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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3209/98 by Robert STURDY to the Commission. Calf Processing Aid scheme (CPAS)
Date: 1998-10-16
Institutions: European Parliament, STURDY
Subjects: United Kingdom, aid system, animal disease, calf, competence of the Member States, export, health control, meat product, suspension of aid













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3209/98 by Robert STURDY to the Commission. Calf Processing Aid scheme (CPAS)  


Official Journal C 207 , 21/07/1999 P. 0037 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3209/98by Robert Sturdy (PPE) to the Commission(16 October 1998)Subject: Calf Processing Aid scheme (CPAS)Is the Commission aware that the UK Government is proposing to end the Calf Processing Aid Scheme on 30 November 1998?With no export market for male calves from the dairy herd, is the Commission aware of the very severe consequences that the removal of this scheme could have on the UK and EU beef industry in the medium term?What measures is the Commission taking to ensure the early lifting of the export ban on calves?What measures will the Commission take to ensure that the Calf Processing Scheme will remain available in the UK?One of the reasons for ending the CPAS in the UK appears to be the cost of the scheme due to the perceived high level of aid. Will the Commission look at the possibility of allowing the payment of a lower level of aid?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(5 November 1998)1. The Commission is aware that the matter is being considered by the British government but, until now, the final decision has not formally been communicated to the Commission.2. and 4. In fact, as from 1 December 1998, the application of the processing premium becomes optional to Member States. Therefore the decision has to be taken by the national authorities concerned.3. At present, the export certified herds scheme allows the dispatch from certain establishments in Northern Ireland of deboned beef from cattle coming from herds in the province which are subject to strict conditions in respect of freedom from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Furthermore, the Commission has submitted a draft document to the standing veterinary committee to introduce a date-based export scheme which would allow dispatch of deboned beef from cattle born in the United Kingdom after 1 August 1996, again under strict controls to ensure freedom from BSE. There are at present no proposals to relax the embargo in respect of live cattle.5. According to Regulation (EEC) 805/68 of the Council of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1), the Commission sets the processing premium at a level or, where appropriate, levels enabling a sufficient number of calves to be withdrawn from production in line with the market requirements. The Commission, as it has already done in the past, will not hesitate to amend the amount of the payment according to the above commitment.(1) OJ L 148, 28.6.1968.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3123/98 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. Definition of rejection
Date: 1998-10-16
Institutions: European Parliament, TAMINO
Subjects: Court of Justice of the European Union, OECD, application of EU law, environmental protection, interpretation of the law, single market, waste

14.5.1999

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Official Journal of the European Communities

C 135/169

Germany’s holiday-fund measures should be examined in the light of these provisions. In February 1998,
a German industrial tribunal submitted to the Court of Justice references for preliminary rulings on the
present holiday-fund scheme in Germany. The Commission has also received numerous complaints from
businesses in other Member States (but not from Luxembourg so far). Given that the German authorities
have no intention of suspending the application of their scheme in the light of these references, the
Commission is dealing with the matter under the procedure set out in Article 169 of the EC Treaty.

(1) OJ L 18, 21.1.1997.

(1999/C 135/210)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3118/98

by Winifred Ewing (ARE) to the Commission

(16 October 1998)

Subject: Vessel modernisation and rebuilding

Will the Commission state what sums for vessel modernisation and rebuilding have been advanced by
Member States?

Which States have made such advances?

What amounts have been so applied and how many vessels have been affected?

Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf the Commission

(13 November 1998)

Following the preparation of the monitoring report in accordance with Article 11 of Council Directive
90/684/EEC of 21 December 1990 on aid to shipbuilding (1), four Member States (Denmark, Germany,
Italy and Spain) have in recent years reported contracts for the conversion of ships (ie. the making of
radical alterations) supported by state aid.

The most recent global figures available are, for 1995, 23 contracts for conversion with a total contract
value of ECU 231,2 million supported by ECU 10,3 million of aid, and, for 1996, 29 contracts for
conversion with a total contract value of ECU 484,9 million supported by ECU 19,3 million of aid. The
amount of aid represents some 4,5 % of the contract value, the maximum ceiling authorisable by the
Commission.

(1) OJ L 380, 31.12.1990.

(1999/C 135/211)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3123/98

by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Commission

(16 October 1998)

Subject: Definition of rejection

According to the Sole 24 Ore of Wednesday 16 September the Commission has revolutionised the
confused European scenario as regards interpretation of the definition of rejection and in particular has
identified new principles, thereby reopening the whole question of this complex affair.

1. What specifically are these new principles that could revolutionise the subject?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3092/98 by Laura GONZÁLEZ ÁLVAREZ , Pedro MARSET CAMPOS to the Commission. Delay in the payment of funds under the Leader I programme (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-10-16
Institutions: European Parliament, GONZALEZ ALVAREZ, MARSET CAMPOS
Subjects: EU initiative, Spain, economic support, payment, report, rural community, rural development













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3092/98 by Laura GONZÁLEZ ÁLVAREZ , Pedro MARSET CAMPOS to the Commission. Delay in the payment of funds under the Leader I programme (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)  


Official Journal C 207 , 21/07/1999 P. 0028 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3092/98by Laura González Álvarez (GUE/NGL) and Pedro Marset Campos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission(16 October 1998)Subject: Delay in the payment of funds under the Leader I programmeThe rural development centre "La Montaña" was set up in the municipality of Cocentaina (Alicante, Spain) and has played an active part in the implementation of the Leader I programme.It has acted as an intermediary in attracting a range of subsidies for projects which have already been concluded in neighbouring rural areas. Nevertheless, despite the time which has elapsed since the granting of subsidies by "La Montaña" in 1994 and the conclusion of the projects for which grants were awarded, the beneficiaries have still not received the full amount of the subsidies.According to the explanation given by "La Montaña" to the beneficiaries, the reason for the delay is that the full amount due to them from the European Union has not yet been transferred.Moreover, those responsible within the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture (the intermediary between the EU and the "La Montaña" rural development centre) have indicated to the beneficiaries of grants that payment of part of the funds was being held up pending a resolution of the Spanish Court of Auditors.In view of the lack of defences available to the bodies responsible for the practical implementation of the Leader programme on the ground:1. Is the Commission aware of delays in the final payment of funds under the Leader programme?2. What steps can the Commission take to ensure that, given the time which has elapsed, the full amounts of the subsidies funded under the Leader programme are paid out?3. Can the Commission provide information on its monitoring of the situation?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(28 October 1998)The Commission has asked the Member State concerned for information regarding the facts raised to by the Honourable Members. It will inform them of its findings.