do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1797/00 by Jonas Sjöstedt (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Cutbacks in Swedish customs service.
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Småland and the islands (Sweden), Sweden, collective dismissal, competence of the Member States, customs inspection, external border of the EU, extra-EU trade, size of business

C 89 E/88

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.3.2001

As to the compatibility of the aid with the common market, point 3.4 of the guidelines states that the
Commission does not normally approve operating aid, which relieves firms of costs resulting from the
pollution they cause. However, the Commission may authorise a temporary relief from new environmental
taxes where it is necessary to offset losses in competitiveness, particularly at international
In
principle, the aid should be degressive. A further factor to be taken into account is what the firms
concerned have to do in return, to reduce their pollution. The reduced CO2 tax rate on coal and natural
gas used in industrial manufacturing was approved until the end of 1999. The Commission has just
received further information from the Swedish authorities on the planned prolongation of the scheme, and
will proceed to assess it (2).

level.

(1) OJ C 72, 10.3.1994.
(2) State aid case N 2/2000.

(2001/C 89 E/091)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1797/00

by Jonas Sj(cid:246)stedt (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(8 June 2000)

Subject: Cutbacks in Swedish customs service

What are the Commission(cid:146)s views on the proposal for cutbacks in the Swedish customs service, which
include a risk that Gotland, for example, will be left completely unmanned? Since Gotland should be
regarded as an external EU border, has the Commission examined the customs service(cid:146)s reductions in staff
and its plans for future activities?

Answer given by Mr Bolkestein on behalf of the Commission

(19 July 2000)

The legal basis for protecting the external borders of the Community when it comes to matters of
Community competence is contained in the relevant Community legislation. Member States, acting on the
basis of such legal provisions, apply any resulting measures on behalf of the Community. The manner in
which they do this and the resources allocated to such actions fall under the responsibility of Member
States. The Commission is then able to check the application of any such measures through control visits
to Member States under its own resources responsibilities. The Commission also works with Member
States under the Customs 2002 programme on means of ensuring greater effectiveness of controls across
the Community.

(2001/C 89 E/092)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1798/00

by Jonas Sj(cid:246)stedt (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

(8 June 2000)

Subject: Ban on fireworks

A ban on the sale of fireworks is being discussed in Sweden. Is such a ban consistent with internal market
principles concerning the free movement of goods when fireworks are allowed to be sold in other Member
States?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1779/00 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission. EU fishing agreements with Morocco.
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Morocco, fishing agreement, fishing area, negotiation of an agreement (EU)

C 89 E/84

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

20.3.2001

The Commission therefore contends that the report and map published in European Newsletter No 9 were
sufficient to convey the most important information concerning Quick Start aid to road development in
Bosnia and Herzegovina. While trying to ensure that all published material is reliable, it does not appear
that corrective measures are required in this case.

(2001/C 89 E/086)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1779/00

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(8 June 2000)

Subject: EU fishing agreements with Morocco

Is the European Commission aware that the coastal waters south of 27(cid:176)4’ parallel lie off disputed territory?

Does it therefore acknowledge that it is neither right nor proper to include these off-shore waters in any
fisheries agreement with Morocco?

Will it therefore accept that the territorial waters south of the parallel 27(cid:176)4’ should not constitute part of
the current EU fisheries agreement being negotiated with Morocco?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(7 July 2000)

In the possible negotiations with Morocco, the Commission will refer to the (cid:145)fishing zone of Morocco(cid:146), this
area being defined by the (cid:145)waters falling within sovereignty and/or within the jurisdiction of Morocco(cid:146).

This definition does not prejudge in any way the status of the waters to the south of parallel 27(cid:176)4’, this
question being governed by international law, and more particularly, by the various resolutions of the
United Nations, to which the Community has constantly given its support.

(2001/C 89 E/087)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1780/00

by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission

(8 June 2000)

Subject: Alyssandrakis report on space policy

This report, adopted in the European Parliament on 18 May 2000, calls on the European Commission to
organise a conference of the space powers, namely the European Union, Russia, USA, Japan and China, to
discuss cooperation on the development of launch vehicles and the creation of a GSSP.

Is the Commission planning to respond to Parliament(cid:146)s call? If so, when approximately is it planned?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(18 July 2000)

The questions of future launcher development and the provision of a global stationary satellite position
(GSSP) do not form a part of the present Commission work programme. These subjects are currently dealt
with adequately by the Member States.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1809/00 by Linda McAvan (PSE) to the Commission. Welfare of chickens reared for meat production.
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: European social policy, animal welfare, poultry

20.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 89 E/89

Answer given by Mr Bolkestein on behalf of the Commission

(27 July 2000)

All goods, including fireworks, that are approved for legal use in one Member State are able to circulate
freely within the Community (Article 28 (ex Article 30) of the EC Treaty). A Member State which has or
introduces safety measures against a type of product may be allowed to do so if the measure is not a
means of arbitrary discrimination, and is necessary and proportionate. In this case, a national measure
could be based on Article 30 (ex Article 36) of the EC Treaty (public safety) provided that the measure is
necessary and proportionate in relation to a well defined and clear public security interest. A measure
imposing a total ban could be considered disproportionate as other measures, such as stricter storage and
handling requirements may well fulfil the same purpose.

The Commission invites the Honourable Member to consult preceding replies by the Commission
concerning fireworks: P-4053/97 by Mr Whitehead (1), E-3184/96 by Mrs Waddington (2), E-3644/95 by
Mr Pronk (3), E-853/94 by Mr Ford (4), E-1036/93 by Mr Smith (5), E-1152/86 (6) by Mr Pitt, E-3102/85 by
Mr Pitt (7) and E-465/80 by Mr Walter (8).

(1) OJ C 187, 16.6.1998.
(2) OJ C 138, 5.5.1997.
(3) OJ C 161, 5.6.1996.
(4) OJ C 17, 23.1.1995.
(5) OJ C 140, 21.5.1994.
(6) OJ C 54, 2.3.1987.
(7) OJ C 249, 6.10.1986.
(8) OJ C 198, 4.8.1980.

(2001/C 89 E/093)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1809/00

by Linda McAvan (PSE) to the Commission

(8 June 2000)

Subject: Welfare of chickens reared for meat production

The EU(cid:146)s Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare (Scahaw) recently published a report
expressing concern about the health and welfare of broiler chickens being reared for meat production. The
report highlighted how the broiler industry(cid:146)s drive for ever faster growth rates has led to painful
leg
disorders and sudden death syndrome in birds reared for meat.

Will the Commission consider proposing legislation designed to address the serious health and welfare
problems highlighted in the Scahaw report?

(2001/C 89 E/094)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1848/00

by Linda McAvan (PSE) to the Commission

(9 June 2000)

Subject: Welfare of chickens kept for meat production

The EU(cid:146)s Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare (Scahaw) recently published a report
expressing concern about the health and welfare of broiler chickens being kept for meat production. The
report highlighted how the broiler industry(cid:146)s drive for ever faster growth rates has led to painful
leg
disorders and sudden death syndrome in birds reared for meat.

Will the Commission state whether it will consider proposing a directive designed to address the serious
health and welfare problems highlighted in the Scahaw report?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1207/2000 of 8 June 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, perennial vegetable, pip fruit

9.6.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 138/5

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1207/2000

of 8 June 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 9 June 2000.

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

Done at Brussels, 8 June 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.

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9.6.2000

to the Commission Regulation of 8 June 2000 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry
price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 30 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0809 10 00

0809 20 95

Third country
code (1)

Standard import
value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
628
999
052
999
388
528
999
388
400
404
508
512
528
804
999
052
999
052
064
400
999

66,7
125,1
95,9
57,0
57,0
53,5
61,6
57,5
83,6
66,2
86,8
71,4
90,5
85,2
96,6
82,9
125,5
125,5
310,9
209,8
366,6
295,8

(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’.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1786/00 by Jorge Hernández Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Inclusion of the European flag in the liveries worn by aircraft belonging to airlines from Community countries.
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU competence, European symbol, aircraft, common transport policy

6.3.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 72 E/119

typewriters are now required of small businesses, will

If
typewriters it uses itself?

the Commission please state how many

Will it make rooms available, possibly in the Commission offices in national capitals, in which business
people will be able to find typewriters with which to fill in their Commission application forms, should
they have unfortunately decided to retire their old typewriters?

Is the Commission of the opinion that typewriters are likely to make a comeback at the expense of the
word processor? If so, why?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(17 July 2000)

The information package related to exploratory awards and CRAFT says that the application forms must
be completed by typewriter or computer. Since the application forms are (cid:145)interactive(cid:146) in the sense that they
are available on the Cordis web site, they can be downloaded and filled out by computer. This option,
which does not necessitate the use of a typewriter, is used by most applicants.

(2001/C 72 E/149)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1786/00

by Jorge HernÆndez Mollar (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(8 June 2000)

Subject: Inclusion of

the European flag in the liveries worn by aircraft belonging to airlines from

Community countries

The airlines belonging to the EU Member States do not seem particularly keen to include the European
flag, alongside their respective national flags, as part of their livery, since only a very small number of the
airlines concerned have taken such a step.

Since all airlines from an EU Member State should ideally demonstrate that they belong to a body which
represents Europe throughout the world, consideration should be given to encouraging all EU airlines
(by means of appropriate legislation) to include the European flag alongside the appropriate national flag
on their aircraft.

Does the Commission think that it should seek an agreement with the various Member States concerning
legislation designed to ensure that airlines apply the European flag to their aircraft?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(28 July 2000)

The issue of airlines including the European flag on their aircraft does not fall within the scope of
Community law. The Commission has, however, suggested to airlines established in the Member States that
they display the European flag on the fuselage of their aircraft. It notes that some airlines have done so.

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the answers given to Written Questions
E-2629/00 (1) and E-583/95 by Mr FernÆndez-Albor (2) on this matter.

(1) OJ C 136, 27.5.1991.
(2) OJ C 196, 31.7.1995.
Council Regulation (EC) No 1264/2000 of 8 June 2000 amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: common customs tariff, industrial counterfeiting, tariff nomenclature

L 144/6

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

17.6.2000

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1264/2000

of 8 June 2000

amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and
on the Common Customs Tariff

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 26 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1) established a nomenclature of goods called the ‘Combined Nomen-
clature’, which provides for an exemption from tariff duties for rubber condoms, which fall under
Chapter 40.

Polyurethane condoms fall under Chapter 39 and are therefore subject to a customs duty of 6,5 %.

On public health grounds, it is in the interest of the Community autonomously to extend this
exemption from customs duties to polyurethane condoms. The Combined Nomenclature and the law
referring to it should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

A reference to a footnote 2 is hereby added to column 3 for CN code 3926 90 99 in Chapter 39, Section
VII of Part Two, ‘Schedule of Customs Duties’ of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87. The text of
footnote 2 is as follows: ‘Customs duty is autonomously suspended, for an indefinite period, for sheath
contraceptives of polyurethane (TARIC code 3926 90 99 60)’.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official
Journal of the European Communities.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 8 June 2000.

For the Council

The President

G. OLIVEIRA MARTINS

(1) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 254/2000 (OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 16).
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1810/00 by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission. The provision of public toilets throughout the EU.
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU competence, European social policy, catering industry, community facilities, health control

26.1.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 26 E/171

(2001/C 26 E/217)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1810/00

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

Subject: The provision of public toilets throughout the EU

(8 June 2000)

Throughout the EU, there are varying standards as regards the provision of public toilets. Does the
Commission share my view that members of the public should not be obliged to purchase food and drink
in an establishment in order to use its toilets?

Will the Commission please advise me whether there are any proposals to make it a requirement of EU
Member States to provide an adequate number of public toilets, in which a high standard of cleanliness
should be maintained?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(22 June 2000)

The matter to which reference is made does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Community.

(2001/C 26 E/218)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1822/00

by Jean-Claude Fruteau (PSE) to the Commission

(7 June 2000)

Subject: Follow-up to the Lisbon European Council decision on the outermost regions

The Lisbon European Council called on the Commission to submit, as soon as possible, proposals for the
implementation of the Commission(cid:146)s report with regard to Article 299(2) of the Treaty.

Could the Commission present its intended timetable for doing so?

Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission

(27 June 2000)

The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to the replies it gave to Oral Questions H-0413/00
by Mr Costa Neves and H-0440/00 by Mr Casaca during question time at Parliament(cid:146)s Mai 2000 (1) and
Juni 2000 (2) part session.

(1) Debates of the Parliament (Mai 2000).
(2) Debates of the Parliament (June 2000).

(2001/C 26 E/219)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2009/00

by Joan Colom i Naval (PSE) to the Commission

(16 June 2000)

Subject: Siphoning off of European social fund resources in Catalonia

In recent months there has been a resurgence of reports concerning the siphoning off of a significant
proportion of the funding allocated to employment programmes in Catalonia which are co-financed by the
European social fund.

What action has the Commission taken in response to these reports, of which it must surely be aware?
Communication from the Portuguese Republic in accordance with Article VI of the Protocol of 27 September 1968 annexed to the Brussels Convention
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: Portugal
Subjects: European convention, Portugal, civil procedure, ordinary court of law

8.6.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 160/1

I

(Information)

COUNCIL

Communication from the Portuguese Republic in accordance with Article VI of the Protocol of
27 September 1968 annexed to the Brussels Convention

(2000/C 160/01)

In view of the amendments made to the legal order of the Portuguese Republic by:

(cid:151) Articles 65 and 65A of

the code of civil procedure (C(cid:243)digo de Processo Civil) regarding the

international jurisdiction of the law courts,

(cid:151) Law No 3/99 of 13 January 1999 on the organisation, operation and jurisdiction of the law courts,

particularly as regards the abolition of the (cid:145)Tribunais Judiciais de Circulo(cid:146),

IN ACCORDANCE with Article VI of
Convention of the same date and for the purposes of Article 64(e) of the Convention,

the Protocol of 27 September 1968 annexed to the Brussels

THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE CONVENTION:

(a)

the eleventh indent of Article 3 should read as follows:

(cid:145)in Portugal: Articles 65 and 65A of the code of civil procedure (C(cid:243)digo de Processo Civil) and
Article 11 of the code of labour procedure (C(cid:243)digo de Processo de Trabalho),(cid:146)

(b) the twelfth indent of Article 32 should read as follows:

(cid:145)in Portugal, to the (cid:147)Tribunal de Comarca(cid:148).(cid:146)
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1212/2000 of 8 June 2000 fixing production refunds on cereals and rice
Date: 2000-06-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: cereals, production refund, rice

9.6.2000

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 138/19

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1212/2000

of 8 June 2000

fixing production refunds on cereals and rice

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 Commission Regulation (EC) No
1253/1999 (2), and in particular Article 7 (3) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22
December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in
rice (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2072/98 (4), and
in particular Article 7(2) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1722/93 of
30 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the arrangements
concerning production refunds
and rice
sectors (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 87/1999 (6),
and in particular Article 3 thereof,

in the

cereals

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EEC) No 1722/93 establishes the conditions
for granting the production refund; whereas the basis for
the calculation is established in Article 3 of the said
Regulation; whereas the refund thus calculated must be

(2)

(3)

fixed once a month and may be altered if the price of
maize and/or wheat changes significantly.

The production refunds to be fixed in this Regulation
should be adjusted by the coefficients listed in the
Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 1722/93 to establish
the exact amount payable.

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

The refund referred to in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No
1722/93, expressed per tonne of starch extracted from maize,
wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, rice or broken rice, shall be
EUR 28,72/t.

This Regulation shall enter into force on 9 June 2000.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 8 June 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 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(4) OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 4.
(5) OJ L 159, 1.7.1993, p. 112.
(6) OJ L 9, 15.1.1999, p. 8.