WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1676/98 by Kirsi PIHA to the Commission. Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Latvia
C 13/62 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 18. 1. 1999 Does the Commission intend to turn its attention, via its permanent group on the safe transport of radioactive material, to this serious state of affairs in France to ensure the safety of the people of Europe? Are nuclear energy producers really exempt from thorough checking by outside authorities at all stages of the shipment of radioactive matter? Answer given by Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Commission (15 July 1998) On 5 May 1998 the Commission was informed by the French authority responsible for the safety of nuclear facilities (the DSIN) of contamination problems concerning packages and railway transport wagons in France. These problems were the subject of a communication made by the DSIN representative to the Commissionís permanent group on the safe transport of radioactive material at its meeting held on 18 May 1998. The Commission has expressed its concern regarding this question, which also involves other Member States. The permanent group took note of the proposals made by the DSIN representative for measures to correct the problems. The measures put forward are of a technical and administrative nature. They also concern informing the public. It is up to the authorities of each of the Member States concerned to apply the necessary corrective measures and to do whatever they consider indispensable to ensure that safety rules are respected. (1999/C 13/089) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1675/98 by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission (29 May 1998) Subject: Utilization of PHARE funds in Estonia A great deal of attention has been paid in the Member States to environmental problems in the Baltic States and the pollution of the Baltic Sea region. Funding for the protection of the regionís environment and the reduction of pollution has come from many quarters. What proportion of the PHARE appropriations intended for Estonia was utilized in 1997 to repair and prevent environmental damage, and how was it allocated? (1999/C 13/090) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1676/98 by Kirsi Piha (PPE) to the Commission (29 May 1998) Subject: Utilization of PHARE appropriations in Latvia A great deal of attention has been paid in the Member States to environmental problems in the Baltic States and the pollution of the Baltic Sea region. Funding for the protection of the regionís environment and the reduction of pollution has come from many quarters. What proportion of the PHARE appropriations intended for Latvia was utilized in 1997 to repair and prevent environmental damage, and how was it allocated?