WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2184/98 by Hilde HAWLICEK to the Commission. Author(s) of the study on fixed book prices
C 118/40 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 29. 4. 1999 Finally, the report by the panel of high level advisers, chaired by Mr Contzen, on nuclear safety in Central and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States, is intended as an independent input to the Commission in developing its future strategy in the nuclear safety sector. The findings, which relate to priorities for future Community actions in this sector, will be taken into account in the orientation and future implementation of Phare programmes in this sector in Bulgaria. (1999/C 118/046) WRITTEN QUESTION P-2184/98 by Hilde Hawlicek (PSE) to the Commission (7 July 1998) Subject: Author(s) of the study on fixed book prices In its decision of 22 September 1997 on cross-border fixed book prices in European linguistic areas (1), the Council requested the Commission to ástudy the significance of Article 128(4) for the implementation of those Articles of the Treaty that may concern cross-border fixed book prices, and to indicate, if appropriate, the ways to enable fixed book-price regulations/agreements within homogeneous linguistic areas to be appliedí. To which institution did the Commission entrust the task of conducting that study? (1) OJ C 305, 7. 10. 1997, p. 2. Answer given by Mr Oreja on behalf of the Commission (11 September 1998) A restricted invitation to tender was issued for this purpose on November 1997, based on the call for expressions of interest (1). The consultant selected after the various stages of the procedure was Euromonitor Consultancy. (1) OJ S 153, 8. 8. 1997. (1999/C 118/047) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2192/98 by James Elles (PPE) to the Commission (14 July 1998) Subject: Directive 85/337/EEC The environment now plays an important role in the lives of European citizens and is influenced to a considerable degree by EU policies. 1. Will the Commission indicate whether all countries have ratified Directive 85/337/EEC (1)? Are all Member State authorities aware that national planning authorities have to carry out the 2. necessary assessments before large building works begin? 3. Is the Commission satisfied that this Directive is being fairly implemented in all Member States? (1) OJ L 175, 5. 7. 1985, p. 40