WRITTEN QUESTION E-0035/00 by Robert Evans (PSE) to the Commission. Rearing of grouse and pheasants.
C 330 E/72 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 21. 11. 2000 Moreover, when a decision is taken, a review report with the most important information (overall conclusion, particular use or risk management conditions, major endpoints on identity, physico-chemistry, toxicology and environment) is made publicly available. The Commission has also co-financed under the second and third framework programmes for research and technical development (RTD) two projects dealing with glyphosate. In one project the interaction of humic acids and glyphosate was examined in three field sites under long term monocultures (hops, vineyard, citrus). Another project aimed to assess the soil and water quality as affected by glyphosate under three different tillage systems. The results of these projects are available at the Research Directorate general. (1) OJ L 366, 15. 12. 1992. (2) OJ L 230, 19. 8. 1991. (2000/C 330 E/078) WRITTEN QUESTION E-0035/00 by Robert Evans (PSE) to the Commission (19 January 2000) Subject: Rearing of grouse and pheasants Would the Commission inform me whether regulations governing the welfare of farmed animals also apply to the rearing of grouse and pheasants when they are farmed for the purpose of being shot for sport? Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission (22 February 2000) The minimum requirements concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes are provided by Council Directive 98/58/EC of 20 July 1998 (1). In Article 1 paragraph 2 of the above mentioned Directive it is stated that it shall not apply to á( ) animals intended for use in competitions, shows, cultural or sporting events or activitiesí. Furthermore the Directive does not apply to animals living in the wild. In conclusion pheasants and grouse farmed for subsequent release into the wild for the purpose of the sport or activity of shooting are not covered by the Directive. (1) OJ L 221, 8. 8. 1998. (2000/C 330 E/079) WRITTEN QUESTION E-0042/00 by Alexander de Roo (Verts/ALE) to the Commission Subject: Harmonisation of bans on night flights (19 January 2000) The Belgian transport minister, Mrs Isabelle Durant, recently announced that, as from the middle of 1. 2003, night flights will no longer be permitted at Zaventem national airport between the hours of 1 and 5 a. m. Could the Commission give an overview of the current situation regarding bans on commercial 2. flights (both passenger and freight flights) at the main airports in the 15 EU Member States? 3. Would the Commission be willing to propose a directive with a view to harmonising bans on night flights, in order to create a level playing field and to improve the situation with regard to the effects of noise pollution at night and in the morning on the health of citizens?