WRITTEN QUESTION E-1095/00 by Laura González Álvarez (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Aboño thermal power station (Asturias).
C 330 E/222 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 21. 11. 2000 However further action would still be required under the 3rd Community support framework for Greece 2000-2006, underpinning in particular the individualised, preventive and active approach to promote the integration of vulnerable social groups into the mainstream labour market. In this context it is important to strengthen or develop appropriate labour market structures and mechanisms as well as support, reception and care structures with a view to facilitating participation, integration and autonomy of those exposed to exclusion, including people with disabilities. (2000/C 330 E/259) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1095/00 by Laura GonzÆlez `lvarez (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: Aboæo thermal power station (Asturias) (7 April 2000) The residents of Pervera (Carreæo, Asturias) are inconvenienced on a daily basis by local industry. Several days ago the Aboæo thermal power station emitted a large cloud of ash, but incredibly, the firmís management refused to provide information concerning the cause and nature of the cloud to those affected by the incident. Can the Commission check whether this power station complies with Community environmental legisla- tion, particularly Directive 88/609, which sets limits for emissions into the air by large combustion plants? What action can the Commission take vis-à-vis the competent authorities to ensure that this firm adopts the measures necessary to guarantee a decent quality of life for the residents and protection of the environment? Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the Commission (16 May 2000) The Commission has no knowledge of the facts referred to by the Honourable Member. It has asked the Member State concerned for information and will inform the Honourable Member of its findings