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WRITTEN QUESTION E-1299/00 by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Council. Ability of Council to answer Parliamentary questions on time.
Date: 2000-04-27
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Council of the European Union, European Parliament, interinstitutional relations (EU), written question

C 46 E/166

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

13.2.2001

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(15 June 2000)

The Commission does not aim to increase cruelty towards animals. On the contrary, the Commission is
continuing its efforts to reduce the suffering inflicted on animals during testing, cut down on the number
of tests, and, as far as possible and within the shortest feasible timescale, eliminate animal suffering, an aim
also found in Directive 86/609/EEC regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other
scientific purposes (1).

The Commission took this objective into account when drawing up its proposed seventh amendment. It
does, in fact, propose to introduce a definitive ban in Europe on carrying out animal testing for both
finished cosmetic products and the ingredients used for these. In addition, since the key to solving this
problem is to perfect methods which substitute animal testing, the Commission is continuing its efforts to
develop alternative methods, making it compulsory to use these once they have been scientifically
validated at Community level. The Commission will also seek to ensure that these alternative methods
obtain the rapid approval of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, thus enabling
them to be used world-wide.

As for the contacts which took place during the drafting of this proposal, the Commission consulted all
the parties concerned by the issue of animal testing, including animal protection groups.

(1) OJ L 358, 8.12.1986.

(2001/C 46 E/191)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1299/00

by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Council

(27 April 2000)

Subject: Ability of Council to answer Parliamentary questions on time

Can the Council state why I did not receive an answer to my written question on Tax Discussions
(P-2219/99)
(which was submitted on 5 November 1999 and which should have been answered in
December) until 4 February 2000?

(2001/C 46 E/192)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1300/00

by Charles Tannock (PPE-DE) to the Council

(27 April 2000)

Subject: Solutions to the Council(cid:146)s frequent inability to answer Parliamentary questions on time

Can the Council indicate whether slow responses on the part of certain Member States are responsible for
the Council(cid:146)s frequent inability to answer Parliamentary questions on time, and if so, has thought been
given to setting a time limit for objections by states to suggested answers so that those answers can be
provided to Members of the Parliament within the allotted time frame?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 855/2000 of 27 April 2000 providing for the rejection of applications for export licences in relation to cereal products
Date: 2000-04-27
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: cereal flour, common wheat, export licence, export refund

28.4.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 103/51

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 855/2000

of 27 April 2000

providing for the rejection of applications for export licences in relation to cereal products

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/
1999 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/95 of
23 May 1995 laying down special detailed rules for the
application of the system of import and export licences for
cereals and rice (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
1432/1999 (4), and in particular Article 7(3) thereof,

Whereas:

The quantity covered by applications for advance fixing of
refunds for flour of common wheat and spelt could give rise to
speculation. It has therefore been decided to reject all applica-

tions for export licences for this product made on 26 April
2000,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1162/
95, applications for export licences with advance fixing of
refunds for products falling within CN code 1101 00 15 made
on 26 April 2000 shall be rejected.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 April 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 27 April 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 117, 24.5.1995, p. 2.
(4) OJ L 166, 1.7.1999, p. 56.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 863/2000 of 27 April 2000 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1897/1999
Date: 2000-04-27
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Finland, Sweden, award of contract, cereals, export refund, oats

L 103/62

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

28.4.2000

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 863/2000

of 27 April 2000

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in
Regulation (EC) No 1897/1999

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organization of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/
1999 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of
29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the
application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the
granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be
taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (3),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2513/98 (4),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1897/1999
of 2 September 1999 on a special intervention measure for
cereals in Finland and Sweden (5), as last amended by Regula-
tion (EC) No 2482/1999 (6), and in particular Article 8 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

an invitation to tender for the refund for the export of
oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from
Finland or Sweden to all third countries was opened
pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1897/1999;

(2)

(3)

(4)

Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1897/1999 provides
that the Commission may, on the basis of the tenders
notified, in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, decide to
make no award.

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of
Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 a maximum refund should
not be fixed.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 21 to 27
April 2000 in response to the invitation to tender for the
refund for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No
1897/1999.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 April 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 27 April 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 313, 21.11.1998, p. 16.
(5) OJ L 233, 3.9.1999, p. 10.
(6) OJ L 303, 26.11.1999, p. 3.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1207/00 by Ursula Schleicher (PPE-DE) to the Council. Bathing water Directive.
Date: 2000-04-27
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU environmental policy, bathing water

6.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 72 E/29

The first is a key action concerning the (cid:145)Cell factory(cid:146), aiming to promote the enhanced, safe and efficient
production of therapeutic substances. The second is an activity of a generic nature designed to evaluate
specific therapies in the hospital setting by means of
trials, thereby providing a
foundation for using therapies in accordance with evidence-based medicine.

large-scale clinical

Research projects now under way following calls for proposals in 1999 are looking at the best possible
therapeutic approaches to congenital metabolic disorders, congenital muscular dystrophy and rare
haematological disorders more specifically affecting children. Unfortunately, the Commission did not
receive any research proposals targeted more specifically towards the problem raised by the Honourable
Member.

New calls for proposals are due to be launched in October 2000, and again in 2001 and 2002 on the
dates published in the work programme. The Commission hopes these will attract research proposals
geared towards the improvement, efficacy and rational use of therapies specially designed for children.

(2001/C 72 E/031)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1207/00

by Ursula Schleicher (PPE-DE) to the Council

(27 April 2000)

Subject: Bathing water Directive

On 12 December 1996 the European Parliament gave its opinion at first reading on the Commission(cid:146)s
1994 proposal for a directive (COM(94) 0036) (1) amending Directive 76/60/EEC (2) on the quality of
bathing water.

When may we expect the Council(cid:146)s common position enabling Parliament to give its opinion at second
reading on this matter?

(1) OJ C 112, 22.4.1994, p. 3.
(2) OJ L 31, 5.2.1976, p. 1.

Reply

(18/19 September 2000)

In July 1998 delegations of Member States indicated their preference for the Commission to work out a
new proposal for a Bathing Water Directive given the fact that in the meantime the 1994 Commission
proposal is outdated.

The Council has been informed that the Commission has started an intensive consultation and working
programme with a view to present a communication by June 2000 which will take into account the
comments made by Member States, and all scientific technical and management experts concerned.

(2001/C 72 E/032)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1214/00

by Daniel Hannan (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(14 April 2000)

Subject: Van Buitenen parliamentary questions

How many written questions regarding Van Buitenen(cid:146)s allegations remain to be answered?

How long have the delays been in each instance?

What accounts for each delay?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1213/00 by Daniel Hannan (PPE-DE) to the Council. Working groups.
Date: 2000-04-27
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Council of the European Union, drafting of EU law, power of attorney

C 81 E/22

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

13.3.2001

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-1208/00 and E-1250/00

(28 September 2000)

The question of the 13 Iranian Jews has been raised in talks, on all possible occasions and at all levels,
between EU representatives and Iranian official representatives, notably during the visit of the Iranian
Foreign Minister Kharrazi to Helsinki in September 1999 and at the EU-Iran dialogue meeting in December.

In response to these representations (cid:129) and to such representations undertaken by the Member States of
the European Union (cid:129) the Iranian Government assured and re-assured the European Union that the
detained Jews would get a fair and transparent trial.

In April, just before the opening of the trial, the European Union expressed again to the Iranian authorities
the importance the EU attaches to this issue and recalled the Iranian commitments as to the conduct of the
trial.

The European Union has learnt with concern of the verdict pronounced by the revolutionary court in
Shiraz. It is disappointed that the trial was held in camera despite the assurances given by the Iranian
authorities. The European Union notes that the decision is open to appeal. In view of the significance it
attaches to this issue, it strongly hopes that the court of appeal will overturn the convictions. The European
Union will continue to express its concern to the Iranian authorities.

(2001/C 81 E/024)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1213/00

by Daniel Hannan (PPE-DE) to the Council

(27 April 2000)

Subject: Working groups

Will the Council supply a full list of all working groups, with their terms of reference?

Reply

(10 October 2000)

Under the second subparagraph of Article 19(3) of the Council(cid:146)s Rules of Procedure of 5 June 2000 (1)
(cid:145)The General Secretariat shall update and publish the list of preparatory bodies. Only the committees and
working parties on this list may meet as Council preparatory bodies.(cid:146)

The General Secretariat of the Council will send the Honourable Member the latest version of the list.

(1) OJ L 149, 23.6.2000, p. 21.

(2001/C 81 E/025)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1257/00

by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(19 April 2000)

Subject: Delays in salvaging the cargo of the stranded tanker (cid:145)Erika(cid:146) because of secrecy surrounding the

presence on board of special industrial waste

1.
Is the Commission aware of press reports ((cid:145)Le Parisien(cid:146) of 31 March and (cid:145)Rotterdams Dagblad(cid:146) of
1 April 2000) which assume that the (cid:145)Erika(cid:146), the tanker lost off the West coast of France in February, was
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1305/00 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Council. Question H-0191/00.
Date: 2000-04-27
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Austria, European Union membership, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, common foreign and security policy, extreme right, military intervention, war of independence

C 46 E/168

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

13.2.2001

The main points of criticism are the interference in a democratic process, the type of action decided on by
the fourteen EU States which are to be implemented not within the Union but outside this legal area, and
the controversial action of the Portuguese Presidency which gave the new Austrian government no
opportunity to put its views across.

The author explicitly points out that there are no grounds for the assumption that (cid:145)Austria is a less
democratic country than Ireland or any other EU Member State(cid:146).

In the light of this sound academic study:

(cid:129) is the Council familiar with the study,

(cid:129) if not, does it intend to obtain and examine it, and finally

(cid:129) what does it intend to do to put relations with Austria back on a normal footing?

Reply

(10 July 2000)

The Council has not examined the study to which the Honourable Member refers, and does not have a
view on it. The measures to which the question refers are not binding on the Council, and the Council has
not taken any view on them.

(2001/C 46 E/195)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1305/00

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Council

(27 April 2000)

Subject: Question H-0191/00

On 17 March 2000 I received a written reply to my oral question H-0191/00 on Israel and Russia. I should
point out that the Council discussed only the first and second paragraphs of my question while fully
ignoring the third, and decisive paragraph. In particular the Council failed to make the link with the action
currently being taken by fourteen Member States against Austria, which was the point of the question. The
question must therefore be regarded as largely unanswered, and I should now like a more detailed answer.

Reply

(10 July 2000)

The Council refers the Honourable Member to the answer given to his earlier question on this issue. Since
the last paragraph of this question was addressed to the Portuguese Presidency, it would not be appropriate
for the Council to respond. This is in any case an issue on which the Council has not taken a view.

(2001/C 46 E/196)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1310/00

by Nicholas Clegg (ELDR) to the Commission

(27 April 2000)

Subject: Labelling of textiles

What provisions exist governing labelling requirements at European or multi-lateral
for textile
products from non-EU countries? What steps does the Commission propose to take to introduce improved

level
Commission Regulation (EC) No 845/2000 of 27 April 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-04-27
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit

28.4.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 103/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 845/2000

of 27 April 2000

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and
vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(2)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

the standard
In compliance with the above criteria,
import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of
21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the
last
import arrangements
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1498/98 (2), and in particular
Article 4(1) thereof,

fruit and vegetables (1), as

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the
outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade nego-
tiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the
in
standard values for imports from third countries,
respect of the products and periods stipulated in the
Annex thereto.

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex
hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 April 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 27 April 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 198, 15.7.1998, p. 4.

L 103/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

28.4.2000

to the Commission Regulation of 27 April 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the
entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
068
204
999
052
999
052
999
052
204
212
220
624
999
388
400
404
508
512
528
720
804
999
388
512
528
720
999

139,7
107,3
84,7
110,6
89,4
89,4
81,1
81,1
67,1
32,2
44,8
24,6
45,3
42,8
99,6
95,4
97,1
95,9
93,9
87,1
105,0
83,6
94,7
79,7
80,7
77,1
59,5
74,3

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2543/1999 (OJ L 307, 2.12.1999, p. 46). Code ‘999’ stands for ‘of

other origin’.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 860/2000 of 27 April 2000 fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1707/1999
Date: 2000-04-27
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, common wheat, export refund, third country

28.4.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 103/59

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 860/2000

of 27 April 2000

fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender
issued in Regulation (EC) No 1707/1999

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30
June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in
cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1253/
1999 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of
29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the
application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the
granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be
taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (3),
as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2513/98 (4), and in
particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

An invitation to tender for the refund and/or the tax for
the export of common wheat to all third countries was
opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No
1707/1999 (5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No
2011/1999 (6).

Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 provides that
the Commission may, on the basis of the tenders noti-
in accordance with the procedure laid down in
fied,
Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, decide to fix

a maximum export refund taking account of the criteria
referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.
In that case a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose
bid is equal to or lower than the maximum refund, as
well as to any tenderer whose bid relates to an export
tax.

(3)

(4)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the cereal in question results
in the maximum export refund being fixed at
the
amount specified in Article 1.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 21 to 27 April 2000, pursuant to the
invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1707/1999,
the maximum refund on exportation of common wheat shall
be EUR 25,00/t.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 April 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 27 April 2000.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.
(2) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 313, 21.11.1998, p. 16.
(5) OJ L 201, 31.7.1999, p. 55.
(6) OJ L 248, 21.9.1999, p. 23.