WRITTEN QUESTION E-1888/99 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission. Transport of live animals.
C 170 E/116 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 20. 6. 2000 Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission (15 November 1999) The scientific committee on animal health and animal welfare gave its opinion on 10 March 1999 on the risk assessment on bovine somatotrophin (BST). The conclusion of the report is that BST should not be administered to dairy cows because it can cause serious health problems (e. g. mastitis, foot and leg disorders) as well as adversely affecting reproduction. Unless a company or scientific research brings new elements to light leading to reconsideration, the risk assessment on BST on animal health and welfare aspects has been completed. (2000/C 170 E/137) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1888/99 by Glyn Ford (PSE) to the Commission (29 October 1999) Subject: Transport of live animals Is the Commission aware of reports that France is reported by the RSPCA still to be in non-compliance with the EU Directive (95/0029/EC) (1) on the transport of live animals? Can the Commission say what has been the effect of the continued infringement proceedings against France pursuant to Article 169 of the EC Treaty for failure to notify the necessary measures to implement the Directive and what steps are being taken to ensure strict compliance with European Union law? (1) OJ L 148, 30. 6. 1995, p. 52. Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission (29 November 1999) The infringement proceedings brought by the Commission against France involve the incomplete transposition of Council Directive 95/0029/EC of 29 June 1995 amending Directive 90/0628/EEC concerning the protection of animals during transport. The Commission brought the case before the Court of justice on 15 June 1999. The French authorities have in the meantime informed the Commission that the legislation to ensure complete transposition of the Directive is under preparation. After an inspection by the Commission a specific report has been issued. In the report, which is available for health and consumer protection (1), a number of on the Web site of recommendations are addressed to France in relation to the unsatisfactory aspects. The Commission intends to pursue the matter if France does not remedy the deficiencies. the Directorate general (1) Web address: http://europa. eu. int/comm/dg24/. (2000/C 170 E/138) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1892/99 by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: URBAN Community Initiative (29 October 1999) In response to an initiative of the European Parliament, the URBAN Community Initiative will continue during the period from 2000 until 2006. The EP also asked for this Community Initiative to be directed towards small and medium-sized towns in the EU