WRITTEN QUESTION E-1053/00 by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission. Draft proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the protection of pedestrians and other road users in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle.
C 46 E/112 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 13. 2. 2001 Answer given by Mr Solbes Mira on behalf of the Commission (16 May 2000) The Commission has not produced any studies on the costs for individual Member States for the transition to the euro, neither does the Commission plan to produce a study on the subject. The Commission does not believe that studies focusing on the costs for the transition to the euro could be complete or relevant. Although it is true that the change over to the euro results in costs, it should be noted that the transition to euro also has a revenue side. Reports focusing on costs only would therefore not be able to provide a complete picture of the question. As for the question of independent studies, there are a number of studies made by banks, accounting firms and law firms. However, the Commission cannot and should not recommend one or other of these studies. (2001/C 46 E/120) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1053/00 by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission (4 April 2000) Subject: Draft proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the protection of pedestrians and other road users in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle I understand that this subject was discussed at a meeting of the Working Group on Motor Vehicles. What was the conclusion of these discussions, and when will the proposal for a Directive be forwarded to Parliament? Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission (8 June 2000) The matter of pedestrian protection was tackled at the meeting of the working party on motor vehicles held in March 2000. A certain number of factors was examined at that time. Since no conclusion was reached the discussions will have to continue on 5-6 June 2000. The comments and suggestions concerning pedestrian protection made on that occasion will be taken into consideration when a text is finalised. The Commission shall not fail to inform all involved of the long-term progress made, and thus of the timetable adopted for this matter. (2001/C 46 E/121) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1055/00 by Theresa Villiers (PPE-DE) to the Commission (4 April 2000) Subject: Cyprus Could the Commission confirm or deny reports that Cypriot citizens will be denied their right to freedom of movement when Cyprus joins the EU unless Turkey joins simultaneously? In the House of Commons on 15 February 2000 (Hansard Column 781), the Rt Hon Robin Cook MP, Her Majestyís Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, made the following announcement in relation to the accession of Cyprus to the EU: Freedom of movement between the Republic of Cyprus and the occupied northern sector would apply only if Turkey simultaneously joined the EU