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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3461/98 by Daniela RASCHHOFER to the Commission. Allocation of EU funds to Lower Austria
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Austria, EU financing, EU initiative, EU programme, Structural Funds

C 142/134

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.5.1999

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?
98/726/EC: Commission Decision of 24 November 1998 on a derogation from Decision 71/128/EEC on the Advisory Committee on Fisheries (notified under document number C(1998) 3591)
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: advisory committee (EU), appointment of staff, common fisheries policy, professional association

L 345/54

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

19. 12. 98

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 24 November 1998

on a derogation from Decision 71/128/EEC on the Advisory Committee on Fish-
eries

(notified under document number C(1998) 3591)

(98/726/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Whereas an Advisory Committee on Fisheries was set up
by Commission Decision 71/128/EEC (1), as last amended
by Decision 97/246/EC (2);

Whereas by Decision 97/246/EC a limit of 18 months
was set on the terms of office of the members of the
Committee so that the Committee’s role and the way it
functions could be adjusted to take account of changes
which have occurred since it was set up, by improving the
consultation process and the conditions under which the
Committee operates;

Whereas the Commission has not completed work on
drawing up suitable provisions on the structure of the
Committee and its working procedures in time for a new
Decision to be adopted before the expiry of the present
Committee’s terms of office;

Whereas the Committee should continue to function
until a new Decision can be adopted,

Article 1

By way of derogation from Articles 4 and 5 of Decision
71/128/EEC, the members of the Advisory Committee on
Fisheries as well as the Chairman and the two Vice-
Chairmen, shall remain in office until the date of the
appointment of the new Committee or until 31 July 1999
at the latest.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply with effect from 15 November
1998.

Done at Brussels, 24 November 1998.

For the Commission

Emma BONINO

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 68, 22. 3. 1971, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 97, 12. 4. 1997, p. 27.
ASSENT No 2/98 given by the Council pursuant to Article 55(2)(c) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, with a view to enabling the Commission to grant financial aid of ECU 28 000 000 arising from the levy in accordance with Article 50 of the said Treaty for 38 technical coal research projects in 1998
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: ECSC Treaty, European Commission, applied research, coal, financial aid, research project

8.12.98

EN

Official  Journal  of  the  European  Communities

C  381/7

II

(Preparatory  Acts)

COUNCIL

ASSENT  No  2/98

given  by  the  Council  pursuant  to  Article  55(2)(c)  of  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Coal
and  Steel  Community,  with  a  view  to  enabling  the  Commission  to  grant  financial  aid  of
ECU  28(cid:216)000(cid:216)000  arising  from  the  levy  in  accordance  with  Article  50  of  the  said  Treaty  for  38
technical  coal  research  projects  in  1998

(98/C  381/06)

This  aid  will  be  broken  down  as  follows:

-(cid:217)Community  coal  research  programme:  ECU  27(cid:216)367(cid:216)772

-(cid:217)additional  research  and  dissemination  of  information  and  related  costs:  ECU  632(cid:216)228

By  letter  of  8  October  1998,  the  Commission  of  the  European  Communities  requested  the
assent  of  the  Council  of  the  European  Union  pursuant  to  Article  55(2)(c)  of  the  Treaty  estab(cid:220)
lishing  the  European  Coal  and  Steel  Community  to  the  advisability  of  granting  financial  aid  of
ECU  28(cid:216)000(cid:216)000  for  38  technical  coal  research  projects  in  1998.

The  Council  gave  the  assent  requested  by  the  Commission  at 
24  November  1998.

it  2138th  meeting  on

For  the  Council

The  President

W.  RUTTENSTORFER
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3440/98 by Roberta ANGELILLI Abduction of two children in Libya
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: ANGELILLI, European Parliament
Subjects: Libya, care of mothers and infants, child, child care, custody, diplomatic protection, family relationship, illegal restraint

11.10.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 289/49

(1999/C 289/064)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3440/98

by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Abduction of two children in Libya

There recently appeared in the Italian press the story of Anisa and Amira, the daughters of two women,
Antonia Bartoli and Barbara De Dominicis, and of a Libyan, Abubaker al Sherif, who in 1996, claiming to be a
political refugee, abducted the two girls. Following a series of appeals to the Libyan courts on the basis of
Libyan law, custody was awarded to the children’s natural mothers, provided that they reside in Libya. On
21 June, following an appeal submitted by the father, the decision to award custody to the mothers was once
again upheld. Abubaker al Sherif is currently in hiding in Libya, together with the two girls.

On the basis of the above, does the Commission not think that it should make representations to the Libyan
authorities in order to ask for greater efforts to be made in the investigations which are meant to lead to the
arrest of the father and the return of the children to their own mothers in accordance with what has been
decided under Libyan law?

Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission

(7 December 1998)

Having no contractual ties with Libya, the Commission possesses no first-hand information on the cases cited
by the Honourable Member.

This is not a matter for the Commission but for the relevant national and consular authorities.

(1999/C 289/065)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3442/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Ambient air

With reference to the proposal for a Council directive relating to limit values for sulphur dioxide, oxides of
nitrogen, particulate matter and lead in ambient air (COM(97) 500 final 7 97/0266/SYN) (1), could the
Commission ascertain whether or not the limit values for sulphur dioxide (SO2) could come into force as early
as 2005 (the scheduled date for other harmful substances) and not just in 2010, as laid down in the proposal
for a directive?

(1) OJ C 9, 14.1.1998, p. 6.

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(26 January 1999)

The proposal for a Council directive relating to limit values for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of
nitrogen, particulate matter and lead (1), does in fact set limit values for sulphur dioxide to come into force in
2005. If the Honourable Member is referring to the limit values for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) to protect health to
be met by 1 January 2010, it is the Commission’s view that a faster timetable is not technically feasible for the
Community as a whole. Individual Member States may set shorter timescales if they so choose.

(1) OJ C 360, 23.11.1998.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3416/98 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Kidney transplants
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: blood transfusion, competence of the Member States, health legislation, information, organ transplantation, public health

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/81

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(22 January 1999)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to her Written Question E-3040/98 (1).

(1)

See page 40.

(1999/C 182/102)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3414/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(17 November 1998)

Subject: Heart transplants

Does the Commission have data concerning the incidence of heart transplants in each of the Member States?

Does it agree that it is necessary, in view of the importance of and increasingly frequent recourse to this
procedure, to conduct a survey on the basis of which to draw up rules and initiatives that are the same for
everyone?

(1999/C 182/103)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3415/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Liver transplants

Does the Commission have data concerning the incidence of liver transplants in each of the Member States?

Does it agree that it is necessary, in view of the importance of and increasingly frequent recourse to this
procedure, to conduct a survey on the basis of which to draw up rules and initiatives that are the same for
everyone?

(1999/C 182/104)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3416/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Kidney transplants

The problem of kidney transplants is a cause for grave concern throughout the Community in view of the large
number of candidates for the operation who suffer from serious and chronic kidney failure and undergo
dialysis, compared to the number who are operated on.

To avoid speculation and graft in connection with the tracing of available kidneys, does the Commission agree
that it is necessary to coordinate these activities by harmonising the relevant rules in all the Community
countries?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3429/98 by Bill MILLER to the Commission. Subsidies to the wine industry
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament, MILLER
Subjects: common organisation of markets, financial aid, redirection of production, single market, wine

C 182/84

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

28.6.1999

(1999/C 182/108)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3429/98

by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Subsidies to the wine industry

I refer to the answer given by Commissioner Fischler (E-2198/98 (1)) on the above topic.

It indicates that a proposal for a Council regulation (EC) on the common organisation of the market in wine
does provide for expenditure higher than the average over the last few wine years. Is this in addition to the aid
which is envisaged under the Agenda 2000 proposals?

(1)

See page 3.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(22 December 1998)

The initial forecasts of expenditure in the wine sector under Agenda 2000 (1) as presented on 15 July 1997 did
not take into account the draft proposal for reforming the sector. These forecasts were based on estimated
expenditure as a result of expected production in the following wine year and the legislation in force.

The draft proposal for reforming the common organisation of the wine market presented by the Commission
on 16 July 1998 (2) (a year after Agenda 2000) provides for schemes to redirect wine-growing to adjust to
market requirements and eventually avoid surpluses. The expenditure on this conversion effort will put up
spending slightly in the first years after the reform but will produce a rationalisation of the market over the
medium term.

The financial framework for Agenda 2000 is being updated as more precise information becomes available.
This also applies to the market organisation for wine, which will be included in the new financial perspective
covering Agenda 2000.

(1) COM(97) 2000 final.
(2) OJ C 271, 31.8.1998.

(1999/C 182/109)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3430/98

by Jaime Valdivielso de Cué (PPE) to the Commission

(24 November 1998)

Subject: Fisheries

The first round of high-level fisheries consultations between the EU (represented by António Cavaco, Director-
General for Fisheries at the Commission) and Japan took place on 17 July 1998. One of the specific matters
dealt with was the dispute with Japan over fish aggregation devices used to catch tuna in the Bay of Biscay.
Furthermore, a large number of Basque families remain dependent on these fishing grounds, in which Basque
fishermen have used traditional vessels and equipment for some time past.

Will the Commission provide information on the overall outcome of the said consultations, with specific
reference to their impact on the Basque fishermen who depend on the aforementioned fishing grounds?

Answer given by Ms Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(21 December 1998)

As far as the Commission is aware, the Japanese fleet does not use fish aggregation devices for tuna fishing in
the Bay of Biscay.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3425/98 by Dietrich ELCHLEPP to the Commission. Breakdown of EU subsidies for Baden-Württemberg (SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER)
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: ELCHLEPP, European Parliament
Subjects: Baden-Württemberg, EU aid, EU programme, financial aid

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/83

(1999/C 182/106)

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 1995-97?

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

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(25 February 1999)

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to
Parliament’s Secretariat.

(1999/C 182/107)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3427/98

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Imposition by Turkey of duty on cotton imports

(24 November 1998)

The Turkish Government recently imposed duty of 35 US cents a kilo on ginned cotton imports, despite the
fact that the Customs Union Agreement provides that the signatory states may not impose customs duty or
levies on trade amongst themselves.

Since this duty is at odds with the commitments assumed by Turkey vis-à-vis the European Union, will the
Commissions say:

1.

Is the imposition of this duty in keeping with the spirit and letter of Customs Union?

2. Did Turkey absolutely require the prior consent of the EU before imposing this duty? Did the EU give its

consent?

Answer given by Mr van den Broek on behalf of the Commission

(16 December 1998)

As mentioned by the Honourable Member, the Turkish authorities adopted a decree No 23462, dated
13 September 1998, establishing a customs levy of 35 cents per kilogramme on raw cotton and a surtax of
35 cents per kilogramme on cotton export. By another decree No 23489, dated 10 October 1998, the export
tax has been removed and the import duties reduced from 35 cents per kilogramme to 5,2 %. These decrees
have been adopted without the prior consultation of the Commission foreseen for such trade measures on
industrial products in Decision No 1/95 of the Community-Turkey association council on the customs union.

The Commission considers that the measure still in force is not in line with the customs union obligations as
set out in Article 4 of Decision No 1/95 under which no new customs duties on imports or exports or any
charges having equivalent effect can be introduced between the two parties.

The Commission is raising the matter with the Turkish authorities through the appropriate channels.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3459/98 by Daniela RASCHHOFER to the Commission. Allocation of EU funds to Burgenland (Austria)
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament
Subjects: Austria, EU financing, EU initiative, EU programme, Structural Funds

C 142/134

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.5.1999

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. 3427/98 by Alexandros ALAVANOS to the Commission. Imposition by Turkey of duty on cotton imports
Date: 1998-11-24
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: Association Council (EU), CCT duties, Türkiye, cotton, customs union, import tax

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/83

(1999/C 182/106)

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 1995-97?

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

Supplementary answer
given by Mr Santer on behalf of the Commission

(25 February 1999)

In view of the length of its answer, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to
Parliament’s Secretariat.

(1999/C 182/107)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3427/98

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Imposition by Turkey of duty on cotton imports

(24 November 1998)

The Turkish Government recently imposed duty of 35 US cents a kilo on ginned cotton imports, despite the
fact that the Customs Union Agreement provides that the signatory states may not impose customs duty or
levies on trade amongst themselves.

Since this duty is at odds with the commitments assumed by Turkey vis-à-vis the European Union, will the
Commissions say:

1.

Is the imposition of this duty in keeping with the spirit and letter of Customs Union?

2. Did Turkey absolutely require the prior consent of the EU before imposing this duty? Did the EU give its

consent?

Answer given by Mr van den Broek on behalf of the Commission

(16 December 1998)

As mentioned by the Honourable Member, the Turkish authorities adopted a decree No 23462, dated
13 September 1998, establishing a customs levy of 35 cents per kilogramme on raw cotton and a surtax of
35 cents per kilogramme on cotton export. By another decree No 23489, dated 10 October 1998, the export
tax has been removed and the import duties reduced from 35 cents per kilogramme to 5,2 %. These decrees
have been adopted without the prior consultation of the Commission foreseen for such trade measures on
industrial products in Decision No 1/95 of the Community-Turkey association council on the customs union.

The Commission considers that the measure still in force is not in line with the customs union obligations as
set out in Article 4 of Decision No 1/95 under which no new customs duties on imports or exports or any
charges having equivalent effect can be introduced between the two parties.

The Commission is raising the matter with the Turkish authorities through the appropriate channels.