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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3223/98 by Luigi MORETTI to the Commission. Radio broadcasting
Date: 1998-10-26
Institutions: European Parliament, MORETTI
Subjects: France, administrative sanction, application of EU law, broadcasting, cultural policy, foreign language, freedom to provide services, mother tongue, production quota













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3223/98 by Luigi MORETTI to the Commission. Radio broadcasting  


Official Journal C 297 , 15/10/1999 P. 0059 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3223/98by Luigi Moretti (NI) to the Commission(26 October 1998)Subject: Radio broadcastingThe French authorities recently closed down a radio station for a day as a penalty for having broadcast more foreign songs than the statutory limit.Could the Commission state whether the legislation in question complies with the European rules on free competition?Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission(11 December 1998)French Law No 94/88 of 1 February 1994 amending Law No 86/1067 of 30 September 1986 on freedom of communication stipulates that, with effect from 1 January 1996, sound broadcasting services authorised by the Conseil superieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) must broadcast, at "significant listening times"(1), at least 40 % of songs in French, half of which at least must be from "new talents or new productions". The CSA checks compliance with these quotas on a quarterly basis and is entitled to impose sanctions - ranging from a simple warning to compulsory closure - on stations which fail to comply.The Commission is aware that this obligation creates problems for a number of stations which, by their very nature or by virtue of their programming decisions, regularly fail to meet the imposed quota. It has taken note in the press of the successive sanctions imposed on the station referred to by the honourable Member.The Commission has embarked upon talks with the French authorities regarding these quotas and the way in which they operate, since it considers that they may restrict the free movement of services in the Community. In the near future the Commission will assess these restrictions in the light of the objectives of general interest, particularly the cultural policy objectives, pursued by the French authorities.(1) From 6.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. according to the CSA.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3282/98 by Gary TITLEY to the Commission. EU funding for immunisation programmes
Date: 1998-10-26
Institutions: European Parliament, TITLEY
Subjects: European Development Fund, World Health Organisation, budget, developing countries, financial aid, health policy, infectious disease, public health, vaccination

C 142/94

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.5.1999

Will the Commission take the initiative to develop such a comprehensive strategy, bearing in mind that
climate change is likely to increase the risk of fires in the Mediterranean?

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(27 November 1998)

For several years the Commission has been supporting the Member States in the fight against forest fires.
In the southerly Member States, in particular, self-training workshops have been held which enable
experience to the exchanged and, since 1996, there has been a system enabling experts to be exchanged;
Moreover, a system enabling information on risk levels to be exchanged between Member States every
summer has been set up with Commission support.

The Commission was able to further the expansion of mutual aid between Member States in the event of
forest fires when, in 1994, it was possible, thanks to its support, to finalise an administrative agreement on
the common use of airborne fire-fighting equipment between Italy and France.

As part of the Community’s current action programme on civil defence the Commission is prepared to
provide additional support and to back-up any action enabling that mutual cooperation among the Member
States to be improved in order to boost its effectiveness and reduce the impact of those disasters.

(1999/C 142/114)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3152/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(19 October 1998)

Subject: Eradication of polio

In 1998 the World Health Organization launched an initiative to eradicate polio by the year 2000.
Although there has been a 90 % reduction in the number of cases of polio the ultimate target is still to be
reached.

Will the Commission therefore set out its approach to tackling polio in the developing world, and indicate
what financial commitments it has so far made towards solving this problem?

(1999/C 142/115)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3282/98

by Gary Titley (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: EU funding for immunisation programmes

How much money does the EU currently spend on programmes of immunisation against diseases such as
polio in Europe and the rest of the world?

Does the EU have any plans to increase its funding of polio immunisation to help achieve the aim of the
1990 World Summit on Children to eradicate polio by the year 2000?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3281/98 by José BARROS MOURA to the Commission. Transfer of Macao to Chinese administration - death penalty
Date: 1998-10-26
Institutions: BARROS MOURA, European Parliament
Subjects: China, Macao, common foreign and security policy, death penalty, human rights, national sovereignty, the EU's international role













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3281/98 by José BARROS MOURA to the Commission. Transfer of Macao to Chinese administration - death penalty  


Official Journal C 135 , 14/05/1999 P. 0183 





WRITTEN QUESTION P-3281/98by José Barros Moura (PSE) to the Commission(26 October 1998)Subject: Transfer of Macao to Chinese administration - death penaltyThe recently renewed EU-Macao agreement contains a commitment for the parties to respect human rights.In recent statements, the Member of Parliament and member of the Preparatory Commission Vitor Ng has accepted the reintroduction of the death penalty in that territory following its reintegration into the sovereignty of the People's Republic of China.Nevertheless, the territory's penal code - which recently came into force after being adopted with the assent of the Chinese side in the Joint Liaison Group and the remaining in force of which (together with all other legislation applicable at the time of the transfer of sovereignty) was the subject of a commitment given by the authorities of the People's Republic of China in the Sino-Portuguese joint declaration and in the Basic Law of the Special Administrative Region of Macao - not only makes no provision for the death penalty but expressly provides for its prohibition and abolition.How does the Commission assess the implications of the possible reintroduction of the death penalty in Macao from the point of view of the CFSP and EU trade policy, which must respect human rights?Answer given by Sir Brittan on behalf of the Commission(17 November 1998)The Commission notes that the statement speculating on the possibility of reintroducing the death penalty in Macau after transfer of its sovereignty to the People's republic of China had been made to the local press by Vitor Ng, member of the Macau preparatory committee, in a personal capacity.The Commission considers that Mr Ng's reported statement runs directly counter to the legal provisions which govern both the present and future administration of Macao.The Joint Declaration adopted on 26 March 1987 and the provisions of the Macanese Basic Law, both negotiated with and agreed by the Chinese authorities, explicitly state that the rights and freedoms currently guaranteed in Macao will continue without change after the handover. Article 39 of Macao's present penal code specifically prohibits the application of the death penalty.Thus the Commission considers that the safeguards against the introduction of the death penalty in Macao are firmly in place. The Commssion will continue to monitor carefully the preparations for the handover of sovereignty in Macao.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3233/98 by Glenys KINNOCK Structural operations in NUTS II regions
Date: 1998-10-26
Institutions: European Parliament, KINNOCK
Subjects: Cohesion Fund, EU programme, EU statistics, European Regional Development Fund, Structural Funds, regional government, rural development, rural region

11.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 289/27

(1999/C 289/034)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3219/98

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: First aid for drivers

Has the Commission given any thought to the idea that training in first aid would be useful as part of a driving
qualification?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(8 December 1998)

Provisions relating to training in first aid as part of driving qualification are laid down in Annex II point 2 and 7
of Council Directive 91/439/EEC of 29 July 1991 on driving licences (1). Point 2.13 stipulates that ‘Drivers
must be able to demonstrate a knowledge and sound understanding of general rules specifying how the driver
must behave in the event of an accident (setting warning device and raising the alarm) and the measures which
he can take to assist road accident victims where necessary’. Point 7.2 stipulates that the content of the
theoretical test concerning all vehicle categories must deal with point 2.13, ‘the content of the question being
left to the discretion of each Member State’ (point 7.2.1).

As this Directive only came into force on 1 July 1996, it would be premature to propose amendments until
experience demonstrates whether the above provisions are satisfactory.

(1) OJ L 237, 24.8.1991.

(1999/C 289/035)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3232/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: INTERREG III

Will INTERREG III continue to fund cross-border cooperation for maritime regions?

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

(15 December 1998)

Interreg III is intended to continue the cross-border and transnational approaches to co-operation supported
under Interreg II, including co-operation among maritime regions.

(1999/C 289/036)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3233/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: Structural operations in NUTS II regions

Under the Commission proposals, how many programmes would need to be in place for the management of
all structural operations in a NUTS II region that was part eligible for Objective 2, part Objective 3, part
transitional, and also benefited from rural accompanying measures?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3219/98 by Anita POLLACK First aid for drivers
Date: 1998-10-26
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: competence of the Member States, driving licence, first aid

11.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 289/27

(1999/C 289/034)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3219/98

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: First aid for drivers

Has the Commission given any thought to the idea that training in first aid would be useful as part of a driving
qualification?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(8 December 1998)

Provisions relating to training in first aid as part of driving qualification are laid down in Annex II point 2 and 7
of Council Directive 91/439/EEC of 29 July 1991 on driving licences (1). Point 2.13 stipulates that ‘Drivers
must be able to demonstrate a knowledge and sound understanding of general rules specifying how the driver
must behave in the event of an accident (setting warning device and raising the alarm) and the measures which
he can take to assist road accident victims where necessary’. Point 7.2 stipulates that the content of the
theoretical test concerning all vehicle categories must deal with point 2.13, ‘the content of the question being
left to the discretion of each Member State’ (point 7.2.1).

As this Directive only came into force on 1 July 1996, it would be premature to propose amendments until
experience demonstrates whether the above provisions are satisfactory.

(1) OJ L 237, 24.8.1991.

(1999/C 289/035)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3232/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: INTERREG III

Will INTERREG III continue to fund cross-border cooperation for maritime regions?

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

(15 December 1998)

Interreg III is intended to continue the cross-border and transnational approaches to co-operation supported
under Interreg II, including co-operation among maritime regions.

(1999/C 289/036)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3233/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: Structural operations in NUTS II regions

Under the Commission proposals, how many programmes would need to be in place for the management of
all structural operations in a NUTS II region that was part eligible for Objective 2, part Objective 3, part
transitional, and also benefited from rural accompanying measures?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3235/98 by David MARTIN Compliance with the reporting provision of the 1992 'Pregnancy' Directive
Date: 1998-10-26
Institutions: European Parliament, MARTIN DAVID
Subjects: EC Directive, care of mothers and infants, female work, humanisation of work, job security, motherhood, national implementing measure, occupational health, occupational safety, social partners

6.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 320/31

(1999/C 320/041)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3231/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: Possible increase in the number of Community initiatives

What preparations has the Commission made to cope with any Parliament and Council decision to increase
the number of proposed Community Initiatives from 3 to 5 by retaining URBAN and creating Restruct?

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

(25 November 1998)

The Commission is preparing for the next round of Community initiatives in line with its proposal for new
structural funds regulations (1). If the regulations finally adopted provide for an increase in the number of
Community initiatives, the Commission will undertake the necessary work in order to ensure proper
implementation.

(1) OJ C 176, 9.6.1998.

(1999/C 320/042)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3235/98

by David Martin (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: Compliance with the reporting provision of the 1992 ‘Pregnancy’ Directive

Can the Commission say whether all Member States have complied with the requirement set out in Council
Directive 92/85/EEC (1) (known as 1992 ‘Pregnancy’ Directive), to report on ‘... practical implementation of the
provisions of the Directive, indicating the points of view of the two sides of industry?’ When, and in what form,
will the Commission be publishing its first report on the practical implementation of the Directive?

(1) OJ L 348, 28.11.1992, p. 1.

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(22 January 1999)

Under Article 14(4) of Council Directive 92/85/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the introduction of measures to
encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently
given birth or are breastfeeding (tenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive
89/391/EEC) (1) the Member States report to the Commission every five years on the practical implementation
of the provisions of the Directive, indicating the points of view of the two sides of industry.

The Commission addressed a detailed questionnaire to the Member States on the national implementation of
the Directive. All Member States returned reports, with varying degrees of detail, except for Greece and
Luxembourg (which only sent their implementing legislation).

A report on the implementation of the Directive is being finalised for adoption by the Commission in the near
future. It will be sent to the Parliament, the Economic and social committee and the advisory committee on
safety, hygiene and health protection at work.

(1) OJ L 348, 28.11.1992.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3237/98 by José VALVERDE LÓPEZ to the Commission. Availability of Commission documents and of publications of the various services and agencies on the internet
Date: 1998-10-26
Institutions: European Parliament, VALVERDE LOPEZ
Subjects: Council of the European Union, EU institution, EU publication, European Commission, access to EU information, common foreign and security policy, dissemination of EU information, official language, small and medium-sized enterprises, transmission network

C 142/108

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.5.1999

An exemption to use non-purpose bred animals can be obtained ‘under arrangements determined by the
authority’ (Article 19(4) of the Directive) and it is at the discretion of the authorities of the Member States
that the applicant sufficiently justifies that ‘Experiments on animals taken from the wild may not be
carried out unless experiments on other animals would not suffice for the aims of the experiments’
(Article 7(3), 2nd indent).

(1) OJ L 358, 18.12.1986.

(1999/C 142/133)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3237/98

by José Valverde López (PPE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: Availability of Commission documents and of publications of the various services and agencies

on the internet

The practice of EU institutions making more and more documents available through the internet has met
with wide-spread public approval.

What plans does the Commission have to expand these services in the coming months?

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(14 December 1998)

Statistics on the use of the Europa Internet server confirm the widespread public approval of this initiative.
In September 1998, for example, almost 7 million Commission documents were consulted, which is more
than double the figure for September 1997. Approximately four hits on the the site are from within the
Community.

In the coming months the Commission’s plans include:

− continuing to develop the server in the eleven official Union languages;

− putting the Europe Direct service into full operation; this should make it easier for private individuals
and small and medium-sized businesses to locate information about the Community via the Internet
and by means of freephone services;

− incorporating the Eur-Lex service in the Europa structure as a whole (making the Official Journals

and current legislation available on-line);

− developing the EURO site;

− opening new sites, together with the Council, dealing with the common foreign and security policy

(CFSP) and cooperation in justice and home affairs.

(1999/C 142/134)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3239/98

by Marjo Matikainen-Kallström (PPE) to the Commission

Subject: Assistance to victims of crime in the European Union

(26 October 1998)

According to reports in the Finnish media, the crime victims service which was set up in Finland in 1994 is
to be placed on a permanent footing. At present it is operated by volunteers, coordinated by the Finnish
Red Cross.

The service has proved extremely necessary. In the course of the public debate, the possibility has been
raised that it could be broadened through European coordination.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3232/98 by Glenys KINNOCK INTERREG III
Date: 1998-10-26
Institutions: European Parliament, KINNOCK
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, coastal region, cross-border cooperation

11.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 289/27

(1999/C 289/034)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3219/98

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: First aid for drivers

Has the Commission given any thought to the idea that training in first aid would be useful as part of a driving
qualification?

Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission

(8 December 1998)

Provisions relating to training in first aid as part of driving qualification are laid down in Annex II point 2 and 7
of Council Directive 91/439/EEC of 29 July 1991 on driving licences (1). Point 2.13 stipulates that ‘Drivers
must be able to demonstrate a knowledge and sound understanding of general rules specifying how the driver
must behave in the event of an accident (setting warning device and raising the alarm) and the measures which
he can take to assist road accident victims where necessary’. Point 7.2 stipulates that the content of the
theoretical test concerning all vehicle categories must deal with point 2.13, ‘the content of the question being
left to the discretion of each Member State’ (point 7.2.1).

As this Directive only came into force on 1 July 1996, it would be premature to propose amendments until
experience demonstrates whether the above provisions are satisfactory.

(1) OJ L 237, 24.8.1991.

(1999/C 289/035)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3232/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: INTERREG III

Will INTERREG III continue to fund cross-border cooperation for maritime regions?

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

(15 December 1998)

Interreg III is intended to continue the cross-border and transnational approaches to co-operation supported
under Interreg II, including co-operation among maritime regions.

(1999/C 289/036)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3233/98

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(26 October 1998)

Subject: Structural operations in NUTS II regions

Under the Commission proposals, how many programmes would need to be in place for the management of
all structural operations in a NUTS II region that was part eligible for Objective 2, part Objective 3, part
transitional, and also benefited from rural accompanying measures?