WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3218/97 by Mark WATTS to the Commission. Purchase of a motor vehicle in EU Member States
25. 5. 98 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 158/61 The Commission has had numerous contacts with the Greek Government and interested parties with a view to obtaining the information and clarifications it needs in order to investigate the matter. It has also requested the Greek authorities not to award the contract definitively until it has completed its enquiries. (1) OJ L 199, 9. 8. 1993, p. 54. (98/C 158/77) WRITTEN QUESTION E-3218/97 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission (16 October 1997) Subject: Purchase of a motor vehicle in EU Member States What is the position regarding the purchase of a motor vehicle in an EU Member State for use whilst living in that Member State? Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (19 November 1997) The Commission would ask the Honourable Member to clarify the subject of his question in order for it to be able to provide a specific answer. It would refer the Honourable Member to its communication on procedures for the type-approval and registration of vehicles previously registered in another Member State (1). (1) OJ C 143, 15. 5. 1996. (98/C 158/78) WRITTEN QUESTION E-3219/97 by Ursula Schleicher (PPE) to the Council (15 October 1997) Subject: Article 43 versus Article 100a In the wake of the BSE affair serious shortcomings have come to light at all levels, including in the EUís legislative and administrative procedures. In response to the demands made by Parliamentís Committee of Inquiry, the Commission has not only taken administrative measures but has promised in future to base all relevant legal acts concerning foodstuffs and health policy on Article 100a. The Commission has kept this promise and has changed the legal basis of proposals, including those in respect of which the legislative procedure is still pending, from Article 43 to Article 100a. The Council is counteracting the efforts of Parliament and the Commission by reversing this measure, most recently in the Directive relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables, etc. í. I understand that the Council is now once again seeking to base the Amended directive laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countriesí (COM(97) 0321) on Article 43, contrary to the wishes of Parliament and the Commission. Does not the Council consider that this damages the European Communityís credibility as regards the seriousness of its efforts to stem the dangers of BSE?