WRITTEN QUESTION E-1015/00 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission. Export of cattle to third countries.
20. 2. 2001 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 53 E/57 Moreover, the Commission has undertaken consultations with the Member States, the agencies responsible for implementing legislation, industry and the authorities competent for the protection of personal data in order to determine what measures should be proposed in this area at European level. A Commission communication to Parliament and the Council is planned for July 2000. As far as speculative or abusive reservation of Internet domain names (ácybersquattingí) is concerned, the Commission indicated in its communication The organisation and management of the Internet ü international and European policy issues 1998-2000í (3), that it intends to make a proposal for a code of conduct or another appropriate instrument that would restrict the scope of current abuses in this area. In addition, when formulating the registration policy for the proposed top level domain EUí, the Commission will ensure that the possibilities for abuses in this domain are minimised. As regards research, the Information Society technologies programme supports research and development projects on technology and security and privacy infrastructures. In particular, the work programme for 2000 contains a heading under key action II which is intended to encourage technologies reinforcing security, particularly those making it possible to prevent and combat abuses perpetrated through infrastructures, such as fraud and criminal activities, as well as technologies aimed at reinforcing users control over their personal data. These actions reinforce projects underway and the results already obtained Infosec, AXTS or from research projects funded under previous programmes such as Esprit, ETS, Telematics. (1) OJ L 281, 23. 11. 1995. (2) OJ L 24, 30. 1. 1998. (3) COM(2000) 202 final. (2001/C 53 E/066) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1015/00 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission (4 April 2000) Subject: Export of cattle to third countries How may live cattle were exported from the EU to third countries in 1999, and how much was paid out in export refunds for live cattle exports to third countries in the period from 16 October 1998 to 15 October 1999? Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (19 May 2000) In 1999, 323 000 live cattle were exported to third countries. Export refunds for live cattle paid in the financial year 1999 totalled € 92,3 million. (2001/C 53 E/067) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1016/00 by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission (4 April 2000) Subject: Access to essential drugs in developing countries Does the Commission agree that dealing with complex issues, such as access to essential drugs, within the framework of the WTOís Agreement on Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs), requires substantial technical knowledge at national level?