WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1772/98 by Marie-Paule KESTELIJN- SIERENS to the Commission. Non-conventional medicine
C 386/158 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 11. 12. 98 can the Commission investigate the matter and examine whether there is a discrepancy between the locations indicated in the study and the actual locations of the work and if so, will it ask the Greek authorities for clarification? Answer given by Mrs Wulf-Mathies on behalf of the Commission (24 June 1998) The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible. (98/C 386/217) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1771/98 by Roger Barton (PSE) to the Commission (5 June 1998) Subject: Belgian ban on three-wheeled uncovered motor vehicles using motorways and main roads The Belgian authorities have introduced a ban on three-wheeled uncovered motor vehicles using motorways and main roads, despite the fact that such vehicles are subject to single-market specifications and agreements. Given that three-wheelers are often used by riders with disabilities, and having regard to the principle of free movement, have the Belgian authorities informed the Commission of the reasons, rationale and justification for introducing such a ban? Answer given by Mr Kinnock on behalf of the Commission (10 July 1998) The Commission has asked the Member State concerned for information regarding the facts raised to by the Honourable Member. It will inform him of its findings. (98/C 386/218) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1772/98 by Marie-Paule Kestelijn-Sierens (ELDR) to the Commission (5 June 1998) Subject: Non-conventional medicine In his speech to the European Parliament on 28 May 1997 on the harmonization of non-conventional medical practice between the Member States, Commissioner Flynn said that the general system of recognition of diplomas, in force for several years, already ensured the free movement of medical practitioners between Member States which recognize non-conventional medicine as a discipline distinct from conventional medicine, would the Commission now provide: 1. 2. 3. an exhaustive list of the Member States which recognize non-conventional medicine as a discipline distinct from conventional medicine; lists, name and/or description, as appropriate, of diplomas in non-conventional medicine recognized in the Member States of the European Union which, under the general system of diplomas recognition, ensure the free movement of those practitioners in possession of such diplomas; the legislation pertaining to non-conventional medicine in those Member States in the European Union which have made such medicines official