid:146)s entry into the
WTO.

Can the Commission report on how this assistance is being provided?