WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1460/98 by Umberto BOSSI to the Commission. Harmonization of the permitted maximum levels of DDT in certain fish species
C 13/36 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 18. 1. 1999 Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (15 July 1998) The free movement of people, goods, services and capital constitute the fundamental freedoms established in the EC Treaty. The Commission has always acted to ensure that the four fundamental freedoms are honoured, and obstacles and barriers to free circulation are dismantled. During the informal meeting of the ministers of Economy and Finance held at York on 20-22 March 1998 a number of subjects were on the agenda and discussed by the participants. However, the Commission is unaware of any agreements made at York providing that financial transfers between Member States can no longer be carried out. Besides, the Commission has repeatedly underlined its commitment to ensure free movement of capital and its firm opposition to any measures which would limit this basic freedom of the Treaty. (1999/C 13/050) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1460/98 by Umberto Bossi (NI) to the Commission (13 May 1998) Subject: Harmonization of the permitted maximum levels of DDT in certain fish species My previous questions P-0385/97 (1) and P-0906/97 (2) raised the problem of the permitted levels of contaminants (such as DDT) in fish species and the maximum levels laid down by the Member States. Can the Commission indicate whether procedures have been set in motion for the harmonization of the limits permitted in the various Member States? Can the Commission update the list of Member States which have adopted legislation on the permitted maximum quantities of the organochlorine insecticide known as DDT found in some fish species ( and say to what extent this has been done)? (1) OJ C 217, 17. 7. 1997, p. 170. (2) OJ C 45, 10. 2. 1998, p. 9. Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (2 July 1998) The situation in the various Member States with regard to legislation relating to maximum pesticide residue levels for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) remains unchanged. The Commission has not set in motion procedures for the harmonisation of the limits permitted in the various Member States. A detailed overview (Member State by Member State), based on updated information from the Member States is sent direct to the Honourable Member and Parliamentís Secretariat. (1999/C 13/051) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1462/98 by Honório Novo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (13 May 1998) Subject: Measures to assist Silopor › Empresa de Silos PortuÆrios, SA At the end of 1997 the Portuguese Government notified the Commission of measures intended to assist Silopor [= Port Silo Company]