WRITTEN QUESTION E-0145/00 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission. Failure of Commission to quote references on correspondence.
C 280 E/186 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 3. 10. 2000 Aceh, as well as the tensions in Irian Jaya. The EU is determined to support the efforts of the new democratically-elected Indonesian Government to strengthen the countryís democracy, reform its military and judicial systems, restore the vitality of its economy and solve its internal conflicts through dialogue rather than force. (2000/C 280 E/215) WRITTEN QUESTION E-0145/00 by Mark Watts (PSE) to the Commission (31 January 2000) Subject: Failure of Commission to quote references on correspondence Is the Commission aware that it is still failing to mention references in its replies to enquiries from Members of the European Parliament? Answer given by Mr Prodi on behalf of the Commission (18 February 2000) The Commission thanks the Honourable Member for drawing to its attention the need to mention references when replying to letters, and would confirm that staff have been reminded to do so. (2000/C 280 E/216) WRITTEN QUESTION P-0147/00 by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: Operational problems affecting the TAXIS programme (24 January 2000) Despite the assurances given by the Commission in reply to my previous questions (E-1802/98 (1) and E-0044/99) (2) that the TAXIS programme being co-funded by the Community was proceeding smoothly ü evidently based similar assurances received from the Greek authorities, the TAXIS programme was in fact non-operational for a whole week because of serious problems with the Neilos central computer resulting in a breakdown of communications between taxpayers and the inland revenue authorities. In addition, the hardware being used is outdated, while softwear used by the workstations, Windows 3. 11, is 3 generations behind the more modern systems now in general use. The Commission: 1. Does it consider that the systems specifications are keeping pace with technological developments and are meeting the needs of such a major project? 2. Does it consider adequate the training procedures for users of the new TAXIS technology? 3. Is it still satisfied with the progress made by the project following unprecedented delays affecting the timetable for completion and the major technical shortcomings which have come to light regarding application? 4. Who bears final responsibility for the problems which have arisen with regard to the TAXIS system? 5. What view does the Commission take regarding the timetable for completion of the project? (1) OJ C 13, 18. 1. 1999, p. 88. (2) OJ C 297, 15. 10. 1999, p. 140