WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1695/97 by Marco CELLAI to the Commission. Derogation from the ceiling on the number of animals slaughtered by limited-capacity slaughterhouses situated in geographically disadvantaged regions
C 45/84 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 10. 2. 98 Accordingly, the Commission plans by the end of this year to launch discussions about the market in fishery products and the market organisation itself involving the Council, Parliament and other forums and relevant trade circles, on the basis of a discussion document which is now being prepared. The necessary studies have been or will be undertaken and the document will also contain budget estimates. (98/C 45/102) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1694/97 by Philippe Monfils (ELDR) to the Commission (20 May 1997) Subject: Measures to combat violence against children, adolescents and women What practical measures does the Commission intend to take following the European Parliamentís adoption of budget line B3-4109 on child protection? Answer given by Mrs Gradin on behalf of the Commission (8 July 1997) The Commission has launched the Daphne initiative to implement budget line B3-4109. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the voluntary sector have been invited to come forward with proposals for projects for combating violence and sexual exploitation of children, adolescents and women. The first round of applications were due to be sent to the Commission before 30 June 1997 and the second round should be sent before 15 September 1997. The Commission will support actions which give added value to the work already going on at national level. Actions should, as a rule, include at least two Member States, and should promote exchange of best practices. They could include training, support to networks of NGOs, support to pilot projects, studies, research and information and cooperation between NGOs and public authorities. The Daphne programme complements the STOP programme which mainly supports the professionals of the public sector responsible in this area. (98/C 45/103) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1695/97 by Marco Cellai (NI) to the Commission (20 May 1997) Subject: Derogation from the ceiling on the number of animals slaughtered by limited-capacity slaughterhouses situated in geographically disadvantaged regions About a year ago, various Member States apparently requested derogations from the ceiling on the number of animals slaughtered, but the Commission has not yet responded. The users of the facilities concerned are farmers and butchers who often operate in the Communityís mountainous areas. Many such areas fall under Objective 5b within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/93 (1). Plans are under way to create designation of origin labels to protect and enhance the image of local produce, safeguard livestock and agri-foodstuffs activities, and increase employment. Will the Commission request the Standing Veterinary Committee to consider the application for derogations from the ceiling on the number of animals slaughtered by limited-capacity slaughterhouses situated in geographically disadvantaged regions? (1) OJ L 193, 31. 7. 1993, p. 5