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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3476/98 by Luisa TODINI , Claudio AZZOLINI to the Council. Right to a fair trial
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: AZZOLINI, European Parliament, TODINI
Subjects: Italy, charge, legal hearing, penal code, reduction of sentence, repentance, rights of the defence

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If it is, can it state, in as much detail as possible, what these studies, proposals, initiatives or legislative measures
are?

Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission

(5 January 1999)

The Commission considers that the current legal situation concerning the distribution of medicinal products
and pharmaceutical services is by and large satisfactory.

However, as the Commission communication on the single market in pharmaceuticals (1) has noted, the
pharmacy service in many Member States accounts for over 25 % of the final cost (excluding taxation) of a
pharmaceutical. It may be only a matter of time ( and ability to enter the market) before new systems for
delivering products to the consumer ’ particularly through the increasing possibilities of electronic commerce
’ cause regulators to consider what savings might be made in this part of
their expenditure on
pharmaceuticals.

As a contribution to considering these, and related, issues, the Commission has commissioned a study on
electronic commerce in the pharmaceutical sector. This was discussed for the first time at the round table on
completing the single market in pharmaceuticals, held in Paris on 7 December 1998.

(1) COM(98) 588 final.

(1999/C 182/115)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3476/98

by Luisa Todini (PPE) and Claudio Azzolini (PPE) to the Council

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Right to a fair trial

The Constitutional Court of the Italian Republic issued a ruling on 2 November stating that Article 513 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure, passed by the Italian Parliament by an overwhelming majority in July 1997, was
in part unlawful.

In view of the fact that this ruling, which applies retroactively, has made it virtually impossible for trials to be
conducted on an adversarial basis (a principle that safeguards the right of the accused to a proper defence, and
is sanctioned by Article 6 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights) can the Council
prevail upon the Italian Government to restore this principle which is one of the fundamental components of a
fair trial?

Reply

(22 and 23 February 1999)

The Council of the European Union is not competent to deal with the matter raised by the Honourable
Member of the European Parliament.

(1999/C 182/116)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3487/98

by Anne McIntosh (PPE) to the Council

(24 November 1998)

Subject: European Union publicity material

Will the Council of Ministers please indicate the cost of the publicity material currently being distributed to
British schools concerning the European Union and who bears this cost?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3428/98 by Hugh McMAHON to the Commission. Budget Item A-3029
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament, MCMAHON
Subjects: Community budget, EU aid, eligibility criteria, international organisation, non-governmental organisation, terms for aid, youth movement

14.5.1999

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As far as trends and policies in the other Member States are concerned, the Commission publishes
3.
comparative tables of social security schemes in a general context (MISSOC), but these do not refer
specifically to pilots or cabin crew.

(1) OJ L 6, 10.1.1979.
(2) OJ L 225, 12.8.1986.
(3) OJ L 46, 17.2.1997.
(4) Regulations (EEC) 1408/71 and 574/72 (as updated by Regulation (EC) 118/97 − OJ L 28, 30.1.1997).

(1999/C 135/236)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3425/98

by Dietrich Elchlepp (PSE) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Breakdown of EU subsidies for Baden-Württemberg

1. What subsidies from EU programmes flowed to Baden-Württemberg in 1995-1997?

2. What amounts were involved, for what projects and in what places?

Answer given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(30 November 1998)

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

(1999/C 135/237)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3428/98

by Hugh McMahon (PSE) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Budget Item A-3029

Can the Commission indicate which organisations receive grants from budget item A-3029 and the sums
available to each organisation?

Can it also inform Parliament of the criteria applied when projects/organisations are selected under this
item?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission

(14 December 1998)

The list of organisations receiving grants in 1998 from budget item A-3029 ‘Assistance for non-
governmental international youth organisations’, showing the amounts allocated to each, has been sent
directly to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament’s Secretariat-General.

The eligibility and selection criteria for beneficiary organisations were published in the Official
Journal (1).

(1) OJ C 374, 10.12.1997.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3452/98 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Slaughter of baby seals in the White Sea
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament, WATTS
Subjects: Russia, animal skin, hides and furskins industry, import restriction, marine mammal, protected species, protection of animal life, report, scientific research, slaughter of animals

28.6.1999

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C 182/85

The matter was not therefore discussed at the high-level meeting between the EU and Japan on 14 and 15 July.
The Commission is forwarding the press release issued on the outcome of this meeting direct to the
Honourable Member and the Parliament Secretariat.

(1999/C 182/110)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3439/98

by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Hygiene standards at the Prima Porta cemetery

Clear infringements of health rules and of other proper practices have been observed at the Prima Porta
cemetery. These include liquid discharges from corpses (mopped up with the use of newspaper and sawdust)
and the lack of a disinfector for the mortuary, in which approximately 200 coffins have been waiting for
months to be interred.

In view of the above, could the Commission say:

1. whether, in addition to the infringement of Italian health and hygiene rules, there is any evidence that EU

directives or regulations have been contravened? If so, which ones?

2. whether there are any Commission studies or documents on this subject?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(28 January 1999)

1.
As far as the protection of workers is concerned, the measures provided by the Community legislation on
health and safety at work, such as Council Directives 80/1107/EEC (1), 89/391/EEC (2), 89/654/EEC (3),
89/655/EEC (3), 89/656/EEC (3), 90/394/EEC (4), 90/679/EEC (5), 98/24/EC (6) are relevant. These lay down
minimum requirements under Article 118A of the EC Treaty which are to be applied in the workplace in order
to ensure that all the necessary steps have been taken to prevent or adequately control the workers’ exposure.

2.

There are no Commission studies or documents available on the subject.

(1) OJ L 327, 3.12.1980.
(2) OJ L 183, 29.6.1989.
(3) OJ L 393, 30.12.1989.
(4) OJ L 196, 26.7.1990.
(5) OJ L 374, 31.12.1990.
(6) OJ L 131, 5.5.1998.

(1999/C 182/111)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3452/98

by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Slaughter of baby seals in the White Sea

Following my question E-2693/97 (1) concerning the slaughter of baby seals in the White Sea in Russia, can
the Commission inform me whether it has yet received any response from the Russian authorities on the
outcome of the scientific studies on sealing operations which were to be carried out in 1995?

If not, will the Commission once more approach the Russian authorities asking for the results of this research
programme?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3423/98 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Cancellation of a competition
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: competition (EU), fraud, infringement of EU law

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(1999/C 142/163)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3403/98

by Luis Campoy Zueco (PPE) to the Commission

(9 November 1998)

Subject: New anti-drugs strategy

Can the Commission supply details of the new anti-drugs strategy introduced following the adoption at the
Cardiff summit of the report on activities on drugs and drugs-related issues, including a post-1999
strategy?

Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission

(6 January 1999)

The Commission is in the process of preparing a communication to the Council and the Parliament on a
Union action plan to combat drugs for the years 2000-2004, as a follow-up to the Cardiff European
Council conclusions.

Building on the key elements for a post 1999 drugs strategy which were endorsed at Cardiff, the new plan
will provide a general framework reference for the development of a balanced, integrated and multi-
disciplinary approach, taking in particular into account the opportunities afforded by the coming into force
of the Amsterdam Treaty and the conclusions of the United Nations General Assembly special session on
drugs which took place in New York in June 1998.

(1999/C 142/164)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3405/98

by John Cushnahan (PPE) to the Commission

(9 November 1998)

Subject: Competition

Irish farmers have been paid low prices for their produce for a considerable period of time, yet Irish
consumers have not experienced a similar drop in prices in their weekly shopping baskets.

Will the Commission investigate a possible abuse of their dominant position by either processors or
supermarket grocery chains?

Answer given by Mr Van Miert on behalf of the Commission

(2 December 1998)

The Commission has not received any complaints from Irish farmers or other interested parties, alleging
that Irish processors or retailers have abused a possible dominant position.

The Commission has been informed, however, that the Irish government has announced its intention to
launch an investigation into the pricing practices of processors and retailers.

(1999/C 142/165)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3423/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Cancellation of a competition

On 23 September 1998 the Commissioner responsible for personnel and the budget, Erkki Liikanen,
announced the cancellation of the first round of the mega-competition held on 14 September, in which
30 700 candidates had taken part.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3444/98 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Emissions of nitrogen oxides from aircraft
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU Member State, air quality, air transport, aircraft, directive (EU), legal basis













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WRITTEN QUESTION E-3444/98by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission(24 November 1998)Subject: Emissions of nitrogen oxides from aircraftWith reference to the proposal for a Council directive on the limitation of the emission of oxides of nitrogen from civil subsonic jet aeroplanes (COM(97) 629 final - 97/0349 SYN)(1), the legal basis of which is Article 84, could the Commission include a reference to Article 130s? In addition, a more extensive reference, in the preamble to the directive, to interpretation in conjunction with Directive 92/14/EEC(2) (limitation of aircraft noise emissions) would be useful.Would the Commission make it clear in the preamble to the directive that the text thereof also applies to the countries of the European Economic Area and to the countries applying for membership of the EU?Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission(14 January 1999)The Commission believes that Article 84 (2) is the appropriate legal basis for the proposed directive on the limitation of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from civil subsonic jet aeroplanes because of the impact on access to the market for air transport services of the measure.The Commission does not believe that a reference in the preamble to any interrelation between Council Directive 92/14/EEC of 2 March 1992 on the limitation of the operation of aeroplanes covered by Part II, Chapter 2, Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International civil Aviation, second edition (1988)(3) and the NOX proposal for interpretation purposes would be useful.Once formally adopted this measure will become part of the "acquis" with the resulting obligations for countries applying for membership of the European Union.(1) OJ L 108, 7.4.1998, p. 14.(2) OJ L 76, 23.3.1992, p. 21.(3) OJ L 76, 23.3.1992.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3460/98 by Daniela RASCHHOFER to the Commission. Allocation of EU funds to Kärnten (Austria)
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Austria, EU financing, EU initiative, EU programme, Structural Funds

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In the context of the political dialogue between the GCC and the Community, the Commission encourages
Bahrain and the other GCC countries to promote democracy and to become signatory parties to and fully
apply international instruments in relation to human rights.

(1) Council Decision of 20 February 1989; 89/147/EE.

(1999/C 142/170)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3459/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU funds to Burgenland (Austria)

With regard to the allocation of EU funds to the State of Burgenland, can the Commission provide
information as to:

1.

the total amount of EU structural fund appropriations provided, with a breakdown by fund and by
individual Community programme and/or initiative and the amount of EU funds disbursed for pilot
projects and other measures or as direct payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and
other bodies in the State of Burgenland, charged to other budgetary headings since 1995;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?

(1999/C 142/171)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3460/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU funds to Kärnten (Austria)

With regard to the allocation of EU funds to the State of Kärnten, can the Commission provide information
as to:

1.

the total amount of EU structural fund appropriations provided, with a breakdown by fund and by
individual Community programme and/or initiative and the amount of EU funds disbursed for pilot
projects and other measures or as direct payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and
other bodies in the State of Kärnten, charged to other budgetary headings since 1995;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?

(1999/C 142/172)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3461/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU funds to Lower Austria

With regard to the allocation of EU funds to the State of Lower Austria, can the Commission provide
information as to:

1.

the total amount of EU structural fund appropriations provided, with a breakdown by fund and by
individual Community programme and/or initiative and the amount of EU funds disbursed for pilot
projects and other measures or as direct payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and
other bodies in the State of Lower Austria, charged to other budgetary headings since 1995;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3467/98 by Daniela RASCHHOFER to the Commission. Allocation of EU funds to Vienna (Austria)
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Austria, EU financing, EU initiative, EU programme, Structural Funds

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budgetary headings and disbursed since 1995 for pilot projects and other measures or as direct
payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and other bodies in the State of Tirol;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?

(1999/C 142/177)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3466/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU funds to Vorarlberg (Austria)

With regard to the allocation of EU funds to the State of Vorarlberg, can the Commission provide
information as to:

1.

the total amount of EU structural fund appropriations provided, with a breakdown by fund and by
individual Community programme and/or initiative, and the amount of EU funds charged to other
budgetary headings and disbursed since 1995 for pilot projects and other measures or as direct
payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and other bodies in the State of Vorarlberg;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?

(1999/C 142/178)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3467/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU funds to Vienna (Austria)

With regard to the allocation of EU funds to the State of Vienna, can the Commission provide information
as to:

1.

the total amount of EU structural fund appropriations provided, with a breakdown by fund and by
individual Community programme and/or initiative, and the amount of EU funds charged to other
budgetary headings and disbursed since 1995 for pilot projects and other measures or as direct
payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and other bodies in the State of Vienna;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-3459/98, E-3460/98, E-3461/98, E-3462/98,
E-3463/98, E-3464/98, E-3465/98, E-3466/98 and E-3467/98
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(19 January 1999)

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

(1999/C 142/179)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3478/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(12 November 1998)

Subject: Investigation into the state aid for the Lenzing Lyocell plant in the Austrian province of

Burgenland

In mid-October, the Commission announced that it would be carrying out an investigation into the aid
granted by Austria to the Lenzing Lyocell plant in the province of Burgenland.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3466/98 by Daniela RASCHHOFER to the Commission. Allocation of EU funds to Vorarlberg (Austria)
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Austria, EU financing, EU initiative, EU programme, Structural Funds

C 142/136

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21.5.1999

budgetary headings and disbursed since 1995 for pilot projects and other measures or as direct
payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and other bodies in the State of Tirol;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?

(1999/C 142/177)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3466/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU funds to Vorarlberg (Austria)

With regard to the allocation of EU funds to the State of Vorarlberg, can the Commission provide
information as to:

1.

the total amount of EU structural fund appropriations provided, with a breakdown by fund and by
individual Community programme and/or initiative, and the amount of EU funds charged to other
budgetary headings and disbursed since 1995 for pilot projects and other measures or as direct
payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and other bodies in the State of Vorarlberg;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?

(1999/C 142/178)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3467/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Allocation of EU funds to Vienna (Austria)

With regard to the allocation of EU funds to the State of Vienna, can the Commission provide information
as to:

1.

the total amount of EU structural fund appropriations provided, with a breakdown by fund and by
individual Community programme and/or initiative, and the amount of EU funds charged to other
budgetary headings and disbursed since 1995 for pilot projects and other measures or as direct
payments to research institutes, universities, undertakings and other bodies in the State of Vienna;

2.

the number of jobs created or saved with the help of these funds?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-3459/98, E-3460/98, E-3461/98, E-3462/98,
E-3463/98, E-3464/98, E-3465/98, E-3466/98 and E-3467/98
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(19 January 1999)

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

(1999/C 142/179)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3478/98

by Daniela Raschhofer (NI) to the Commission

(12 November 1998)

Subject: Investigation into the state aid for the Lenzing Lyocell plant in the Austrian province of

Burgenland

In mid-October, the Commission announced that it would be carrying out an investigation into the aid
granted by Austria to the Lenzing Lyocell plant in the province of Burgenland.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3669/98 by Gérard d'ABOVILLE to the Commission. Imports of canned tuna originating in Ecuador
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: D'ABOVILLE, European Parliament
Subjects: CCT duties, Ecuador, developing countries, import (EU), originating product, preserved product, quantitative restriction, sea fish, tariff quota

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(1999/C 182/157)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3657/98

by José García-Margallo y Marfil (PPE) to the Council

(4 December 1998)

Subject: ECB sanctions

On 7 July 1998 the ECB published a draft recommendation for a Council Regulation on the powers of the
European Central Bank to impose sanctions. The said regulation will enter into force on 1 January 1999.

Article 3(8), concerning procedural rules, states that the proceeds from sanctions imposed by the ECB will
belong to the ECB itself.

Will the Commission explain whether the Statute of the ECB contains specific provisions on how these
proceeds are to be utilised?

Reply

(8 February 1999)

On 23 November 1998 the Council adopted, pursuant to Article 108 paragraph 3 of the Treaty and Article
34.3 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, a Regulation
laying down the limits and the conditions for the imposition of sanctions by the ECB. This Regulation will
apply in its entirety as from 1 January 1999.

Article 3 paragraph 9 of this Regulation stipulates that the proceeds of sanctions imposed by the ECB on
undertakings for failure to comply with obligations under regulations or decisions adopted by the ECB shall
belong to the ECB.

The Statute of the ECB does not contain specific rules concerning the use of these proceeds.

(1999/C 182/158)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3669/98

by Gérard d’Aboville (UPE) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Imports of canned tuna originating in Ecuador

In January 1998, the Commission initiated an investigation of imports of canned tuna originating in Ecuador
with a view to reintroducing the Common Customs Tariff duty applicable to that product (1).

Imports of canned tuna originating in Ecuador and put into free circulation with preferential beneit during
1997 have exceeded the annual average of the last three years (1994,1995 and 1996), and that justified the
initiation of the investigation pursuant to Article 14 of Council Regulation (EC) 1256/96 (2).

To date, no findings of that investigation seem to have been notified either to the Member States or to the
interested parties.

Can the Commission indicate the reasons for this lack of transparency? Has the investigation been completed?
If so, what were its findings? Why have they not been notified to the Member States?

(1) OJ C 8, 13.1.1998.
(2) OJ L 160, 29.6.1996, p. 1.