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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 556/99 by Joaquín SISÓ CRUELLAS Young people's addiction to games machines
Date: 1999-03-12
Institutions: European Parliament, SISO CRUELLAS
Subjects: EU initiative, Spain, disaffection of young people, game of chance, rural region, young person

12.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 325/121

(1999/C 325/168)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0556/99

by Joaquín Sisó Cruellas (PPE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Young people’s addiction to games machines

The Saragossa Association of Reformed Gamblers (Asociación Zaragozana de Jugadores de Rehabilitación )
AZAJER) has reported an increase in the number of teenagers from rural areas addicted to games and slot
machines. The Association claims that rural societies do not view slot machines as being particularly harmful,
nor is it widely felt that addiction to games machines is an illness that should be treated.

Is there any EU initiative aimed at preventing and treating the problem of addiction to games machines?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(16 April 1999)

The Commission can inform the Honourable Member that there is no Community initiative aimed at
preventing and treating the problem of addiction to games machines.

(1999/C 325/169)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0577/99

by Antonio Tajani (PPE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Proposal to include city police among the high-risk groups

On Tuesday, 23 February 1999 five Milanese police officers were admitted to hospital with symptoms of
exhaust gas poisoning.

In the light of this latest incident, does the Commission believe that city police officers should be counted
among the high-risk groups?

Answer given by Mr Flynn on behalf of the Commission

(14 April 1999)

Article 2(1) of framework Directive 89/391/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements
in the safety and health of workers at work (1) states that the Directive applies to all sectors of activity, both
public and private.

However, paragraph 2 of this Article states that certain specific public service activities, such as the armed
forces, the police or the civil protection services, may be excluded, but only where ‘characteristics peculiar to
[these] activities inevitably conflict with it’. In that event, it is necessary to ensure that the safety and health of
workers is guaranteed, insofar as at all possible, in keeping with the objectives of the Directive.

In the light of these provisions, and where characteristics peculiar to the activities carried out by local police
officers do not inevitably conflict with the application of the provisions of the framework Directive, the
employer must evaluate the risks to which they are exposed and introduce appropriate measures to ensure
enhanced protection of the safety and health of these workers. Their identification as a risk group will therefore
depend on the type of activity carried out and on the specific conditions under which local police officers have
to work.

(1) OJ L 183, 29.6.1989.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 608/99 by Paul RÜBIG Slovakia's participation in the fifth framework research programme
Date: 1999-03-12
Institutions: European Parliament, RUEBIG
Subjects: Central and Eastern European countries, EU programme, Slovakia, accession to the European Union, association agreement (EU), enlargement of the Union, research programme, technological change

C 370/70

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.12.1999

(1999/C 370/096)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0608/99

by Paul Rübig (PPE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Slovakia’s participation in the fifth framework research programme

The Commission deems seven applicant countries (Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech
in the fifth framework programme for research and
Republic and Slovenia) suitable to take part
technological development.

Slovakia has not yet been mentioned, although known data on the country paint a positive picture of its
economic performance and its participation therefore seems on the cards.

On what criteria did the Commission base its assessment?

Why has Slovakia not yet been included in the proposal and when will it be included?

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

(21 April 1999)

The Commission approved a proposal concerning Slovakia’s application to take part in the fifth framework
programme on 24 February. The reason why some countries were included earlier than others is that
Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania sent the Commission their official letters of confirmation later than the
other seven applicant countries mentioned by the Honourable Member.

(1999/C 370/097)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0609/99

by Herbert Bösch (PSE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Support for newspapers and periodicals in the EU

Many publications carry reports on the European institutions. It would be interesting to know to what
extent European aid is given to this sector.

Can the Commission therefore say:

1. whether financial support is provided for publications in the EU;

2.

if so, which newspapers or periodicals receive support from the Commission;

3. what the budgetary allocation for these publications is?

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(7 May 1999)

There is no system whereby the Commission subsidises the press or publishers, apart from a small

1.
programme to assist with translation costs of literary works in lesser used languages.

2.
The Commission does however buy space in publications where necessary as, for example, to
advertise open competitions. It also purchases quantities of certain publications for its own use. In the
course of their information work certain Commission representations have provided assistance to journals
for extra copies of issues or supplementary pages relating to European matters. Expenditure of these kinds
would come from a number of different budget headings.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 551/1999 of 12 March 1999 fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 199th special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 429/90
Date: 1999-03-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, butter, production aid

13. 3. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 66/13

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 551/1999

of 12 March 1999

fixing the maximum aid for concentrated butter for the 199th special invitation
to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regula-
tion (EEC) No 429/90

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of
27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market
in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regula-
tion (EC) No 1587/96 (2), and in particular Article 7a(3)
thereof,

in accordance with Commission Regulation
Whereas,
(EEC) No 429/90 of 20 February 1990 on the granting by
invitation to tender of an aid for concentrated butter
intended for direct consumption in the Community (3), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 124/1999 (4), the
intervention agencies are opening a standing invitation to
tender for the granting of aid for concentrated butter;
whereas Article 6 of that Regulation provides that in the
light of the tenders received in response to each special
invitation to tender, a maximum amount of aid is to be
fixed for concentrated butter with a minimum fat content
of 96 % or a decision is to be taken to make no award;
whereas the end-use security must be fixed accordingly;

in the light of

the
Whereas,
maximum aid should be fixed at the level specified below
and the end-use security determined accordingly;

the tenders

received,

Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are
the Management
in accordance with the opinion of
Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 199th special
invitation to tender under the
standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EEC)
No 429/90, the maximum aid and the amount of the
end-use security shall be as follows:

— maximum aid:
— end-use security:

117 EUR/100 kg
129 EUR/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 March 1999.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 12 March 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 148, 28. 6. 1968, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 206, 16. 8. 1996, p. 21.
(3) OJ L 45, 21. 2. 1990, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 16, 21. 1. 1999, p. 19.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 595/99 by Ian WHITE Transport of live animals
Date: 1999-03-12
Institutions: European Parliament, WHITE
Subjects: EC Directive, Greece, Italy, Portugal, health certificate, national implementing measure, protection of animals, transport of animals, veterinary inspection

29.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 341/135

exemption relates to people who have worked less than one year in Switzerland. In such cases, periods of
employment in other Member States are not aggregated for the waiting period which has to be fulfilled in
order to be entitled to Swiss unemployment benefits (currently six months). This exemption should not under
normal circumstances concern Portuguese seasonal workers as, under the terms of Regulation 1408/71,
seasonal workers are those who do not reside in the country of their employment and are therefore entitled to
unemployment benefits in their country of residence (Portugal in this example).

Under this agreement seasonal workers are also entitled to take up residence in Switzerland, which will enable
them to apply for Swiss unemployment benefits once the national waiting period is fulfilled.

(1) OJ C 6, 10.1.1998.

(1999/C 341/189)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0593/99

by Nuala Ahern (V) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Second report on the application in Member States of Directive 92/3/Euratom of 3 February 1992

Why was the Commission so late in publishing, on 22 December 1998, the second report on the application
in Member States of Directive 92/3/Euratom (1) of 3 February 1992 on the supervision and control of
radioactive waste between Member States and into and out of the Community (COM(98) 778 final), which
only covers 1994-1995? What steps is it taking to make sure the report is published in a more timely fashion
in future?

(1) OJ L 35, 12.2.1992, p. 24.

Answer given by Mrs Bjerregaard on behalf of the Commission

(8 April 1999)

As stated in the reply to the Honourable Member’s Written Question E-371/98 (1), the complete data were not
received from Member States until mid-1997. The subsequent delay in compiling the report was due to
competing obligations.

The Commission has started preparing the third report which will cover the years 1996-1997, to be published
before the end of 1999, with the support of the advisory committee established by Article 19 of the Directive.

(1) OJ C 304, 20.10.1998.

(1999/C 341/190)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0595/99

by Ian White (PSE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Transport of live animals

France, Greece, Italy and Portugal are reported in the RSPCA Magazine ‘Animal Issues’ as having failed to
implement EU Directive (95/29/EC) (1)on the transport of live animals. What is the position and what action is
the Commission taking to ensure that there is strict compliance with European Union law?

(1) OJ L 148, 30.6.1995, p. 52.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 555/99 by Anita POLLACK India and the environment
Date: 1999-03-12
Institutions: European Parliament, POLLACK
Subjects: EU relations, India, cooperation policy, environmental protection

C 348/98

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

3.12.1999

(1999/C 348/122)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0551/99

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Improved library facilities in the European Union

(12 March 1999)

In the resolution contained in an own-initiative report (A4-248/98), the Commission is urged to support the
creation of libraries in the European Union under the fifth framework programme of research.

Has the Commission taken steps to create new libraries?

If it has when can those concerned table proposals for the creation or improvement of libraries and to whom
should such proposals be addressed?

Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission

(16 April 1999)

The Commission is positively pursuing the need for further action in response to the own initiative report
A4-248/98 on the role of libraries in the modern world. It is therefore currently preparing a communication
addressing a number of specific issues facing libraries and raised in the report, such as lifelong learning,
copyright, services in support of literacy, and wider collaboration between libraries on access to knowledge
resources and services.

In addition the Information society technologies (IST) programme in general , and key action 3 ‘multimedia
content and tools’ in particular , offers a large scope for libraries to participate in cooperative research under
the fifth framework programme. Two calls for proposals are already scheduled in 1999 for the IST programme
and will be advertised in the Official journal.

(1999/C 348/123)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0555/99

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: India and the environment

Who will take part in the forthcoming high level meeting between the EU and India on environmental issues?

Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission

(14 April 1999)

There are currently no plans to hold a Community-India high level meeting on the environment. Environ-
mental issues are, however, discussed regularly in the framework of Community-India cooperation, as was the
case recently in the meetings of the sub-commission on development and of the joint commission that took
place on 13 and 14 January 1999, respectively.

As a follow-up to the joint commission meeting, bilateral discussions are under way on the establishment of a
number of working groups of experts, including a working group on the environment.

Environment has been designated as one of the three main areas of the cooperation programme with India, in
addition to primary education and basic health. This is in line with the Commission’s communication on an
‘EU India Enhanced Partnership (1)’.

Furthermore, the Commission has in recent months made proposals to the Indian side to deepen the bilateral
dialogue and cooperation on the environment, also as part of the Commission’s endeavour to promote
exchanges on soft security issues.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 551/99 by Alexandros ALAVANOS Improved library facilities in the European Union
Date: 1999-03-12
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, European Union, library, report, research policy

C 348/98

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

3.12.1999

(1999/C 348/122)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0551/99

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Improved library facilities in the European Union

(12 March 1999)

In the resolution contained in an own-initiative report (A4-248/98), the Commission is urged to support the
creation of libraries in the European Union under the fifth framework programme of research.

Has the Commission taken steps to create new libraries?

If it has when can those concerned table proposals for the creation or improvement of libraries and to whom
should such proposals be addressed?

Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission

(16 April 1999)

The Commission is positively pursuing the need for further action in response to the own initiative report
A4-248/98 on the role of libraries in the modern world. It is therefore currently preparing a communication
addressing a number of specific issues facing libraries and raised in the report, such as lifelong learning,
copyright, services in support of literacy, and wider collaboration between libraries on access to knowledge
resources and services.

In addition the Information society technologies (IST) programme in general , and key action 3 ‘multimedia
content and tools’ in particular , offers a large scope for libraries to participate in cooperative research under
the fifth framework programme. Two calls for proposals are already scheduled in 1999 for the IST programme
and will be advertised in the Official journal.

(1999/C 348/123)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0555/99

by Anita Pollack (PSE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: India and the environment

Who will take part in the forthcoming high level meeting between the EU and India on environmental issues?

Answer given by Mr Marín on behalf of the Commission

(14 April 1999)

There are currently no plans to hold a Community-India high level meeting on the environment. Environ-
mental issues are, however, discussed regularly in the framework of Community-India cooperation, as was the
case recently in the meetings of the sub-commission on development and of the joint commission that took
place on 13 and 14 January 1999, respectively.

As a follow-up to the joint commission meeting, bilateral discussions are under way on the establishment of a
number of working groups of experts, including a working group on the environment.

Environment has been designated as one of the three main areas of the cooperation programme with India, in
addition to primary education and basic health. This is in line with the Commission’s communication on an
‘EU India Enhanced Partnership (1)’.

Furthermore, the Commission has in recent months made proposals to the Indian side to deepen the bilateral
dialogue and cooperation on the environment, also as part of the Commission’s endeavour to promote
exchanges on soft security issues.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 536/99 by Daniel VARELA SUANZES- CARPEGNA Fish product canning industry and aquaculture in the European Union
Date: 1999-03-12
Institutions: European Parliament, VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA
Subjects: EU control, administrative cooperation, aquaculture, cannery, customs cooperation, customs fraud, customs regulations, fishery product, fraud, preserved product













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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0536/99by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission(12 March 1999)Subject: Fish product canning industry and aquaculture in the European UnionAt its June 1998 part-session the European Parliament debated and adopted the own-initiative report on the fish product canning industry and aquaculture in the European Union (A4-0137/98)(1), in the conclusions to which, inter alia, it considered that "there is a need to set up within the EU Anti-Fraud Unit (UCLAF) a department specialising in fisheries, capable of stepping in to investigate the correct application of the rules on product origin and Community legislation on the marketing and transport of fish products".Can the Commission say what measures have been taken to comply with Parliament's request?Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission(26 April 1999)The Commission has, within its Task force for the coordination of the fight against fraud, a specific unit dealing with own resources. This unit is responsible for launching investigations, including investigations into fisheries fraud, on the basis of Community legislation such as Council Regulation (EC) 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters(2). One of the principal tasks of the specialised investigators within this unit is therefore to ensure the correct application of the rules of origin.The Commission adopted on 17 March 1999(3) a package of proposals to strengthen its antifraud service (Commission Decision establishing a fraud office, proposal for amended Council regulation concerning investigations conducted by the fraud office and draft inter-institutional agreement).These proposals will give an opportunity to the Commission to reinforce its antifraud activities, including the control of the correct application of the rules of origin.(1) OJ C 210, 6.7.1993, p. 295.(2) OJ L 82, 22.3.1997.(3) COM(99) 140 final.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 609/99 by Herbert BÖSCH Support for newspapers and periodicals in the EU
Date: 1999-03-12
Institutions: BOESCH, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, EU publication, administrative expenditure (EU), advertising, dissemination of EU information, financial aid, press, promotion of the European idea

C 370/70

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

21.12.1999

(1999/C 370/096)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0608/99

by Paul Rübig (PPE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Slovakia’s participation in the fifth framework research programme

The Commission deems seven applicant countries (Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech
in the fifth framework programme for research and
Republic and Slovenia) suitable to take part
technological development.

Slovakia has not yet been mentioned, although known data on the country paint a positive picture of its
economic performance and its participation therefore seems on the cards.

On what criteria did the Commission base its assessment?

Why has Slovakia not yet been included in the proposal and when will it be included?

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

(21 April 1999)

The Commission approved a proposal concerning Slovakia’s application to take part in the fifth framework
programme on 24 February. The reason why some countries were included earlier than others is that
Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania sent the Commission their official letters of confirmation later than the
other seven applicant countries mentioned by the Honourable Member.

(1999/C 370/097)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0609/99

by Herbert Bösch (PSE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Support for newspapers and periodicals in the EU

Many publications carry reports on the European institutions. It would be interesting to know to what
extent European aid is given to this sector.

Can the Commission therefore say:

1. whether financial support is provided for publications in the EU;

2.

if so, which newspapers or periodicals receive support from the Commission;

3. what the budgetary allocation for these publications is?

Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission

(7 May 1999)

There is no system whereby the Commission subsidises the press or publishers, apart from a small

1.
programme to assist with translation costs of literary works in lesser used languages.

2.
The Commission does however buy space in publications where necessary as, for example, to
advertise open competitions. It also purchases quantities of certain publications for its own use. In the
course of their information work certain Commission representations have provided assistance to journals
for extra copies of issues or supplementary pages relating to European matters. Expenditure of these kinds
would come from a number of different budget headings.