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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1044/00 by Camilo Nogueira Román (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Chechen refugees.
Date: 2000-04-04
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU aid, Russia, aid to refugees

C 53 E/62

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.2.2001

Answer given by Mr Barnier on behalf of the Commission

(22 May 2000)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Questions E-0784/00 and
E-0818/00 by Mrs MiguØlez Ramos (1).

(1) OJ C 46 E, 13.2.2001, p. 42.

(2001/C 53 E/072)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1044/00

by Camilo Nogueira RomÆn (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(4 April 2000)

Subject: Chechen refugees

Recent press reports have highlighted the existence of 277 100 Chechen refugees, chiefly in Ingushetiya
but also in other neighbouring republics such as North Osetiya and Dagestan, in addition to the 42 000
people housed in provisional camps in Chechnya itself, at Asinovskaia and Sernovodsk west of Grozny.
What practical economic and political measures is the European Union taking as part of urgent and
effective action to remedy this tragic situation?

Answer given by Mr Nielson on behalf of the Commission

(12 May 2000)

Since the early stages of the present crisis, the Commission, through its Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO),
has been providing emergency assistance to the civilians displaced by the hostilities. While implementing
the programme in co-operation with the United Nations high commissioner for refugees (UNHCR), the
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
the Commission faced considerable operational constraints (important security problems for aid workers,
etc.). Nevertheless, the Commission managed to provide aid in a broad range of humanitarian fields (such
as food, shelter, public health, water and sanitation, essential relief items).

Currently the total financial allocation stands at € 7,4 million. So far, the programme has mainly focused
on Ingushetia, but it has also covered Daguestan and Georgia. At present, the main operational priority is
the resumption of operations in Chechnya itself, where activities had to be suspended in November 1999
due to security constraints. The Commission, in close co-ordination with other members of the interna-
tional community, continues to advocate the role of humanitarian actors in this emergency in its
negotiations with the Russian authorities.

(2001/C 53 E/073)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1045/00

by Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(4 April 2000)

Subject: Construction of a metro system in the metropolitan area of Oporto

Work is about to start on the construction of a metro system in the metropolitan area of Oporto in line
with a project agreed with the Commission.

Proposals have since been made for the addition of new stretches of track and changes to those originally
planned in response to transport problems in and around the city.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 715/2000 of 4 April 2000 on the issuing of system B export licences for fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-04-04
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, export refund, food aid

L 84/22

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

5.4.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 715/2000

of 4 April 2000

on the issuing of system B export licences for fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 of
14 November 1996 on detailed rules for implementing Council
Regulation (EEC) No 2200/96 as regards export refunds on
fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
298/2000 (2), and in particular Article 5(6) thereof,

Whereas:

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2782/1999 (3), as
amended by Regulation (EC) No 41/2000 (4), and
Commission Regulation (EC) No 67/2000 (5),
fix the
indicative quantities laid down for the issue of export
licences other than those requested in the context of
food aid.

information now available to the
In the light of
Commission,
quantities have been
exceeded in the case of tomatoes, walnuts in shell and
apples.

indicative

the

(1)

(2)

(3)

products covered by licences applied for under system B
from 24 January to 16 March 2000 should be the
indicative rate,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The percentages for the issuing of system B export licences, as
referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2190/96, and
applied for between 24 January 2000 and 16 March 2000, by
which the quantities applied for and the rates of refund applic-
able must be multiplied, shall be as fixed in the Annex hereto.

The above subparagraph shall not apply to licences applied for
in connection with food-aid operations as provided for in
Article 10(4) of
the Agreement on Agriculture concluded
during the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations.

Those overruns will be taken into account when the
quantities on which refunds are payable in respect of
subsequent periods are fixed. The rate of refund for all

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 April 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 4 April 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 16.
(3) OJ L 334, 28.12.1999, p. 26.
(4) OJ L 5, 8.1.2000, p. 43.
(5) OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 11.

5.4.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 84/23

ANNEX

Percentages for the issuing of licences and rates of refund applicable to system B licences applied for between 24
January 2000 and 16 March 2000

Product

Destination
or group
of destinations

Percentage for the
issuing of
licences

Rate of refund
(EUR/tonne net)

Tomatoes

Shelled almonds

Shelled hazelnuts

Walnuts in shell

Oranges

Lemons

Apples

A00

A00

A00

A00

A00

A00

F01

F02

F03, F04

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

20,0

50,0

114,0

73,0

50,0

45,0

40,0

40,0

40,0
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1046/00 by Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. EPAC restructuring plans.
Date: 2000-04-04
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: cereals, common commercial policy, control of State aid, job preservation, marketing, public sector

13.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 46 E/111

(2001/C 46 E/118)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1046/00

by Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(4 April 2000)

Subject: EPAC restructuring plans

The answer of 15 March 2000 given by Commissioner Franz Fischler on behalf of the Commission to my
Written Question E-0221/00 (1) on the EPAC Agro-Foods and Cereals Company states that Portugal
forwarded the final version of the restructuring plans to the Commission at the end of 1999 and that
the Commission would take a final position on the matter as soon as possible.

The Commission:

(cid:129) can it say when it will take its decision?

(cid:129) can it forward its position on the Portuguese Government(cid:146)s proposal, once it has been adopted?

(1) OJ C 26 E 26.1.2001, p. 21.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(28 April 2000)

It is not yet possible for the Commission to give a precise date for its final decision, given the possible
implications for it of proceedings in hand in the Court of Justice over Portugal(cid:146)s failure to apply the
Commission Decision of 9 July 1997 (1) on a State guarantee to EPAC.

The Commission(cid:146)s final decision will be immediately notified to the Portuguese Government.

(1) OJ L 311, 14.11.1997.

(2001/C 46 E/119)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1050/00

by Ole Krarup (EDD) to the Commission

(4 April 2000)

Subject: Cost of changeover to euro

In the general debate concerning the abolition of national currencies and the introduction of the common
currency, some Member States have focused on the cost of the changeover. According to the English firm
of chartered accountants, Chantrey Vellacott DFK, it will cost the UK 4,2 % of one year(cid:146)s national product
to convert pounds to euro.

In the light of the above, will the Commission say whether it has likewise made analyses of the costs
involved for each Member State in converting to the euro and, if so, will it disclose that information?

Is the Commission informed of any comparable studies carried out by independent analysts which shed
light on the possible costs of conversion? If so, will the Commission likewise disclose such information?