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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3535/98 by Richard CORBETT to the Council. The Council's assessment of legal base of proposals
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: CORBETT, European Parliament
Subjects: Council of Europe, European Commission, legal basis, proposal (EU)

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/95

(1999/C 182/126)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3535/98

by Richard Corbett (PSE) to the Council

(25 November 1998)

Subject: The Council’s assessment of legal base of proposals

Since the entry into force of the Single European Act, on how many occasions has the Council changed the
legal base proposed by the Commission?

On how many of these occasions did the proposal to change the legal base originate in the Council’s own legal
service and on how many occasions did the proposal come from one or more of the members of the Council?

Reply

(8 February 1999)

The examination by the Council of the legal basis for a Commission proposal is an integral part of the
examination of the proposal as a whole.

It sometimes happens that the Council considers that the legal basis proposed by the Commission is not
correct and decides to change it. In such cases, because the legal basis is an essential part of an act, the Council
re-consults the European Parliament. When discussing the legal basis for a proposed act the Council very often
asks its Legal Service for its opinion.

The Council does not have the data requested by the Honourable Member: to keep such statistics would
necessitate numbers of staff which it does not currently have.

(1999/C 182/127)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3544/98

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Transposition by Greece of telecommunications directives

(18 November 1998)

Through a series of presidential decrees and laws Greece has transposed a number of directives relating to
telecommunications into national law, notably Directives a) 95/51/EC (1) on the abolition of the restrictions on
the use of cable television networks: Presidential Decree 123/Gov. Journal A 103/15.5.98; b) 96/2/EC (2) on
mobile and personal communications: Presidential Decree 124/ Gov. Journal A 103/15.5.98; c) 93/97/EEC (3)
on satellite earth station equipment: Presidential Decree 122/Gov. Journal A 103/15.5.98; d) 94/46/EC (4) on
satellite communications: Presidential Decree 212/Gov. Journal A 166/25.8.97; and e) 96/19/EC (5) on the
implementation of full competition in telecommunications markets: Law 2578/98.

Given reports that the Commission is concerned about the correct transposition of the above directives, will it
say:

1. Does it consider that Greece has failed fully and properly to transpose the above directives?

2. Has the transposition of these directives posed problems in any Member States? If so, which Member

States are involved and which problems have arisen?

3. What measures has the Commission taken in respect of individual Member States to encourage them to

transpose the directives correctly?.

(1) OJ L 256, 26.10.1995, p. 49.
(2) OJ L 20, 26.1.1996, p. 59.
(3) OJ L 290, 24.11.1993, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 268, 19.10.1994, p. 15.
(5) OJ L 74, 22.3.1996, p. 13.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3507/98 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Community Statistical Programme
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU policy, EU programme, EU statistics, OSCE, economic and social cohesion













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Official Journal C 182 , 28/06/1999 P. 0089 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3507/98by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission(25 November 1998)Subject: Community Statistical ProgrammeWith reference to the proposal for a Council decision on the Community Statistical Programme (1998-2002) (COM(97) 735 final - 98/0012 CNS and CES 800/98-98/0012 CNS), although the proposal for a Council decision is approved and the choices made by the Commission in setting priorities are welcomed in view of the inadequacy of the budget heading allocated to Eurostat.Can the Commission ensure that economic and social cohesion is added to the three priorities laid down in Article 2 of this proposal for a decision?Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission(5 February 1999)The final opinion of the Parliament, delivered in the plenary session of 9 October 1998 and transmitted to Commission and Council, did not propose any amendment along the lines suggested by the Honourable Member. However, in detailed discussion of the Parliament opinion in the Council working group a modification was proposed to add economic and social cohesion to the list of policies to which particular attention will be accorded.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3513/98 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Counterfeit and pirated goods
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU customs procedure, customs fraud, customs regulations, export restriction, industrial counterfeiting, intellectual property

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/91

(1999/C 182/120)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3512/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Counterfeit and pirated goods

With reference to the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) 3295/94 laying down measures to prohibit the
release for free circulation, export, re-export or entry for a suspensive procedure of counterfeit and pirated
goods (COM(98) 25 final * 98/0018 ACC) (1), can the Commission call the attention of the national
governments to the urgent need for a speedier procedure as requested in the third part of the Agreement on
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)?

(1) OJ C 108, 7.4.1998, p. 63.

(1999/C 182/121)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3513/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Counterfeit and pirated goods

With reference to the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) 3295/94 laying down measures to prohibit the
release for free circulation, export, re-export or entry for a suspensive procedure of counterfeit and pirated
goods (COM(98) 25 final * 98/0018 ACC) (1), it should be noted that the system is faced with an unusual
difficulty in that at Community level the scope of the rules is limited whilst the implementing procedures are to
be laid down by national legislation.

For economic reasons, can the Commission harmonise that legislation so that the main provisions in this field
can be applied effectively?

(1) OJ C 108, 7.4.1998, p. 63.

(1999/C 182/122)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3523/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Denied-boarding compensation system

With reference to the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) 295/91 establishing common rules for a denied-
boarding compensation system in scheduled air transport (COM(98) 0041 final * 98/022 SYN) (1), can the
Commission propose a clear method of calculating increases in denied-boarding compensation and a
procedure for consulting the Member States and interested parties before adopting such increases?

(1) OJ C 120, 18.4.1998, p. 18.

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-3511/98, E-3512/98, E-3513/98 and E-3523/98
given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(4 February 1999)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings
as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3498/98 by Bernd LANGE to the Commission. German campaign to promote the sale of flowers
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: European Parliament, LANGE
Subjects: EU financing, Germany, action programme, consumer behaviour, floriculture, living plant, market research, sales promotion













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3498/98 by Bernd LANGE to the Commission. German campaign to promote the sale of flowers  


Official Journal C 207 , 21/07/1999 P. 0078 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3498/98by Bernd Lange (PSE) to the Commission(25 November 1998)Subject: German campaign to promote the sale of flowersIn accordance with Regulation No 2275/96 of 22 November 1996(1) the European Union finances measures in the live plants and floricultural products sector. The funds available are used to finance the German government's campaign "Flowers - the finest language in the world".1. What guarantees are there that the funds are used to increase sales of European flowers, thereby fulfilling an environmental objective in preventing unnecessary transport, and creating jobs regionally, thereby fulfilling a social objective?2. What criteria are there for what is contained in advertising in this connection? Does the substance of the attached information booklet match these criteria?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(7 January 1999)1. The objective of Community promotion of flowers is to increase the consumption of flowers and live plants grown in Europe.2. Article 6 of Regulation (EC) 803/98 laying down detailed rules for 1998 for the application of Council Regulation (EC) 2275/96 introducing specific measures for live plants and floricultural products(2) stipulates that the list of selected measures is to be drawn up, in particular, on the basis of the coherence of the strategies presented, the merits of the proposed measures, the expected impact of their implementation and the producer groups' capacity to implement the measures and the guarantees presented as to the groups' efficiency and representative nature. The Member States are to give preference to measures to be implemented in the territories of several Member States.The Commission will reply directly to the Honourable Member regarding the second part of his second question, since it has only just received the brochure in question.(1) OJ L 308, 29.11.1996, p. 7.(2) OJ L 115, 17.4.1998.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3722/98 by Antonios TRAKATELLIS to the Commission. Nuclear safety and pre-accession strategy adopted by Bulgaria
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: European Parliament, TRAKATELLIS
Subjects: Bulgaria, EU programme, Euratom loan, accession to the European Union, nuclear safety, radioactive waste, security of supply, waste management

21.5.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 142/147

1. What specific measures are involved, and what exactly are these increases?

2. Who will have access to these funds?

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(5 January 1999)

The Commission takes the view that it has no jurisdiction in this matter.

(1999/C 142/195)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3718/98

by Angela Sierra González (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(11 December 1998)

Subject: Sub-standard housing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain)

Urban redevelopment work is currently under way in the town of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary
Islands) to make way for the Las Canteras − El Confital Maritime Park, financed from Community funds
through the Operative Local Environment Programme (Programa Operativo de Medio Ambiente Local −
POMAL).

To enable this work to go ahead, the sites on which many of those living on the margins of society have
made their homes are being expropriated. However, no provision has been made for rehousing this group
of people, whilst the financial compensation they receive as a result of the expropriation is scarcely
adequate to make up for the loss of their current homes.

Is the Commission aware of this situation?

Does it believe that urban development programmes affecting groups like this with serious social
difficulties should make the latter’s needs a priority, so as to avoid generating further social exclusion of
the kind created by sub-standard housing?

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

(18 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 142/196)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3722/98

by Antonios Trakatellis (PPE) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Nuclear safety and pre-accession strategy adopted by Bulgaria

The Commission report concerning progress towards the accession of Bulgaria indicates that short term
priorities in the energy sector are inadequate and that the strategic development of the energy sector is
failing to target actual needs. Despite undertakings by Bulgaria as part of the European agreement with the
EU and the agreement on the Nuclear Safety Account to which the Community is a contributor, the
Bulgarian Government appears reluctant
to decommission the four nuclear reactors in Kozloduy
(Units 1-4) which not only are the most dangerous but also cannot be made safer for reasons of cost.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3512/98 by Amedeo AMADEO to the Commission. Counterfeit and pirated goods
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: EU customs procedure, customs fraud, customs regulations, export restriction, industrial counterfeiting, intellectual property

28.6.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 182/91

(1999/C 182/120)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3512/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Counterfeit and pirated goods

With reference to the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) 3295/94 laying down measures to prohibit the
release for free circulation, export, re-export or entry for a suspensive procedure of counterfeit and pirated
goods (COM(98) 25 final * 98/0018 ACC) (1), can the Commission call the attention of the national
governments to the urgent need for a speedier procedure as requested in the third part of the Agreement on
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement)?

(1) OJ C 108, 7.4.1998, p. 63.

(1999/C 182/121)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3513/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Counterfeit and pirated goods

With reference to the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) 3295/94 laying down measures to prohibit the
release for free circulation, export, re-export or entry for a suspensive procedure of counterfeit and pirated
goods (COM(98) 25 final * 98/0018 ACC) (1), it should be noted that the system is faced with an unusual
difficulty in that at Community level the scope of the rules is limited whilst the implementing procedures are to
be laid down by national legislation.

For economic reasons, can the Commission harmonise that legislation so that the main provisions in this field
can be applied effectively?

(1) OJ C 108, 7.4.1998, p. 63.

(1999/C 182/122)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3523/98

by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Denied-boarding compensation system

With reference to the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) 295/91 establishing common rules for a denied-
boarding compensation system in scheduled air transport (COM(98) 0041 final * 98/022 SYN) (1), can the
Commission propose a clear method of calculating increases in denied-boarding compensation and a
procedure for consulting the Member States and interested parties before adopting such increases?

(1) OJ C 120, 18.4.1998, p. 18.

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-3511/98, E-3512/98, E-3513/98 and E-3523/98
given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(4 February 1999)

The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings
as soon as possible.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3514/98 by Amedeo AMADEO Globalization and the Information Society
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: AMADEO, European Parliament
Subjects: OECD, code of conduct, communications policy, distance selling, electronics, international trade, intra-EU trade, legal code













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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3514/98 by Amedeo AMADEO Globalization and the Information Society  


Official Journal C 325 , 12/11/1999 P. 0013 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-3514/98by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission(25 November 1998)Subject: Globalization and the Information SocietyWith reference to the Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Globalization and the Information Society - The need for strengthened international coordination (COM(98) 50 final), it should be pointed out that the legal framework covering electronic communication as a whole is vast and concerns a number of different aspects: the application of VAT, conflict of jurisdiction and laws, labour law, copyright, protection of data and of the markets, consumer rights, validity of contracts, protection against fraud and crime, the problem of the content of communications, especially with regard to the protection of minors, etc.There is a need for European rules because 90 % of trade is intra-Community.Can the Commission therefore endeavour to ensure that the legal framework is drafted realistically, given that the more detailed it is the less likely it is to be recognised outside the Community, and that in other words the rules should do no more than lay down basic universally acceptable principles?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3724/98 by David HALLAM to the Commission. Radiation from electromagnetic fields and its effect on public health
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: European Parliament, HALLAM
Subjects: electromagnetic interference, health risk, public health, report, safety standard

21.7.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 207/77

(1999/C 207/101)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3491/98

by Luigi Moretti (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Presence of radio and television transmission towers in built-up areas

Radio and television transmission towers are increasingly being erected in the vicinity of built-up areas, and
sometimes even in town centres.

In view of the fact that the electromagnetic waves produced by these towers constitute a threat to public
health, which is reflected in the growing incidence of health problems such as deafness, sleeping disorders,
leukemia, etc:

1. Does the Commission intend to make it clearer that such towers located in built-up areas are potentially

dangerous?

2. Does it intend to consider drafting a proposal for a regulation laying down a safe distance for such towers

from houses and, in particular, from schools and hospitals?

(1999/C 207/102)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3724/98

by David Hallam (PSE) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Radiation from electromagnetic fields and its effect on public health

Is the Commission aware of any research into the effects of electromagnetic fields (created by telecommunica-
tion masts and overhead electricity wires) on human health or that of livestock grazing around these fields? If
no research has been carried out, would the Commission consider undertaking research into the effects on
public health of radiation from electromagnetic fields? If public health is found to be threatened in some way,
would the Commission consider introducing legislation to enable local, regional or national authorities to
regulate proposals to erect telecommunications masts?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-3491/98 and P-3724/98
given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(11 January 1999)

In June 1998 the Commission presented a proposal for a Council recommendation on the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (1). It takes account of the scientific opinion of the
International commission on non-ionising radiation, supported by the Commission’s scientific steering
committee. This text is currently being discussed by the Council, which has also transmitted the text for
opinion to the Parliament.

The results of current and future research in this area will be considered in the context of the reporting
procedure provided in this text.

(1) COM(98) 268 final.

(1999/C 207/103)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3492/98

by Luigi Moretti (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Pollution of surface water

The drainage systems in built-up areas are often not designed to convey surface water, or water from recent
rainfall, to water treatment plants. As a result, these waters flow into rivers, streams and lakes.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3492/98 by Luigi MORETTI to the Commission. Pollution of surface water
Date: 1998-11-25
Institutions: European Parliament, MORETTI
Subjects: EU environmental policy, surface water, wastewater, water pollution, water treatment

21.7.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 207/77

(1999/C 207/101)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3491/98

by Luigi Moretti (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Presence of radio and television transmission towers in built-up areas

Radio and television transmission towers are increasingly being erected in the vicinity of built-up areas, and
sometimes even in town centres.

In view of the fact that the electromagnetic waves produced by these towers constitute a threat to public
health, which is reflected in the growing incidence of health problems such as deafness, sleeping disorders,
leukemia, etc:

1. Does the Commission intend to make it clearer that such towers located in built-up areas are potentially

dangerous?

2. Does it intend to consider drafting a proposal for a regulation laying down a safe distance for such towers

from houses and, in particular, from schools and hospitals?

(1999/C 207/102)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-3724/98

by David Hallam (PSE) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Radiation from electromagnetic fields and its effect on public health

Is the Commission aware of any research into the effects of electromagnetic fields (created by telecommunica-
tion masts and overhead electricity wires) on human health or that of livestock grazing around these fields? If
no research has been carried out, would the Commission consider undertaking research into the effects on
public health of radiation from electromagnetic fields? If public health is found to be threatened in some way,
would the Commission consider introducing legislation to enable local, regional or national authorities to
regulate proposals to erect telecommunications masts?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-3491/98 and P-3724/98
given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(11 January 1999)

In June 1998 the Commission presented a proposal for a Council recommendation on the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (1). It takes account of the scientific opinion of the
International commission on non-ionising radiation, supported by the Commission’s scientific steering
committee. This text is currently being discussed by the Council, which has also transmitted the text for
opinion to the Parliament.

The results of current and future research in this area will be considered in the context of the reporting
procedure provided in this text.

(1) COM(98) 268 final.

(1999/C 207/103)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3492/98

by Luigi Moretti (NI) to the Commission

(25 November 1998)

Subject: Pollution of surface water

The drainage systems in built-up areas are often not designed to convey surface water, or water from recent
rainfall, to water treatment plants. As a result, these waters flow into rivers, streams and lakes.