WRITTEN QUESTION P-0555/00 by Karin Riis-Jørgensen (ELDR) to the Commission. Discrimination by a Member State against its own citizens.
24. 10. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 303 E/203 Does the Commission intend to launch a study with a view to improving the safety and peace of mind of the elderly people living in such homes? Has any action been taken to record the most serious incidents that have occurred in recent years ü including the death of inmates ü while indicating the causes of such incidents, deficiencies in the legislation and cases of proven negligence? Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission (20 March 2000) The Commission would refer the Honourable Member to its answer to Written Question E-2474/99 by Mr PØrez Alvarez (1). The Commission has no plans to launch any studies in this area. (1) OJ C 203, 18. 7. 2000, p. 174. (2000/C 303 E/232) WRITTEN QUESTION P-0555/00 by Karin Riis-Jłrgensen (ELDR) to the Commission Subject: Discrimination by a Member State against its own citizens (23 February 2000) The Danish Government has put forward a draft law to amend Danish legislation on holidays. The proposed law will enable employees covered by a collective agreement to carry over more than 20 daysí holiday to the following year. The new rule does not apply to workers not covered by an agreement. The effect of the proposed law will be to discriminate between Danish citizens on the basis of whether they are covered by a collective agreement or not. In the Commissionís view, is it consistent with the Treaties for a Member State to discriminate against its own citizens within its own borders? Answer given by Mrs Diamantopoulou on behalf of the Commission (16 March 2000) Article 7 of Council Directive 93/104/EC concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time (1) states that Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that every worker is entitled to paid annual leave of at least four weeks in accordance with the conditions for entitlement to, and granting of, such leave laid down by national legislation and/or practice. í Provided that Danish legislation, if amended, guarantees that Article 7 of Council Directive 93/104/EC is respected, the issue falls within the competence of the Danish authorities. (1) OJ L 307, 13. 12. 1993. (2000/C 303 E/233) WRITTEN QUESTION P-0574/00 by Fernando FernÆndez Martín (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: Wording of Article 158 of the Treaty, referring to islands (23 February 2000) to the Commission In December 1999 the author of requesting its interpretation of the different versions of Article 158 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) referring to islands. In his answer dated 18 January 2000 the President, Mr Prodi, replying on behalf this question tabled Question P-2579/99 (1)