WRITTEN QUESTION P-2949/02 by Ian Hudghton (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Fleet reductions.
Date: 2002-10-14
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Scotland, cessation of trading, common fisheries policy, fishing fleet, structural policy

C 110 E/134

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

8.5.2003

(2003/C 110 E/152)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2949/02

by Ian Hudghton (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(14 October 2002)

Subject: Fleet reductions

Further to the publication of the Commission proposals in relation to the reform of the CFP, and in
particular the proposal for Emergency Measures for Scrapping Fishing Vessels (1), Commission officials
provided oral guarantees to the Scottish fishing industry that the substantial reductions which have taken
place in Scotland in the last two years would be taken into account and incorporated in the proposed
reductions under the aforementioned proposal.

Can the Commission confirm this in writing and provide the exact levels to be achieved in light of the
recent decommissioning which has occurred and is presently being carried out in Scotland?

(1) COM(02) 0190, OJ C 227 E, 24.9.2002, p. 333.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(31 October 2002)

Within the framework of the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Commission’s proposals
are to reduce fishing effort and to end compulsory scrapping programmes. There will be improved
provision for decommissioning through the scrapping fund should Member States wish to use it, along
with an entry/exit system for replacement vessels, but no targets will be set for reduction of fishing
capacity in any Member State.

Any decommissioning schemes implemented in Scotland since the beginning of 2001 will clearly
contribute to achieving required fishing mortality targets, and will therefore facilitate compliance with
future fishing effort limits affecting the Scottish fleet.

(2003/C 110 E/153)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2957/02

by Giovanni Procacci (ELDR) to the Commission

(15 October 2002)

Subject: Regulation (EC) No 1019/2002 concerning the labelling of olive oil

The aim of Commission Regulation (EC) 1019/2002 (1) of 13 June 2002 on marketing standards for olive
oil is to regulate the designation of origin, sale, blending and new classification of olive oil. The entry into
force of the Regulation is scheduled for 1 November 2002, with a derogation until 1 November 2003 in
respect of labelling and the description of blends.

Since Union policy devotes more and more care to product quality and consumer protection, ensured
mainly by accurate information, can the Commission say why it is postponing the entry into force of
precisely those provisions of the Regulation which make it possible to ascertain the oil’s origin and thereby
prevent the counterfeiting of products.

Although the derogation will allow producers time to adapt
is
incomprehensible that the Commission should allow the marketing, after 1 November 2003, of products
which are packaged before that date and hence will not comply with the new legislation.

to the new rules on labelling,

it

Can the Commission also say what it intends to do to improve the systems for monitoring production and
marketing which, if not tightened up, will nullify the efforts made to obtain a quality product?

(1) OJ L 155, 14.6.2002, p. 27.