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Commission Regulation (EC) No 2476/1999 of 24 November 1999 fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar for the 17th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1489/1999
Date: 1999-11-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export, export refund, white sugar

25. 11. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 302/9

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2476/1999

of 24 November 1999

fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar for the 17th partial invitation to tender issued
within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No
1489/1999

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13
September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets
in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the second subpara-
graph of Article 18(5) thereof,

and world markets in sugar, for the partial invitation to
tender in question;

(3)

(4)

following an examination of the tenders submitted in
response to the 17th partial
invitation to tender, the
provisions set out in Article 1 should be adopted;

the measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Sugar,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1489/1999 of 7 July
1999 on a standing invitation to tender to determine
levies and/or refunds on exports of white sugar (2),
requires partial invitations to tender to be issued for the
export of this sugar;

pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1489/
1999 a maximum export refund shall be fixed, as the
case may be, account being taken in particular of the
state and foreseeable development of the Community

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the 17th partial invitation to tender for white sugar issued
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1489/1999 the maximum
amount of the export refund is fixed at EUR 52,825/100 kg.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 November 1999.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 24 November 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 172, 8.7.1999, p. 27.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2477/1999 of 24 November 1999 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state
Date: 1999-11-24
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export, export refund, raw sugar, white sugar

L 302/10

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

25. 11. 1999

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2477/1999

of 24 November 1999

altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar exported in the natural state

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13
September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets
in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the third subparagraph
of Article 18(5) thereof,

(1) Whereas the refunds on white sugar and raw sugar
exported in the natural state were fixed by Commission
Regulation (EC) No 2436/1999 (2);

(2) Whereas it

follows from applying the detailed rules
contained in Regulation (EC) No 2436/1999 to the
information known to the Commission that the export

refunds at present in force should be altered to the
amounts set out in the Annex hereto,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The export refunds on the products listed in Article 1(1)(a) of
Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999, undenatured and exported in
the natural state, as fixed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No
2436/1999 are hereby altered to the amounts shown in the
Annex hereto.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 November 1999.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 24 November 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 252, 25.9.1999, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 297, 18.11.1999, p. 3.

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Official Journal of the European Communities

L 302/11

to the Commission Regulation of 24 November 1999 altering the export refunds on white sugar and raw sugar
exported in its unaltered state

ANNEX

Product code

1701 11 90 9100
1701 11 90 9910
1701 11 90 9950
1701 12 90 9100
1701 12 90 9910
1701 12 90 9950

Amount of refund

— EUR/100 kg —

43,22
43,18

43,22
43,18

(1)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)

1701 91 00 9000

0,4698

— EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg —

1701 99 10 9100
1701 99 10 9910
1701 99 10 9950

— EUR/100 kg —

46,98
49,15
46,94

1701 99 90 9100

0,4698

— EUR/1 % of sucrose × 100 kg —

(1) Applicable to raw sugar with a yield of 92 %;

if the yield is other than 92 %,
the refund applicable is calculated in accordance with the provisions of Article 19
(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999.

(2) Fixing suspended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2689/85 (OJ L 255, 26. 9.
1985, p. 12), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3251/85 (OJ L 309, 21. 11. 1985,
p. 14).
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2147/99 by Patrick Cox (ELDR) and Brian Crowley (UEN) to the Commission. Wine and beer taxation.
Date: 1999-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Ireland, beer, excise duty, infringement procedure (EU), wine

1.8.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 219 E/101

(2000/C 219 E/129)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2147/99

by Patrick Cox (ELDR) and Brian Crowley (UEN) to the Commission

Subject: Wine and beer taxation

(24 November 1999)

With regard to taxation per unit of alcohol, Ireland(cid:146)s taxation regime is arguably one of the most neutral,
in fiscal terms, in the EU, with the rates for beer, wine and spirits corresponding most closely to their
respective alcohol strength by volume. The wine to beer relationship is 1 to 3.3, and this corresponds to
the prevailing alcoholic strength by volume of 4o for beer to 12o for wine. The wine to beer excise
relationship operating in the UK is 1 to 3.4. Seven countries in the EU have no excise tax on wine.

Can the Commission explain its case against Ireland and justify its arguments which are based on
theoretical wines of 5o and 6o, wines which are simply not available in Ireland, or, indeed, even in very
small quantities in other Member States of the Union?

Answer given by Mr Bolkestein on behalf of the Commission

(17 January 2000)

In follow-up to Petition No 1229/97, forwarded to it by the Committee on Petitions, suggesting that wine
was being taxed less favourably than beer, the Commission contacted the Irish authorities for further
explanations.

After almost five months without any substantial reply from the Irish authorities the Commission decided
on 1 July 1999 to deliver a reasoned opinion under Article 226 (formerly Article 169) of the EC Treaty.

On 22 October 1999 the Irish government replied to the Commission(cid:146)s reasoned opinion. The Com-
mission is now considering this reply, which is subject to the confidentiality imposed by infringement
proceedings with regard to the Member State concerned.

(2000/C 219 E/130)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2149/99

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(24 November 1999)

Subject: Dietary Foods Directive

What measures will the Commission take to ensure that the Dietary Food Directive meets the requirements
of the international code for the marketing of breast milk and subsequent WHA resolutions?

(2000/C 219 E/131)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2150/99

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(24 November 1999)

Subject: Dietary Foods Directive

What consultation took place with experts on infant foods and their marketing when the Dietary Foods
Directive was being drawn up?
WRITTEN QUESTION P-2267/99 by SIR Robert Atkins (PPE-DE) to the Commission. The problems of the Millennium Bug at airports.
Date: 1999-11-24
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European Civil Aviation Conference, IATA, International Civil Aviation Organisation, air safety, air transport, competence of the Member States, data protection, impact of information technology

1.8.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 219 E/133

(2000/C 219 E/165)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2267/99

by SIR Robert Atkins (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(24 November 1999)

Subject: The problems of the Millennium Bug at airports

What actions has the Commission taken or will be taking to ensure that all International Airports within
Member States(cid:146) territory are secure from the threat of the so-called (cid:145)Millennium Bug(cid:146)?

(2000/C 219 E/166)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2303/99

by SIR Robert Atkins (PPE-DE) to the Commission

Subject: The problems of the Millennium Bug at airports

(13 December 1999)

Is the Commission satisfied that the safety and security of EU travellers is protected at international
airports from the threat of what is referred to as the (cid:145)Millennium Bug(cid:146)?

(2000/C 219 E/167)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2304/99

by SIR Robert Atkins (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(13 December 1999)

Subject: The problems of the Millennium Bug at airports

Will the Commission publish any Commission reports on the threat to equipment at international airports
caused by what is referred to as the (cid:145)Millennium Bug(cid:146)?

(2000/C 219 E/168)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2305/99

by SIR Robert Atkins (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(13 December 1999)

Subject: The problems of the Millennium Bug at airports

How many international airports with the EU have complied with the adjustments required to avoid
damage, danger or delay to passengers and freight caused by what is referred to as the (cid:145)Millennium Bug(cid:146)?

Joint answer
to Written Questions P-2267/99, E-2303/99, E-2304/99 and E-2305/99
given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(16 December 1999)

The role of the Commission in the domain of air transport and airports, as is the case with other sectors
where the year 2000 (Y2K) issue is relevant, is essentially to facilitate the dissemination of information. In
the primary
accordance with existing national competence and with the principle of subsidiarity,
responsibility for addressing the Y2K problem as regards airports falls upon the airport authorities and
the national civil aviation authorities. Safety regulations are internationally agreed on a worldwide basis
and the Member States have the responsibility to ensure compliance with rules and regulations applicable
to airports. A number of international organisations have their own role to play in accordance with their
own responsibilities.