WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3608/98 by Hugh McMAHON to the Commission. EU development and cooperation policy after enlargement
C 182/106 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 28. 6. 1999 Will the Council say on which grounds it has chosen to include only these two types of energy and, if relevant, provide details on the extension of the application of the reduced VAT rate to other energy sources, including the distribution of thermal energy (heat), especially when it is generated from a renewable energy such as wood? (1) OJ L 316, 31. 10. 1992, p. 1. (2) OJ C 210, 6. 7. 1998, p. 215. Reply (8 February 1999) In adopting the Directive to which the Honourable Member refers, the Council abided by the objective of 1. the Commission proposal. Any extension of the scope of the present Directive would require a new Commission proposal, without 2. which the Council cannot adopt a position. (1999/C 182/140) WRITTEN QUESTION E-3600/98 by Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna (PPE) to the Commission (3 December 1998) Subject: 1999 autonomous Community tariff quota for tuna backs from third countries Can the Commission provide information concerning its forecasts for the 1999 autonomous Community tariff quota for tuna backs from third countries? Within what range are the quota size and tariff percentage likely to fall? Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (15 January 1999) There are no tariff quota forecasts for these products for 1999. Quotas are opened from 1 April, so the Commission will not be presenting its proposals until February, for adoption by the Council in March. (1999/C 182/141) WRITTEN QUESTION E-3608/98 by Hugh McMahon (PSE) to the Commission (3 December 1998) Subject: EU development and cooperation policy after enlargement Can the Commission inform Parliament as to whether or not it has formed a view on the impact of enlargement on the evolution of the EU’s development and cooperation policy, and will it forward to Parliament any views which it has on this subject? Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (11 January 1999) The accession of the Central and East European countries will mark a historic milestone for the Community. Enlargement will certainly buttress the values associated with democracy, solidarity and development. Ultimately, the Commission believes that it will bring significant benefits to developing countries as the