WRITTEN QUESTION E-1337/00 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission. Merger of Commercial Intertech Corporation with Parker Hannifin Corporation.
Date: 2000-05-04
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: common commercial policy, industrial enterprise, merger, multinational enterprise, worker consultation, workers' representation

13.2.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 46 E/173

However, the Commission is aware of the specific problems mentioned by the Honourable Member and
will
the third
Community support framework which are expected to start in June 2000.

take them into account during the negotiations of

the operational programmes of

(1) OJ L 213, 13.8.1999.
(2) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999.

(2001/C 46 E/201)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1337/00

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(4 May 2000)

Subject: Merger of Commercial Intertech Corporation with Parker Hannifin Corporation

Is the Commission aware of the merger between Commercial Intertech Corporation and Parker Hannifin
Corporation and its implications for European competitivity? Will the Commission investigate whether it is
appropriate for the merger to take place in the light of European competition policy? Will it undertake to
meet with representatives of the workforce to hear their views?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(14 June 2000)

The Commission has not been informed of the merger, which is the subject of the questions raised by the
Honourable Member.

With regard to the Commission meeting with representatives of the workforce of undertakings concerned
by a notified merger, in general the Commission is willing to meet with such representatives to hear their
views on the competition aspects of the operation. Furthermore, Article 18.4 of the Merger Regulation,
Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 of 21 December 1989, on the control of concentrations between
undertakings (1) provides for the entitlement of the recognized representatives of employees to be heard
upon application, in specific instances, most notably in the case of in-depth investigations.

(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989.

(2001/C 46 E/202)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1342/00

by Cristiana Muscardini (UEN) to the Commission

Subject: IAF and the Directorate-General for Competition

(4 May 2000)

Last February, Members of
the European Parliament received a dossier from the IAF (International
Automobile Federation) concerning the (cid:129) not altogether transparent (cid:129) links between the Directorate-
General for Competition and the Federation. Enclosed with the dossier was a copy of a letter sent on
1 February 2000 to the Commissioner responsible, formally asking him to state his position on four
points.

In the interests of improving transparency in the relations between certain much-discussed departments
and their contacts in the relevant sector, and ensuring public accountability, would the Commission
answer the following questions:

1. Did the Commission reply to the IAF(cid:146)s requests?

2.

3.

If so, what was the substance of the Commission(cid:146)s replies?

If not, why were the complaints that had been made not followed up?

4. When will the Commission take the necessary decisions to ensure transparency and honesty, which

were called for on all sides when the last Commission was turned out of office?