WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3957/98 by Marjo MATIKAINEN-KALLSTRÖM to the Commission. Safe delivery of food aid to Russia
C 207/150 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 21. 7. 1999 Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (12 February 1999) VAT rates applied to veterinary services as at 1 January 1999 Rate % Standard Special B 21 DK 25 D 16 GR 18 E 16 7 F IRL I L NL 20,6 12,5 20 12 17,5 5,5 AT 20 P 17 12 FI 22 SE 25 UK 17,5 (1999/C 207/208) WRITTEN QUESTION E-3952/98 by Nuala Ahern (V) to the Council (4 January 1999) Subject: German Government’s plans to halt nuclear reprocessing What coordination has been undertaken by the Presidency in the Troika to take forward the German Government’s plans to halt nuclear reprocessing and introduce ‘safe storage’ alternatives for irradiated spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive waste? Reply (15 March 1999) The German Government’s plan to which the Honourable Member refers is a matter for the Member State concerned. The Council has not to date received a Commission proposal on the management of radioactive waste, to which the aspects raised in this question relate. (1999/C 207/209) WRITTEN QUESTION E-3957/98 by Marjo Matikainen-Kallström (PPE) to the Commission Subject: Safe delivery of food aid to Russia (4 January 1999) The European Union has promised Russia food aid to the value of 2,4 billion marks in the form of cereals, rice, meat and milk powder. However, ensuring the safe delivery of food aid is seen as a problem, as it is difficult to supervise in Russia. What will the Commission do, in cooperation with the Russian authorities, to ensure that food aid reaches its intended destination? Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (27 January 1999) A number of measures have been taken in relation to the control of the distribution of the food aid programme within the Russian Federation. The regions and areas that will be the beneficiaries of the programme as well as the distribution of the products by region are listed in an annex to the memorandum of understanding between the Community and Russia. This annex will be subject to an official decision by the government of the Russian Federation, which will be published. Consequently, all regional governors will be able to check that they receive the quantities which have been designated for them