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European Parliament
1979/80 session
Minutes of the sitting of Monday, 23 April 1979 1
Order of business 12 Youth policy in the Community (debate including the oral question with debate by Mr Schreiber, Mr Kavanagh, Mr Albers, Mr Hoffmann, Mr Hoist and Mr Seefeld to the Commission: Youth policy in the Community) 16 Second European Social Budget (1976 to 1980) (debate) 16
Minutes of the sitting of Tuesday, 24 April 1979 17
Draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 for 1979 (debate) 18 Regulation on interest rebates for loans with a structural objective (debate) 18 Opinion on the proposal for a Decision on setting up a second joint programme of exchanges of young workers within the Community 19 Resolution on the Second European Social Budget (1976 to 1980) 20 Regulation on interest rebates for loans with a structural objective (continuation of debate) 21 Decision empowering the Commission to contract loans for promoting investment (debate) 21 Regulation amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the Communities (debate) 22 Administrative expenditure of the European Parliament during the 1978 financial year (debate) 22 Oral question with debate by Mr Bangemann, Mr Cifarelli, Mr Damseaux, Mr Johnston and Mr Jung to the Commission; Reserve for the non-quota section of the Regional Fund 22 Decision on coal and coke for the iron and steel industry (debate) 22 Community participation in space research (debate) 22 Operation of the Euratom inspectorate (debate) 23 Accident at Three-Mile Island (debate) 23
Price: £ 1-65 (Continued overleaf) Contents (continued) Minutes of the sitting of Wednesday, 25 April 1979 24
Oral questions with debate by Mr Zagari, Mr Power, Mr Jahn, Mr Brown, Mr Baas, Mr Scott-Hopluns, Mr Leonardi, Mr Haase, Mrs Walz and Mr Ripamonti to the Com mission, to the Council and to the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation: State of relations between the Community and the USA 25 Oral question with debate by Mrs Krouwel-Vlam, Mr W. Muller, Mr Ajello, Mr Bregegere, Mr Didier and Mr Brown to the Council: Community action in favour of consumers £> Actions in the iron and steel sector and other industries (debate) 25
Question Time 26 Questions to the Council Questions to the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation 27 Actions in the iron and steel sector and other industries (continuation of debate) 28 Resolution on draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 of the European Communities for the financial year 1979, drawn up by the Council &
Opinion on the proposal for a Regulation concerning interest rebates for certain loans with a structural objective 30
Opinion on the proposal for a Decision applying Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community 32
Opinion on the proposal for a Regulation amending the Staff Regulations of officials and conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities and establishing an Administrative Tribunal of the European Communities 33
Resolution on the administrative expenditure of the European Parliament for 1 January to 31 December 1978 (1978 financial year) 38
Opinion on the draft from the Commission for a Decision concerning coal and coke for the iron and steel industry of the Community 39 Resolution on Community participation in space research 42
Resolution on the operation of the Euratom inspectorate with particular reference to the allocation of duties between the Commission of the European Communities, the Governments of the Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency in respect of the inspection of fissile materials in the EAEC 44
Resolution on the accident at the Three-Mile Island nuclear power station 45
Actions in the iron and steel sector and other industries (continuation of debate) 45
Code of conduct for Community companies with subsidiaries in South Africa (debate) 45
Peace treaty between Egypt and Israel (debate) 46
Minutes of the sitting of Thursday, 26 April 1979 47
5th Unctad (debate including the oral question without debate by the Committee on Development and Cooperation to the Commission on the 5th Unctad) 47
Directive on liability for defective products (debate) 47
Manufacture, distribution and use of pharmaceutical preparations (debate) 48
Question Time
Questions to the Commission - 48
Accession by the Community to the European Convention on Human Rights (debate) 51 Contents (continued) Opinion on the proposal for a Regulation on Community aid for industrial restructuring and conversion operations 52 Resolution on the form, status, context and application of the Code of Conduct for Community companies with subsidiaries, branches or representation in South Africa .... 56 Resolution on the signature of a Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel and a Community contribution to a comprehensive peace settlement 59 Resolution on the preparations for the Fifth United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Manila — May 1979) 60 Opinion on the proposal for a Directive relating to the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products 61 Resolution on the manufacture, distribution and use of pharmaceutical preparations 66
Accession by the Community to the European Convention on Human Rights (continuation of debate) 67
Expulsion from Malta of Mr von Hassel (debate) 67
Decision introducing a Community system of information on accidents (debate) 67
Organ banks (debate) 67 Regulations on food aid (debate) 68
Minutes of the sitting of Friday, 27 April 1979 69
Procedure without report: — proposal for a Directive supplementing the Annex to Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations — proposal for a Regulation opening, allocating and providing for the administration of Community tariff quotas for certain wines having a registered designation of origin, falling within subheading ex 22.05 C of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in Algeria (1979/80) — proposal for a Directive amending for the second time the Annex to Directive 76/769/ EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations 69
Resolution on the accession of the European Community to the European Convention on Human Rights — 69 Opinion on the proposal for a Decision introducing a Community system of information on accidents in which products are involved outside the spheres of occupational activities and road traffic .,„ 71
Resolution on organ banks 71
Opinion on the proposals concerning food aid regulations for 1979 73
Visit by a European Parliament delegation to Japan in October 1978 (debate) 75
Directives on equipment and measurements (debate) 75
Directive on own-account carriage of goods by road (debate) 75
Petition on exchange losses (debate) 75
Petition on simpler Community regulations (debate) 76
Regulation on a Fishing Agreement between Canada and the EEC (debate) 76
Forestry policy in the Community (debate) 76
(Continued overleaf) Contents (continued) Regulation on fruit and vegetables (debate) 76
EEC-Norwegian fishing relations (debate) 76
Humanitarian aid for the people of Uganda (debate) 77
Accidents at work (debate) 77
Earthquake in Yugoslavia (debate) 77
Decision on eradication of African swine fever in Malta (without debate) 77
Decision on eradication of African swine fever in Spain (without debate) 77
Decision on the campaign against foot-and-mouth disease in South-East Europe (without debate) 77
Regulation on the prevention of classical swine fever (without debate) 78
Resolution on the results of the visit by the delegation of the European Parliament to Japan in October 1978 78
Opinion on the proposals for: I. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to safety requirements for tower cranes for building work II. a Directive amending Directive 74/150/EEG on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors III. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the operating space, access to the driving position (entry and exit facilities), and to the doors and windows of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors IV. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to noise emitted by lawn mowers V. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain types of simple pressure vessels VI. a Directive amending Directive 71/316/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metrological control VII. a new Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement and repealing Council Directive 71/354/EEC 80
Opinion on the proposal for a Directive on own-account carriage of goods by road between Member States Resolution on Petition No 24/77 presented by Mr Rene Thoma and eleven other signatories on exchange losses suffered by certain persons in receipt of annuities or pensions »3 Resolution on Petition No 4/78 presented by Mr Antonio Grassani on simpler Com munity regulations, to be completely redrafted in case of amendment 83 Opinion on the proposal for a Regulation on the conclusion of an Agreement on fisheries between the Government of Canada and the European Economic Community 84 Opinion on the proposal for a Regulation supplementing Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables 83 Resolution on EEC-Norwegian fishing relations °5 Resolution on the need to provide urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Uganda 86 Resolution on accidents at work 87 Resolution on Community aid to the Yugoslav earthquake victims 87 Opinion on the proposal for a Decision granting financial aid from the Community for the eradication of African swine fever in Malta 88 Opinion on the proposal for a Decision on a financial contribution from the Community to Spain for the eradication of African swine fever Opinion on the proposal for a Decision on a financial contribution to the campaign against foot-and-mouth disease in South-East Europe Opinion on the proposal for a Regulation introducing Community measures for the prevention of classical swine fever 21.5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/1
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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
1979/80 SESSION
Sittings from 23 to 27 April 1979
Palais de l'Europe — Strasbourg
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING OF MONDAY, 23 APRIL 1979
IN THE CHAIR: MR COLOMBO In memoriam President On behalf of Parliament the President paid tribute to the memory of Mr Brosnan, a member of Parliament The sitting was opened at 5.10 p.m. since 1977, who had died on 18 April 1979.
Parliament observed one minute's silence. Resumption of session
The President declared resumed the session of the Membership of committees European Parliament adjourned on 16 March 1979. At the request of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Parliament ratified the appointment of Tribute to Jean Monnet Mr Fosset as a member of the Political Affairs Committee and the Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Planning and Transport. On behalf of Parliament the President paid tribute to the memory of Mr Jean Monnet, one of the spiritual fathers of the European ideal, who had died on At the request of the European Conservative Group^ 16 March 1979. Parliament ratified the appointment of Lord Bethell as a member of the Political Affairs Committee in Parliament observed one minute's silence. place of Lord Reay. No C 127/2 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79
Petitions Petition No 27/78 had been referred to the Political Affairs Committee as the committee responsible. The President announced that he had received from Miss Eva Haschek a petition pursuant to Rule 48 of Petition No 28/78 had been filed without further the Rules of Procedure on non-uniform interpretation action. by the Member States of Regulation (EEC) No Petition No 29/78 had been referred to the 1408/71. Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Planning and Transport for its opinion. This petition had been entered under No 1/79 in the register provided for in Rule 48 (2) of the Rules of The President informed Parliament that, at its Procedure and, pursuant to paragraph 3 of that same meeting of 20 and 21 March 1979, the Committee on rule, referred to the Committee on the Rules of the Rules of Procedure and Petitions had examined Procedure and Petitions. petition Nos 16/77, 17/77, 18/77, 12/78, 13/78, 14/78, 15/78 and 22/78. The President also announced that, at its meeting of 1 March 1979, the Committee on the Rules of Petition No 16/77 had been forwarded to the Procedure and Petitions had considered petition Nos Commission together with the opinion of the 15/77, 20/77, 21/77, 1/78, 10/78, 16/78, 21/78, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and 23/78, 24/78, 25/78, 26/78, 27/78, 28/78 and Consumer Protection. 29/78. Petition No 17/77 had been forwarded to the Further to the opinion of the Committee on the Commission. Environment, Public Health and Consumer Petition No 18/77 had been forwarded to the Protection, Petition No 15/77 had been forwarded to Commission. the Commission. Petition No 12/78 had been filed without further Petition No 20/77 had been filed without further action. action. Petition No 13/78 had been forwarded to the Further to the opinion of the Legal Affairs Commission as requested by the Committee on Social Committee, Petition No 21/77 had been filed without Affairs, Employment and Education. further action. Petition No 14/78 had been forwarded to the Petition No 1/78 had been forwarded to the Commission. Commission. Petition No 15/78 had been filed without further Petition No 10/78 had been filed without further action. action. Petition No 22/78, which had been declared Further to the opinion of the Committee on the inadmissible, had been filed without further action. Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection, Petition No 16/78 had been forwarded to the Commission. Documents received Petition No 21/78 had been referred to the Political Affairs Committee and to the Committee on Regional The President announced that he had received: Policy, Regional Planning and Transport for their opinions. (a) from the Council, requests for an opinion on:
Petition No 23/78 had been referred to the Political — the proposal from the Commission of the Affairs Committee as the committee responsible. European Communities to the Council for a Directive relating to the approximation of the Petition No 24/78 had been referred to the laws, regulations and administrative provisions Committee on the Environment, Public Health and of the Member States concerning consumer Consumer Protection for its opinion. credit (Doc. 10/79) Petition No 25/78 had been referred to the Legal which had been referred to the Legal Affairs Affairs Committee for its opinion. Committee as the committee responsible and to the Committee on the Environment, Public Petition No 26/78 had been referred to the Political Health and Consumer Protection for its Affairs Committee as the committee responsible. opinion; 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/3
— the proposal from the Commission of the Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation European Communities to the Council for a of the laws, regulations and administrative second five-year programme (1980 to 1984) provisions of the Member States relating to on radioactive waste management and storage restrictions on the marketing and use of (Doc. 11/79) certain dangerous substances and preparations (Doc. 16/79) which had been referred to the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and which had been referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection as the committee the Environment, Public Health and responsible and to the Committee on Energy Consumer Protection; and Research and the Committee on Budgets for their opinions; — the proposal from the Commission of the — the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a European Communities to the Council for a Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No Decision adopting a research and development 1111/77 laying down common provisions for programme for the European Atomic Energy isoglucose (Doc. 17/79) Community on the plutonium cycle and its which had been referred to the Committee on safety (1980 to 1984 — (Doc. 12/79) Agriculture as the committee responsible and to the Committee on Budgets for its opinion; which had been referred to the Committee on Energy and Research as the committee responsible and to the Committee on Budgets — the proposal from the Commission of the for its opinion; European Communities to the Council for a Decision applying Decision 78/870/EEC of — the proposal from the Commission of the 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission European Communities to the Council for a to contract loans for the purpose of promoting Directive on the protection of workers from investment within the Community (Doc. harmful exposure to chemical, physical and 20/79) biological agents at work (Doc. 13/79) which had been referred to the Committee on which had been referred to the Committee on Budgets as the committee responsible and to the Environment, Public Health and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Consumer Protection; Affairs and the Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Planning and Transport for — the proposal from the Commission of the their opinions; European Communities to the Council for a Regulation opening, allocating and providing — the proposal from the Commission of the for the administration of a Community tariff European Communities to the Council for a quota for fresh table grapes, falling within Decision on setting up a second joint subheadings ex 08.04 A I a) and b) of the programme of exchanges of young workers Common Customs Tariff, and originating in within the Community (Doc. 21/79) Cyprus (Doc. 14/79) which had been referred to the Committee on which had been referred to the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Education as External Economic Relations as the committee the committee responsible and to the responsible and to the Committee on Agri Committee on Budgets for its opinion; culture for its opinion;
— the proposal from the Commission of the — the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a European Communities to the Council for a new Directive on the approximation of the Regulation laying down special measures in laws of the Member States relating to units of the raw tobacco sector in-respect of the measurement and repealing Directive Perustitza and Erzegovina varieties (Doc. 71/354/EEC (Doc. 15/79) 22/78) which had been referred to the Committee on which had been referred to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs; Agriculture as the committee responsible and to the Committee on Budgets for its opinion; — the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a — the proposals from the Commission of the Directive supplementing the Annex to European Communities to the Council for: NoC 127/4 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
I. a Regulation allocating catch quotas mation system for the Commission in this field between Member States for vessels fishing (Doc. 38/79) in Faroese waters which had been referred to the Committee on II. a Regulation allocating certain catch Budgets; quotas between Member States for vessels fishing in the exclusive economic zone of — the proposal from the Commission of the Norway European Communities to the Council for a III. a Regulation allocating catch quotas Regulation setting up a Community system of between Member States for vessels fishing reliefs from customs duty (Doc. 39/79) in Swedish waters which had been referred to the Committee on IV. a Regulation laying down certain measures External Economic Relations as the committee for the conservation and management of responsible and to the Committee on fishery resources applicable to vessels Economic and Monetary Affairs for its registered in the Faroe Islands for the opinion; period 1 January to 31 December 1979 — the proposal from the Commission of the V. a Regulation laying down certain measures European Communities to the Council for a for the conservation and management of Regulation opening, allocating and providing fishery resources applicable to vessels for the administration of Community tariff flying the flag of Spain for the period quotas for certain wines having a' registered 1 January to 31 December 1979 designation of origin, falling within sub heading ex 22.05 C of the Common Customs (Doc. 26/79) Tariff and originating in Algeria (1979/80) — (Doc. 41/79) which had been referred to the Committee on Agriculture; which had been referred to the Committee on External Economic Relations as the committee responsible and to the Committee on Agri culture and the Committee on Development — the proposal from the Commission of the and Cooperation for their opinions; European Communities to the Council concerning a new multiannual programme of — the proposal from the Commission of the the Joint Research Centre (1980 to 1983) European Communities to the Council for a (Doc. 27/79) Regulation on investment aid at the marketing which had been referred to the Committee on and processing stage of milk products (Doc. Energy and Research as the committee 46/79) responsible and to the Committee on Budgets which had been referred to the Committee on and the Committee on the Environment, Agriculture; Public Health and Consumer Protection for their opinions; — the proposals from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council on policy with regard to agricultural structures — the proposals from the Commission of the (Doc. 47/79) European Communities to the Council concerning food aid Regulations for 1979 which had been referred to the Committee on (Doc. 28/79) Agriculture as the committee responsible and to the Committee on Budgets and the which had been referred to the Committee on Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Development and Cooperation as the Planning and Transport for their opinions; committee responsible and to the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Budgets — the proposals from the Commission of the for their opinions; European Communities to the Council for: I. a Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1418/76 on the common organization — the proposal from the Commission of the of the market in rice European Communities to the Council for a Regulation on the measures to be taken in the II. a Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) event of irregularities affecting the own No 2727/75 on the common organization resources referred to in the Decision of of the market in cereals 21 April 1970 and the organization of an infor (Doc. 48/79) 21.5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoG 127/5
which had been referred to the Committee on improving the production and marketing of Agriculture as the committee responsible and Community citrus fruit (Doc. 93/79) to the Committee on Budgets for its opinion; which had been referred to the Committee on Agriculture as the committee responsible and — the proposal from the Commission of the to the Committee on Budgets for its opinion; European Communities to the Council for a Directive amending for the second time the — the proposal from the Commission of the Annex to Directive 76/769/EEC on the European Communities to the Council for a approximation of the laws, regulations and Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No administrative provisions of the Member States 471/76 as regards the period of suspension of relating to restrictions on the marketing and the application of the condition on prices use of certain dangerous substances and governing the importation into the preparations (Doc. 49/79) Community of fresh lemons originating in which had been referred to the Committee on certain Mediterranean countries (Doc. 94/79) the Environment, Public Health and which had been referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection as the committee External Economic Relations as the committee responsible and to the Committee on responsible and to the Committee on Agri Economic and Monetary Affairs for its culture and the Committee on Budgets for opinion; their opinions;
— the proposal from the Commission of the — the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a European Communities to the Council for a Directive establishing safety measures against Decision adopting a second multiannual the conjectural risks associated with research and development programme for the recombinant DNA work (Doc. 55/79) European Economic Community in the field which had been referred to the Committee on of textile and clothing (indirect action) (Doc. the Environment, Public Health and 110/79) Consumer Protection; which had been referred to the Committee on Energy and Research as the committee — the proposal from the Commission of the responsible and to the Committee on European Communities to the Council for a Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Directive prolonging, in respect of brucellosis, Committee on Budgets for their opinions; tuberculosis and swine fever, certain dero gations granted to Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom (Doc. 68/79) (b) from the Parliamentary Committees, the which had been referred to the Committee on following reports: Agriculture;
— report by Mr Brown, on behalf of the — the proposal from the Commission of the Committee on Energy and Research, on the European Communities to the Council for a need for Community action to promote the Decision adopting a five-year research and exploitation of wind, wave and tidal energy training programme (1980 to 1984) of the for electricity production (Doc. 19/79); European Atomic Energy Community in the field of biology — Health protection (Radiation Protection Programme) — (Doc. — report by Mr Brown, on behalf of the 88/79) Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection, on the proposal which had been referred to the Committee on from the Commission of the European the Environment, Public Health and Communities to the Council (Doc. 173/78) Consumer Protection as the committee for a specific Directive on the overall responsible and to the Committee on Energy migration limit for the constituents of plastic and Research and the Committee on Budgets materials and articles intended to come into for their opinions; contact with foodstuffs (Doc. 23/79);
— the proposal from the Commission of the — report by Mrs Krouwel-Vlam, on behalf of European Communities to the Council for a the Committee on the Environment, Public Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No Health and Consumer Protection, on organ 2511/69 laying down special measures for banks (Doc. 24/79); No C 127/6 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
— report by Mr Wawrzik, on behalf of the — report by Lord Kennet, on behalf of the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Committee on the Environment, Public Health Education, on the Second European Social and Consumer Protection, on the proposal Budget (1976 to 1980) (Doc. 25/79); from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 8/78) for a — report by Sir Derek Walker-Smith, on behalf Directive relating to the approximation of the of the Legal Affairs Committee, on the laws, regulations ^nd administrative provisions appointment of a Community ombudsman by of the Member States concerning misleading the European Parliament (Doc. 29/79); and unfair advertising (Doc. 36/79);
— report by Mr Nyborg, on behalf of the — report by Mr Cointat, on behalf of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Committee on Budgets, on the proposal from Affairs, on the proposal from the Commission the Commission. of the European of the European Communities to the Council Communities to the Council (Doc. 276/78) (Doc. 520/78) for a Directive on the approxi for a Regulation amending the Staff Regu mation of the laws, regulations and lations of officials and conditions of administrative provisions of the Member States employment of other servants of the European relating to construction products (Doc. Communities and establishing an 30/79); Administrative Tribunal of the European Communities (Doc. 37/79); — report by Mr Albers, on behalf of the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment — report by Mrs Cassanmagnago Cerretti, on and Education, on the conclusions to be behalf of the Committee on the Environment, drawn from the Tripartite Conference of Public Health and Consumer Protection, on 9 November 1978 (Doc. 31/79); the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 391/78) for a Decision introducing a — report by Mr Ney, on behalf of the Community system of information on Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal accidents in which products are involved, from the Commission of the European outside the spheres of occupational activities Communities to the Council (Doc. 632/78) and road traffic (Doc. 40/79); for a Decision on financial contribution to the campaign against foot-and-mouth disease in South-East Europe (Doc. 32/79); — report by Mr Pintat, on behalf of the Political Affairs Committee, on the prospects of enlargement of the Community, Part two — — report by Mr Ney, on behalf of the Sectoral aspects (Doc. 42/79); Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal from the Commission of the European — report by Mr Sandri, on behalf of the Communities to the Council (Doc. 577/78) Committee on Development and Cooperation, for a Regulation introducing Community on the proposal from the Commission of the measures for the prevention of classical swine European Communities to the Council (Doc. fever (Doc. 33/79); 43/78) for a Regulation relating to the creation of a European Agency for — report by Mr Ney, on behalf of the Cooperation (EAC) (Doc. 44/79); Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal from the Commission of the European — report by Mr Spinelli, on behalf of the Communities to the Council (Doc. 623/78) Committee on Budgets, on the proposal from for a Decision on a financial contribution the Commission of the European from the Community to Spain for the Communities to the Council (Doc. 20/79) for eradication of African swine in Spain (Doc. a Decision applying Decision 78/870/EEC of 34/79); 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting — report by Mr Lemp, on behalf of the investment within the Community (Doc. Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal 45/79); from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 680/78) — report by Mr Jung, on behalf of the for a Regulation on the conclusion of an Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Agreement on fisheries between the Planning and Transport, on the proposal from Government of Canada and the European the Commission of the European Economic Community (Doc. 35/79); Communities to the Council (Doc. 628/78) 21. 5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/7
for a Directive on own-account carriage of 27/79) concerning a new multiannual goods by road between Member States (Doc. programme of the Joint Research Centre 50/79); (1980 to 1983) (Doc. 54/79);
— report by Mr Jung, on behalf of the — report by Mr Ibrugger, on behalf of the Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Committee on Energy and Research, on the Planning and Transport, on the EEC's draft by the Commission of the European relations with the Comecon countries in the Communities (Doc. 576/78) of a Decision on field of maritime shipping (Doc. 51/79); coal and coke for the iron and steel industry of the Community (Doc. 69/79); — report by Mr Nyborg, on behalf of the Committee on Economic and Monetary — report by Mr Lagorce, on behalf of the Affairs on the proposals from the Commission Committee on Development and Cooperation, of the European Communities to the Council on the context, form, status and application of for: the code of conduct for Community companies with subsidiaries, branches or I. a Directive on the approximation of the representation in South Africa (Doc. 70/79); laws of the Member States relating to safety requirements for tower cranes for — report by Mr Calewaert, on behalf of the building work (Doc. 548/78) Legal Affairs Committee, on the proposal from the Commission of the European II. a Directive amending Directive Communities to the Council (Doc. 351/76) 74/510/EEC on the approximation of for a Directive relating to the approximation the laws of the Member States relating to of the laws, regulations and administrative the type-approval of wheeled agricultural provisions of the Member States concerning or forestry tractors (Doc. 550/78) liability for defective products (Doc. 71/79); III. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the — report by Mr Liogier, on behalf of the operating space, access to the driving Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal position (entry and exit facilities), and to from the Commission of the European the doors and windows of wheeled agri Communities to the Council (Doc. 635/78) cultural or forestry tractors (Doc. for a Regulation supplementing Annex I to 549/78) Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the. market in fruit IV. a Directive on the approximation of the and vegetables (Doc. 72/79); laws of the Member States relating to noise emitted by lawn mowers (Doc. — report by Mr Albertini, on behalf of the 562/78) Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal V. a Directive on the approximation of the from the Commission of the European laws of the Member States relating to Communities to the Council (Doc. 645/78) certain types of simple pressure vessels for a Decision granting financial aid from the (Doc. 563/78) Community for the eradication of African swine fever in Malta (Doc. 73/79); VI. a Directive amending Directive 71/316/EEC on the approximation of — report by Mr Flamig, on behalf of the the laws of the Member States relating to Committee on Development and Cooperation, common provisions for both measuring on the communication from the Commission instruments and methods of metrological of the European Communities to the Council, control (Doc. 617/78) concerning cooperation with developing VII. a new Directive on the approximation of countries in the field of energy (Doc. 74/79); the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement and repealing — report by Mr Sandri, on behalf of the Decision 71/354/EEC (Doc. 15/79) Committee on External Economic Relations on the renewal of the Trade Agreement with (Doc. 53/79); Uruguay (Doc. 75/79);
— report by Mr Flamig, on behalf of the — report by Mr Baas, on behalf of the Committee on Energy and Research, on the Committee on Economic External Relations, proposal from the Commission of the on trade and economic relations between the European Communities to the Council (Doc. EEC and Asean (Doc. 77/79); No C 127/8 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
— report by Lord Bethell, on behalf of the Communities to the Council (Doc. 638/78) Committee on Environment, Public Health for a Directive amending, in respect of and Consumer Protection, on the proposal chilling, Directive 71/118/EEC on health from the Commission of the European problems affecting trade in fresh poultrymeat Communities to the Council (Doc. 619/78) (Doc. 86/79); for a Directive amending the Directives laying down the revised basic safety standards for the health protection of the general public and — report by Mr Pisoni, on behalf of the workers against the dangers of ionizing Committee on Agriculture, on a proposal from radiation (Doe. 78/79); the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 646/78) — report by Mr Hansen, on behalf of the for a Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal No 816/70 laying down additional provisions from the Commission of the European for the common organization of the market in Communities to the Council (Doc. 639/78) wine and Regulation (EEC) No 817/70 laying for a Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) down special provisions relating to quality No 974/71 with regard to the calculation of wines produced in specified regions (Doc. monetary compensatory amounts in the wine 87/79); sector (Doc. 79/79);
— report by Mr Scelba, on behalf of the Political — report by Mr Noe, on behalf of the Affairs Committee, on the accession of the Committee on Environment, Public Health European Community to the European and Consumer Protection, on a proposal from Convention on Human Rights (Doc. 80/79); the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 681/78) for a Decision adopting a concerted action — report by Mr Blumenfeld, on behalf of the project of the European Economic Political Affairs Committee, on the signing of Community on the effect of thermal the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel and processing and distribution on the quality and Community contribution to a general peace nutritive value of food (Doc. 89/79); settlement (Doc. 82/79),
— report by Mr Lamberts, on behalf of the — report by Mr Bertrand, on behalf of the Committee on Environment, Public Health Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and and Consumer Protection, on the proposal Education, on the results obtained to date by, from the Commission of the European and the future work of, the European Centre Communities to the Council (Doc. 624/78) for the Development of Vocational Training for a Directive on the approximation of the in Berlin (Doc. 90/79); laws of the Member States relating to edible caseins and caseinates (Doc. 83/79); — report by Mrs Cassanmagnago Cerretti, on — report by Mr Notenboom, on behalf of the behalf of the Committee on Social Affairs, Committee on Budgets, on the proposal from Employment and Education, on the proposal the Commission of the European from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 633/78) Communities to the Council (Doc. 21/79) for for a Regulation on interest rebates for certain a Decision on setting up a second joint loans with a structural objective (Doc. 84/79); programme of exchanges of young workers within the Community (Doc. 91/79); — report by Mr Bregegere, on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal — report by Mr Albertini, on behalf of the from the Commission of the European Committee on Agriculture, on the communi Communities to the Council (Doc. 22/79) for cation from the Commission of the European a Regulation laying down special measures in Communities to the Council (Doc. 542/78) the raw tobacco sector in respect of the concerning forestry policy in the European Perustitza and Erzegovina varieties (Doc. Community (Doc. 92/79); 85/79);
— report by Mr Lamberts, on behalf of the — report by Mr Flamig, on behalf of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health Committee on Energy and Research, on the and Consumer Protection, on the proposal energy situation in the Community (Doc. from the Commission of the European 96/79); 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/9
— report by Mrs Dunwoody, on behalf of the Dondelinger, Mr Kavanagh, Mr Ryan, Sir Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Derek Walker-Smith, Sir Geoffrey de Freitas, Education, on equal pay for men and women Mr Spicer, Mr Power, Mr Fitch, Mr Seefeld, in the Member States of the Community (Doc. Mr Fellermaier, Mr W. Miiller, Mrs Krouwel- 98/79); Vlam, Mr Radoux, Mr De Clercq, Mr Dewulf, Mr Nolan, Mr Power, Lord Bethell, — report by Mr Bayeri on behalf of the Legal Mr Brown, Mr Pisoni, Mr Noe, Mr Dalyell, Affairs Committee, on the protection of the Sir Geoffrey de Freitas, Mr Yeats, Mr van rights of the individual in the face of technical Aerssen, Lord St. Oswald, Mr Lagorce, Mr developments in data processing (Doc. Dondelinger, Mr McDonald, Mr Bettiza, Mr 100/79); Osborn, Mr Kavanagh, Mr Nyborg, Mr Christensen, Mr Ryan and Mrs Dunwoody for Question Time on 25 and 26 April 1979, — report by Mr Kavanagh, on behalf of the pursuant to Rule 47A of the Rules of Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Procedure (Doc. 52/79); Education, on the coordination of the activities of fisheries auxiliary vessels at Community level (Doc. 101/79); — oral question with debate by Mr Zagari, Mr Power, Mr Jahn, Mr Brown, Mr Baas, Mr — Interim report by Mr Cointat, on behalf of the Scott-Hopkins, Mr Leonardi, Mr Haase, Mrs Walz and Mr Ripamonti to the Commission Committee on Budgets, on the administrative on the state of relations between the expenditure of the European Parliament Community and the United States of America during the period 1 January to 31 December (Doc. 56/79); 1978 (1978 financial year) (Doc. 102/79);
— report by Mr Nyborg, on behalf of the — oral question with debate by Mr Zagari, Mr Committee on Economic and Monetary Power, Mr Jahn, Mr Brown, Mr Baas, Mr Affairs, on the proposals from the Commission Scott-Hopkins, Mr Leonardi, Mr Haase, Mrs of the European Communities to the Council Walz and Mr Ripamonti to the Council on for: the state of relations between the Community and the United States of America (Doc. I. a Regulation amending Regulation 57/79); (EEC) No 222/77 on Community transit (Doc. 551/78) — oral question with debate by Mr Zagari, Mr II. a Regulation defining the conditions Power, Mr Jahn, Mr Brown, Mr Baas, Mr under which a person may he permitted Scott-Hopkins, Mr Leonardi, Mr Haase, Mrs to make a customs declaration (Doc. Walz and Mr Ripamonti to the Foreign 609/78) Ministers meeting in political cooperation on the state of relations between the Community (Doc. 103/79); and the United States of America (Doc. — report by Mr Hughes, on behalf of the 58/79); Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal — oral question with debate by Mr Bangemann, from the Commission to the Council (Doc. Mr Cifarelli, Mr Damseaux, Mr Johnston and 510/78) for a Directive amending Directive Mr Jung to the Commission on the reserve for 64/432/EEC in respect of enzootic leucosis the non-quota section of the Regional Fund among cattle (Doc. 105/79); (Doc. 59/79);
— report by Mr Nyborg, on behalf of the — oral question with debate by Mr Schreiber, Mr Committee on Development and Cooperation, Kavanagh, Mr Albers, Mr Hoffmann, Mr on the communication from the Commission Hoist and Mr Seefeld to the Commission on of the European Communities to the Council youth policy in the Community (Doc. 60/79); on development cooperation and the observance of certain international standards governing working conditions (Doc. 111/79); — oral question with debate by Mrs Krouwel- Vlam, Mr W. Miiller, Mr Ajello, Mr Bregegere, Mr Didier and Mr Brown to the (c) the following oral questions: Council on Community action in favour of consumers (Doc. 61/79); — oral questions by Sir Geoffrey de Freitas, Mr Stetter, Mr Ellis, Mr Seefeld, Mr Dewulf, Mr — oral question with debate by Mr Klepsch on Inchauspe, Mr Bordu, Mr L'Estrange,. Mr behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group No C 127/10 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
(EPP Group) to the Commission on restruc (e) from the Council: turing in industry (Doc. 62/79); — draft amending and supplementary budget — oral question with debate by Mr Klepsch on No 1 of the European Communities for the behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group financial year 1979 (Doc. 67/79) (EPP Group) to the Council on restructuring in industry (Doc. 63/79); which had been referred to the Committee on Budgets; — oral question with debate by Mr Pintat on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Group (f) The following motions for resolutions: to the Commission on actions undertaken by the Commission in the iron and steel sector in the last two years and future prospects (Doc. — motion for a resolution tabled by Mr 64/79); Hamilton, pursuant to Rule 25 of the Rules of Procedure, on a single seat for the executive and parliamentary institutions of the — oral question without debate by the Community (Doc. 4/79) Committee on Development and Cooperation to the Commission on the Fifth United: which had been referred to the Political Nations Conference on Trade and Affairs Committee; Development (Unctad) (Manila — May 1979) (Doc. 65/79); — motion for a resolution tabled by Mrs Walz and Mr Flamig on the accident at the Three- — oral question with debate by the Committee Mile Island nuclear power station near on Economic and Monetary Affairs to the Harrisburg (Doc. 81/79); Commission on Community supplies of raw materials (Doc. 112/79); (g) from the EEC-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee a recommendation adopted in Ankara on 10 April 1979 (Doc. 97/79). (d) from the Commission:
Texts of treaties forwarded by the Council — 22 March 1979 The President announced that he had received from — a request for an opinion on the proposal the Council certified true copies of the following for a transfer of appropriations between documents: chapters within Section III — Commission — of the general budget of the European Communities for the financial year 1979 — Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters (Doc. 18/79) relating to Article 9 of Protocol 1 to the Agreement between the European Economic which had been referred to the Committee Community and the State of Israel and on Budgets. concerning the importation into the Community of preserved fruit salads originating in Israel Since the proposed transfer concerned (1979); expenditure not necessarily resulting from the Treaties, the President stated that he had — memorandum of understanding for the consulted the Council on behalf of Parliament implementation of a European research project on in accordance with the provisions of the Benthic coastal ecology (Cost Project 47); Financial Regulation; — act of notification of the approval by the — 10 April 1979 Community of the Financial Protocol between the European Economic Community and Turkey. — a request for an opinion on the proposal for a transfer of appropriations between chapters within Section III — Commission Reference to committee — of the general budget of the European Communities for the financial year 1979 (Doc. 66/79) The President announced that pursuant to Rule 38 (3) of the Rules of Procedure the Committee on which had been referred to the Committee Economic and Monetary Affairs had been authorized on Budgets; to draw up an opinion on the implications for 21. 5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoC 127/11
regional policy of the European monetary system and — motion for a resolution tabled by Mr Klepsch, Mr progress towards economic and monetary union, on Bersani, Mr Deschamps and Mr Vergeer on which the Committee on Regional Policy, Regional behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Planning and Transport had been authorized to draw Group) on the need to provide urgent humani up a report. tarian aid for the people of Uganda (Doc. 108/79); The President also announced that the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Education, pursuant — motion for a resolution tabled by Mr Ansquer on to Rule 38 (3) of the Rules of Procedure had been behalf of the Group of European Progressive authorized to draw up an opinion on the question of Democrats on Community supplies of raw development cooperation and compliance with certain materials (Doc. 109/78); international standards on working conditions, on which the Committee on Development and Cooperation had been authorized to draw up a — motion for a resolution tabled by Mr Pintat on report. behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Group on the conclusion of the Geneva negotiations on the Tokyo Round (Doc. 114/79);
Statement by the President concerning motion for a — a request for urgent debate on the oral question resolution (Doc. 626/78) with debate by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs to the Commission on The President announced that the chairman of the Community supplies of raw materials (Doc. Committee on External Economic Relations had 112/79). given notice that his committee considered that it was no longer under any obligation to draw up a report on the motion for a resolution on relations between The President announced that the reasons supporting the People's Republic of China and the European these requests for urgent debate were contained in the Community (Doc. 626/78) which had been referred documents in question. to it during the sitting of 16 February 1979, since a practically identical resolution had been adopted during the sitting of 15 March 1979 (Doc. 6/79). He announced that, pursuant to Rule 14(1), second paragraph, of the Rules of Procedure, the vote on However, pursuant to paragraph 9 of that resolution, these requests would take place at the beginning of the Committee on External Economic Relations still the next day's sitting. had to draw up an annual report on this subject.
He pointed out that the oral question by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the motion for a resolution by the Group of Urgent debate European Progressive Democrats were concerned with the same subject. The President announced that he had received requests for urgent debate pursuant to Rule 14*of the Rules of Procedure on the following documents: Welcome to a delegation from the Australian Parliament — motion for a resolution tabled by Mr Fellermaier and Mr Pisani on behalf of the Socialist Group on the review of the common agricultural policy On behalf of Parliament the President welcomed the (Doc. 43/79); delegation from the Australian Parliament led by Mr Edwards who had taken their seats in the official gallery. — motion for a resolution tabled by Mr Hughes on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture on the urgent need for eradication measures to control nervous diseases in pigs (Doc. 76/79); Provisional preliminary draft estimates of Parliament — motion for a resolution tabled by Mr Fellermaier on behalf of the Socialist Group on strengthening The President announced that at its meeting of parliamentary democracy at European Com 5 April 1979 the Bureau had drawn up the provisional munity level (Doc. 95/79); preliminary draft estimates of Parliament for the 1980 No C 127/12 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
financial year on the basis of a report by the The President also announced that the Committee on Secretary-General. the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection had asked for the report by Mr Brown on Pursuant to Rule 50 (1) of the Rules of Procedure plastic materials and articles intended to come into this preliminary draft had been referred to the appro contact with foodstuffs (Doc. 23/79), which was priate committee, in this case the Committee on included on the agenda for the sitting of Thursday, Budgets. 26 April, to be held over to the May part-session and had suggested that a report by Lord Kennet on misleading advertising (Doc. 36/79) be included in its place. Order of business Mr Baas and Lord Kennet spoke on this request and The President announced that on 4 April 1979 the this proposal which had been made pursuant to Rule enlarged Bureau had drawn up the draft agenda 12 of the Rules of Procedure. which had been distributed. Parliament agreed to the request to hold over the Lord Bruce spoke on a question of procedure report by Mr Brown but rejected the proposal for the concerning the amending and supplementary budget inclusion of the report by Lord Kennet. No 1 for 1979.
Referring to a letter from the chairman of the The President also announced that the Political Committee on Development and Cooperation, Lord Affairs Committee had asked for the report by Mr Reay asked for the oral question on the 5th Unctad Scelba on accession by the Community to the (Doc. 65/79), included as an item without debate on European Convention on Human Rights (Doc. the agenda for Thursday, 26 April, to be made an 80/79) to be included in the agenda for this part- oral question with debate. session.
Mr Spenale, Lord Reay and Mr Klepsch spoke on Mr Klepsch spoke on this request which had been this request which had been made pursuant to Rule made pursuant to Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure. 12 of the Rules of Procedure.
Lord Reay withdrew his request which would Parliament agreed to this request and decided, on a nevertheless be submitted to the next meeting of the proposal from the President, to include this report on Bureau. the agenda for the sitting of Thursday, 26 April, following the report by Mr de Keersmaeker (Doc. The President announced that the European Conser 664/78). vative Group had asked for the Calewaert report on liability for defective products (Doc. 71/79), entered on the agenda for the sitting of Thursday, 26 April, The President announced that the Committee on to be held over to the May part-session. Development and Cooperation had asked for a report by Mr Broeksz on food aid, which the committee was due to approve during its meeting the next day, to be The following spoke on this request which had been included in the agenda for this part-session. made pursuant to Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure: Lord Bessborough, Lord Ardwick, Mr Klepsch, Mr Bangemann, Mr Klepsch, Lord Bessborough, Mr Mr Klepsch spoke on this request which had been Bangemann who proposed that the time limit for made pursuant to Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure. tabling amendments to this report should be fixed at 8 p.m. on the following day. If there were no Parliament agreed to this request and decided, on a amendments it would be retained on the agenda but proposal from the President, to include this report in would be automatically held over to the next part- the agenda for the sitting of Thursday, 26 April, session if there were amendments. Mr Broeksz spoke. following the report by Mrs Krouwel-Vlam (Doc. 24/79). On a proposal from the President, Parliament decided that this report would remain provisionally on the agenda and that the Bureau, which would be The President finally announced that as regards the meeting on Wednesday, would examine the question discussions on the budget, the Group of European and make a proposal to Parliament. The time limit Progressive Democrats had asked for the reports by for tabling amendments was set at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Mr Cointat (Docs. 37/79 and 102/79) entered on the 24 April. agenda for the sitting of Tuesday, 24 April, to be 21.5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoC 127/13
placed after the report by Mr Spinelli (Doc. 45/79) 3 p.m.: on the same day's agenda. — voting time.
Parliament agreed to this request which only concerned the order in which the items would be taken.
Wednesday, 25 April 1979: Parliament adopted the following agenda for that part-session: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. (possibly 9 p.m.)':"
— oral questions with debate to the Commission, Council and Foreign Ministers on relations between the Community and the USA; That afternoon until 8p.m.: — oral question with debate to the Council on Community action in favour of consumers; — procedure without report; — joint debate on the Spinelli report, two oral — statement by the Commission on action taken on questions, one to the Commission and the other the opinions and proposals of Parliament; to the Council, and one oral question to the — joint debate on the Cassanmagnago Cerretti Commission on actions in the iron and steel sector report and an oral question to the Commission on and other industries; youth policy in the Community; — joint debate on the Lagorce report and an oral question to the Foreign Ministers on the code of — Wawrzik report on the Second European Social conduct for Community companies with sub Budget sidiaries in South Africa; — Blumenfeld report on the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
Tuesday, 24 April 1979: 3 p.m.: 10 a.m. and3 p.m. until 8p.m.: — Question Time (questions to the Council and the — decision on urgency of various motions for Foreign Ministers). resolutions and an oral question;
— possibly, continuation of Monday's agenda; 4.30 p.m.: — Bangemann report on draft amending and sup — vote on draft amending and supplementary budget plementary budget No 1 for 1979; No 1 and the motion for a resolution contained in the Bangemann report; — Notenboom report on interest rebates for loans with a structural objective; — voting time. — Spinelli report on loans for promoting investment;
— Cointat report on the Staff Regulations of Thursday, 26 April 1979: officials of the Communities; 10 a.m., 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 9 p.m. onwards: — interim Cointat report on the administrative expenditure of Parliament in 1978; — possibly, continuation of Tuesday's agenda; — Oral question with debate to the Commission on — oral question without debate to the Commission the Regional Fund; on the 5th Unctad; — Ibriigger report on coal and coke for the iron and — Calewaert report on liability for defective steel industry; products; — Ripamonti report on space research; — de Keersmaeker report on pharmaceutical — Mitchell report on the Euratom inspectorate; preparations; — Walz motion for a resolution on the Harrisburg — Scelba report on the European Convention on accident. Human Rights; No G 127/14 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79
— Johnston report on the expulsion from Malta of Ney report on foot-and-mouth disease in South- Mr von Hassel; East Europe (without debate; Ney report on the prevention of classical swine — Cassanmagnago Cerretti report on a Community fever (without debate). system of information on accidents; (The Brown report on plastic articles had been End of sitting: withdrawn from the agenda.) — voting time. — Krouwel-Vlam report on organ banks;
— Broeksz report on food aid. Limitation of speaking time
3 p.m.: On a proposal made by the President in accordance with Rule 28 of the Rules of Procedure, Parliament — Question Time (by way of exception, one and a decided to allocate speaking time as follows for the half hours for questions to the Commission). Ibrugger, Ripamonti and Mitchell reports, the Walz motion for a resolution, and the reports of the Committee on Budgets which were all entered on the 4.30 p.m.: agenda of Tuesday, 24 April: — voting time. Ibrugger, Ripamonti and Mitchell reports and Walz motion for a resolution: — rapporteurs: 40 minutes (4 X 10); Friday, 27April 1979: — Commission: 20 minutes; 9 a.m.: — members: 180 minutes (broken down as — procedure without report; follows): — Socialist Group: 55 minutes, — voting time; i — Christian-Democratic Group — possibly, continuation of Thursday's agenda; (EPP Group): 45 minutes, — Liberal and Democratic Group: — Baas report on the visit by a European Parliament 22 minutes, delegation to Japan in 1978; — European Conservative Group: 18 minutes, — Nyborg report on equipment and measurements; — Communist and Allies Group: 18 minutes, — Jung report on carriage of goods; — Group of European Progressive Demo crats: 17 minutes, — Luster report on exchange losses; — non-attached members: 5 minutes; — Luster report on simpler Community Regulations;
— Lemp report on the Fishing Agreement between — reports by the Committee on Budgets: Canada and the EEC; — rapporteurs: 60 minutes (broken down as follows): — Albertini report on forestry policy in the Community; — Mr Bangemann: 15 minutes, — Mr Notenboom: TO minutes, — Liogier report on fruit and vegetables; — Mr Spinelli: 10 minutes, — Albertini report on swine fever in Malta (without debate); — Mr Cointat: 10 minutes, — Mr Cointat: 10 minutes, — Ney report on swine fever in Spain (without debate); — Mr Bangemann (oral question): 5 minutes; 21. 5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/15
— Commission: 50 minutes; Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous sub — Council: 10 minutes; stances and preparations (Doc. 16/79) — members: 120 minutes (broken down as which had been referred to the Committee on the follows): Environment, Public Health and Consumer — Socialist Group: 30 minutes, Protection;
— Christian-Democratic Group — proposal from the Commission of the European (EPP Group): 23 minutes, Communities to the Council for a Regulation — Liberal and Democratic Group: opening, allocating and providing for the 17 minutes, administration of Community tariff quotas for certain wines having a registered designation of — European Conservative Group: 15 minutes, origin, falling within subheading ex 22.05 C of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in — Communist and Allies Group: 15 minutes, Algeria (1979/80 (Doc. 41/79) — Group of European Progressive which had been referred to the Committee on Democrats: 15 minutes, External Economic Relations as the committee — non-attached members: 5 minutes. responsible and to the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Development and For all other reports and motions for resolutions on Cooperation for their opinions; the agenda, Parliament decided on a proposal from the President to limit speaking time as follows: — proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Directive — 15 minutes for the rapporteur and one speaker on amending for the second time the Annex to behalf of each group, Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to restrictions on — 10 minutes for other speakers. the marketing and use of certain dangerous sub stances and preparations (Doc. 49/79) which had been referred to the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Deadline for tabling amendments to draft amending Protection as the committee responsible and to and supplementary budget No 1 for the 1979 financial the Committee on Economic and Monetary year Affairs for its opinion;
The President reminded the House that the deadline The President reminded Parliament that unless any for tabling draft amendments, proposed modifications member asked leave to speak on these proposals or and proposals for outright rejection on draft amendments were tabled to them before the opening amending and supplementary budget No 1 of the of the sitting on Friday, 27 April 1979, he would, at European Communities for 1979 was 6 p.m. on that sitting, declare these proposals to be approved Tuesday, 24 April. pursuant to Rule 27A (6) of the Rules of Procedure.
Action taken by the Commission on the opinions and Procedure without report proposals of Parliament
The President announced that, pursuant to Rule 27A The President announced that the Commission (5) of the Rules of Procedure, the following statement on action taken by it on the opinions Commission proposals had been placed on the agenda delivered by Parliament at its sittings from 12 to 16 for that sitting for consideration without report: March 1979 (l) had been distributed at the same time as the text drawn up by the Secretariat on the same — proposal from the Commission of the European subject. Communities to the Council for a Directive supplementing the Annex to Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, (') See Annex to report of proceedings of the sitting of regulations and administrative provisions of the 23 April 1979. No C 127/16 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
Youth policy in the Community (debate) Pursuant to Rule 14 (1), second subparagraph, of the Rules of Procedure, the vote on this request would be The first item was the joint debate on a report and an taken at the beginning of the next day's sitting. oral question concerning youth policy in the Community.
Mrs Cassanmagnago Cerretti introduced her report, drawn up on behalf of the Committee on Social Second European Social Budget (1976 to 1980) Affairs, Employment and Education, on the proposal (debate) from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 21/79) for a Decision on the Mr Wawrzik introduced his report, drawn up on setting up of a second joint programme of exchanges behalf of the Committee on Social Affairs, of young workers within the Community (Doc. Employment and Education, on the second European 91/79). Social Budget (1976 to 1980) (Doc. 25/79).
Mr Vredeling, Vice-President of the Commission, Mr IN THE CHAIR: MRMEINTZ Vandewiele, and Mr Vredeling spoke.
Vice-President The President announced that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting time. Mr Schreiber moved the oral question with debate which he and Mr Kavanagh, Mr Aibers, Mr He declared the debate closed. Hoffmann, Mr Hoist and Mr Seefeld had put to the Commission on youth policy in the Community (Doc. 60/79); he spoke also on behalf of the Socialist Group. Agenda for next sitting The following spoke: Mr Caro on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mrs The President announced the following agenda for Squarcialupi on behalf of the Communist and Allies the sitting on Tuesday, 24 April 1979: Group and Mr Vredeling, Vice-President of the Commission. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.:
The President announced that the motion for a — decision on urgency of seven motions for resolution contained in Mrs Cassanmagnago resolutions and an oral question; Cerretti's report would be put to the vote at the next voting time. — Bangemann report on draft amending and sup plementary budget No 1 for 1979; He declared the debate closed. — Notenboom report on interest rebates for loans with a structural objective;
Urgent debate — Spinelli report on loans to promote investment;
The President announced that he had received a — Cointat report on the Staff Regulations of motion for a resolution, tabled by Mrs Squarcialupi, officials of the Communities; Mr Granelli, Mr Zagari, Mrs Cassanmagnago Cerretti, Mr Lezzi, Mr Ligios, Mr Pisoni, Mr Pistillo, — Cointat interim report on the administrative Mr Vernaschi and Mr Vitale, with request for urgent expenditure of Parliament during 1978; debate pursuant to Rule 14 of the Rules of Procedure, on accidents at work (Doc^ 117/79). — oral question with debate to the Commission on the Regional Fund; He pointed out that the reasons supporting the request for urgent debate were contained in the — Ibrugger report on coal and coke for the iron and document itself. steel industry; 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/17
— Ripamonti report on space research; 3 p.m.:
— Mitchell report on the Euratom inspectorate; — voting time.
— Walz motion for a resolution on the Harrisburg accident.
The sitting was closed at 7.20 p.m.
H.R. NORD Emilio COLOMBO Secretary-General President
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING OF TUESDAY, 24 APRIL 1979
IN THE CHAIR: MR COLOMBO Mr Hoffmann withdrew, on behalf of the Socialist Group, the resolution. President
The sitting was opened at 10.15 a.m." Motion for a resolution on the urgent need for eradication measures to control nervous diseases in pigs (Doc. 76/79). Approval of minutes Mr Hoffmann withdrew, on behalf of the Committee The minutes of the previous day's sitting were on Agriculture, the request for urgent debate, and approved. asked for the motion for a resolution to be postponed to the next part-session.
Documents received Motion for a resolution on strengthening parliamentary The President announced that he had received a democracy at European Community level (Doc. 95/79). report, drawn up by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Committee on Budgets, on draft amending and supp Mr Bayerl spoke on behalf of the Socialist Group and lementary budget No 1 of the European Communities Mr Klepsch on behalf of the Christian-Democratic for the 1979 financial year, established by the Council Group (EPP Group). (Doc. 67/79) — (Doc. 119/79). Parliament rejected the request for urgent debate.
Decision on urgency Pursuant to Rule 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the motion for a resolution was referred to the appro The first item was the decision on urgency of various priate committee, in this case the Political Affairs motions for resolutions and an oral question. Committee. '
The President reminded the House that the reasons supporting the requests for urgent debate were Motion for a resolution on the need to provide urgent contained in the documents themselves. humanitarian aid for the people of Uganda (Doc. 108/79)
Motion for a resolution on the review of the common Parliament decided to adopt urgent procedure for this agricultural policy (Doc. 43/79). motion for a resolution and, on a proposal from the NoC 127/18. Official Journal of the European Gommunities 21. 5. 79
President, to include it in the agenda for the sitting of amending and supplementary budget No 1 of the Friday, 27 April following the Liogier report on fruit European Communities for the 1979 financial year, and vegetables (Doc. 72/79). established by the Council (Doc. 67/79) — (Doc. 119/79). Oral question with debate on Community supplies of raw materials (Doc. 112/79) Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, spoke.
The following spoke: Mr Klepsch on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr IN THE CHAIR: MR BERKHOUWER Hoffmann on behalf of the Socialist Group, Mr Vice-President Klepsch on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group); the last two also spoke on the Ansquer -motion for a resolution (Doc. 109/79). The following spoke: Mr Dankert on behalf of the Parliament rejected the request for urgent debate. Socialist Group, Mr Ripamonti on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Motion for a resolution on Community supplies of raw Group, Lord Bessborough on behalf of the European materials (Doc. 109/79) Conservative Group, Mr Spinelli on behalf of the Communist and Allies Group, Mr Notenboom, who Parliament rejected the request for urgent debate. drew attention to two errors in paragraph 10 of the explanatory statement which . Mr Bangemann Pursuant to Rule 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the undertook to rectify, Mr Christensen, Lord Bruce motion for a resolution was referred to the and Mr Lange, Chairman of the Committee on Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs as the Budgets. committee responsible and to the Committee on Energy and Research for its opinion. The President reminded the House that the vote on draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 for 1979 and on the motion for a resolution contained in Motion for a resolution on the conclusion of the Geneva Mr Bangemann's report would be held on negotiations on the Tokyo Round (Doc. 114/79) Wednesday, 25 April.
Parliament rejected the request for urgent debate. He declared the debate closed.
Pursuant to Rule 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the motion was referred to the appropriate Committee in this case the Committee on External Economic Regulation on interest rebates for loans with a Relations. structural objective (debate)
Mr Notenboom introduced his report, drawn up on Motion for a resolution on accidents at work (Doc. behalf of the Committee on Budgets, on the proposal 117/79) from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 633/78) for a Regulation The following spoke: Mr Klepsch, on behalf of the concerning interest rebates for certain loans with a Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group) and Mrs structural objective (Doc. 84/79). Squarcialupi, The sitting was suspended at 1 p.m. and resumed at Since the result of the show of hands was doubtful, 3.10 p.m. Parliament took a fresh vote by sitting and standing and decided to adopt urgent procedure for this motion for a resolution which, on a proposal from the President, was entered on the agenda for Friday, IN THE CHAIR: MR COLOMBO 27 April, after the Liogier report on fruit and President vegetables (Doc. 72/79).
Draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 for Urgent debate 1979 (debate) The President announced that he had received a Mr Bangemann introduced his report, drawn up on motion for a resolution tabled by Mr Adams, on behalf of the Committee on Budgets, on draft behalf of the Socialist Group, with request for urgent 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoG 127/19
debate pursuant to Rule 14 of the Rules of Pursuant to Rule 14 (1), second subparagraph, of the Procedure, on Community aid for the Yugoslav earth- Rules of Procedure, the vote on this request would be quake victims (Doc. 120/79). held at the beginning of the next day's sitting.
Youth policy in the Community (vote) He pointed out that the reasons supporting the request for urgent debate were contained in the Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the document itself. Cassanmagnago Cerretti report (Doc. 91/79):
RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Decision on setting up a second joint programme of exchanges of young workers within the Community
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 50 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 21/79), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Education and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (Doc. 91/79),
1. Welcomes the Commission's proposal for an improved and extended second programme of exchanges of young workers within the Community;
2. Endorses the view that so far insufficient attention has been given to the 'human aspects' of the Community and that, especially in view of direct elections to the European Parliament, determined efforts should be made to bring home the European ideal to young people in particular;
3. Recalls that it has repeatedly found fault with the content of such programmes, which are provided for in the Treaties, and criticized their financial provisions as unsatisfactory during the budget debates;
4. Hopes therefore that the structural flaws in the 1964 first programme the small number and inadequate preparation of participants — will be remedied;
5. Is, however, concerned about the feasibility of achieving the more extensive objective of the second programme with the reduced appropriations in the current budget (650 000 EUA compared with 1 000 000 EUA);
6. Points out that the somewhat alarming economic and employment situation of young people to whom this programme applies might well incline them to the view that a period spent on an exchange will jeopardize their future prospects and thus create the risk that yet again only the already well-informed 'professional Europeans' will benefit;
7. Would welcome the extension of the programme to allow young workers from the associated and ACP States to participate;
8. Feels that the Youth Forum should be consulted during the implementation of the programme.
(') OJNoC81,28.3. 1979, p. 16. No G 127/20 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5. 79
Second European Social Budget (1976 to 1980) (vote)
Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Wawrzik report (Doc. 25/79):
RESOLUTION on the Second European Social Budget (1976 to 1980)
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the Second European Social Budget (1976 to 1980) (COM(78) 318 final), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Education (Doc. 25/79),
1. Welcomes the Second European Social Budget and notes with satisfaction that the changes called for by the committee in the report on the First European Social Budget have been taken into account in the Second European Social Budget;
2. Expresses its satisfaction that in addition to meeting these demands the new Social Budget does not merely record the situation obtaining over a given period in the past, but contains projections for developments up to 1980;
3. Notes with satisfaction that the First Budget has not only been updated and expanded but that detailed data on expenditure and receipts have been supplied;
4. Considers it desirable that in future the volume of social benefits should be considered in relation to the economic situation in each individual Member State;
5. Notes that the level of expenditure in the area of social security is not an absolutely reliable indicator of the social situation in the Community Member States;
6. Urges that in future all social benefits should be covered in the social budget; these include:
— social security, — tax concessions, — housing and house-building allowances, — vocational training, — benefits for war victims and the mentally and physically handicapped, especially children, — measures to promote asset formation, — family benefits;
7. Considers it desirable that future social budgets should deal with all aspects of social security, including those not discussed in detail here;
8. Considers it useful to improve the clarity of the report by including graphs, diagrams and statistics, if possible in colour;
9. Feels that the Social Budget should be drawn up for a period of three years at a time and calls for an annual updating of forecasts for the interim period;
10. Hopes that future Social Budgets will include a concise summary of their contents; 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/21
11. Draws from the present Social Budget the following political conclusions, of which it asks the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Education to take account in future work;
12. Hopes that conditions will be created for a policy of individual asset formation for workers, including a share in production capital — not necessarily in the same undertaking;
13. Considers it necessary for housing policy to facilitate home ownership;
14. Calls for the progressive removal of all administrative obstacles to the sale of residential property to guarantee the free movement and mobility of workers;
15. Desires a family policy which guarantees even large families an adequate income for the education of the children and facilitates participation in cultural life;
16. Insists that the Social Budget should provide data demonstrating the unequal treatment of men and women in all areas of social security so that equality can be attained by eliminating irregularities;
17. Stresses that the formulation of harmonized European legislation protecting the interests of war victims and war widows and the physically and mentally handicapped, particularly children, is urgently necessary;
18. Considers it indispensable that, in addition to the information provided by the Social Budget, particularly as regards the social security of the elderly, the policies pursued under the Social Fund, the Regional Fund and other Community mechanisms should be directed through the achievement of full employment, towards ensuring an old-age pension sufficient for the individual to maintain his accustomed standard of living;
19. Considers it essential that social security benefits should be administered in such a way that no one can regard the procedure for obtaining 'them as degrading;
20. Calls moreover for the implementation of a long-term general European policy designed to enable as many citizens as possible to earn their own living inter alia through the creation of additional jobs;
21. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission.
Regulation on interest rebates for loans with a been tabled to it, would be put to the vote at the next structural objective (continuation of debate) voting time.
Mr Ripamonti spoke on behalf of the Christian- Democratic Group (EPP Group). He declared the debate closed.
IN THE CHAIR: MR HOLST Decision empowering the Commission to contract Vice-President loans for promoting investment (debate)
Mr Spinelli introduced his report, drawn up on behalf The following spoke: Mr Bangemann on behalf of of the Committee on Budgets, on the proposal from the Liberal and Democratic Group and Mr Ortoli, the Commission to the Council (Doc. 20/79) for a Vice-President of the Commission. Decision applying Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 October 1978 empowering the Commission to The President announced that the motion for a contract loans for the purpose of promoting resolution, along with the amendment which had investment within the Community (Doc. 45/79). No C 127/22 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79
The following spoke: Mr Miiller-Hermann, Non-quota section of the Regional Fund Draftsman of the Opinion of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Mr Ripamonti on The next item was the oral question with debate by behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Mr Bangemann, Mr Cifarelli, Mr Damseaux, Mr Group), Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Liberal and Johnston and Mr Jung to the Commission on the Democratic Group and Mr Ortoli, Vice-President of reserve for the non-quota section of the Regional the Commission, Fund (Doc. 59/79).
The President announced that the motion for a Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, answered resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting the question. time.
The following spoke: Mr Jung, co-author of the He declared the debate closed. question, and Mr Mascagni on behalf of the Communist and Allies Group.
Regulation amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the Communities (debate) IN THE CHAIR: SIR GEOFFREY DE FREITAS The next item on the agenda was the report drawn up by Mr Cointat on behalf of the Committee on Vice-President Budgets on the proposal from the Commission to the Council (Doc. 276/78) for a Regulation amending the Staff Regulations of officials and conditions of The President declared the debate closed. employment of other servants of the European Communities and establishing an Administrative Tribunal of the European Communities (Doc. 37/79). Decision on coal and coke for the iron and steel industry (debate) The following spoke: Mr de Gaay Fortman on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Mr Ibrugger introduced his report, drawn up on Nielsen on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic behalf of the Committee on Energy and Research, on Group, Mr Krieg on behalf of the Group of the draft by the Commission (Doc. 576/78) of a European Progressive Democrats, Mr Tugendhat, Decision concerning coal and coke for the iron and Member of the Commission, the rapporteur and Mr de steel industry of the Community (Doc. 69/79). Gaay Fortman. The following spoke: Lord Bessborough, Draftsman The President announced that the motion for a of the Opinion of the Committee on Budgets, Mr resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting Hoffmann on behalf of the Socialist Group, Mrs time. Walz, Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Research, Mr Veronesi on behalf of the Communist He declared the debate closed. and Allies Group, Mr H.-W. Miiller on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Christensen and Mr Brunner, Member of the Commission. Administrative expenditure of the European Par liament during the 1978 financial year (debate) The President pointed out that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting Mr Cointat introduced his interim report, drawn up time. on behalf of the Committee on Budgets, on the administrative expenditure of the European Par He declared the debate closed. liament during the period of 1 January to 31 December 1978 (1978 financial year) (Doc. 102/79). Community participation in space research (debate) The President announced that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting Mr Ripamonti introduced his report, drawn up on time. behalf of the Committee on Energy and Research, on Community participation in space research (Doc. •He declared the debate closed. 2/79). 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/23
The following spoke: Mr Flamig on behalf of the The following spoke: Mr Flamig on behalf of the Socialist Group, Mrs Walz on behalf of the Christian- Socialist Group, Mr Normanton on behalf of the Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Normanton on European Conservative Group, Mr Veronesi, Mr behalf of the European Conservative Group, Mr Noe, Mr Inchauspe on behalf of the Group of Veronesi, Communist and Allies Group and Mr European Progressive Democrats and Mr Natali, Vice- Brunner, Member of the Commission. President of the Commission.
The President announced that the motion for a The President announced that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting time. time.
He declared the debate closed. He declared the debate closed.
Urgent debate
Operation of the Euratom inspectorate (debate) The President announced that he had received from Mr Corrie, on behalf of the Committee on Agri Deputizing for the rapporteur, Mr Flamig introduced culture, a motion for a resolution with request for the report drawn up by Mr Mitchell on behalf of the urgent debate pursuant to Rule 14 of the Rules of Committee on Energy and Research on the operation Procedure on EEC-Norwegian fishing relations (Doc. of the Euratom inspectorate with particular reference 122/79). to the allocation of duties between the Commission, the Governments of the Member States and the Inter The President announced that the reasons supporting national Atomic Energy Agency in respect of the this request for urgent debate were contained in the inspection of fissile materials in the EAEC (Doc. document itself. 3/79).
He announced that, pursuant to Rule 14 (1), second The following spoke: Mrs Walz on behalf of the subparagraph, of the Rules of Procedure, the vote on Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr this request would take place at the beginning of the Normanton on behalf of the European Conservative next day's sitting. Group and Mr Veronesi, Communist and Allies Group.
Agenda for next sitting IN THE CHAIR: MR HOLST The President announced the following agenda for Vice-President the next day's sitting, 25 April 1979:
The following spoke: Mr Krieg on behalf of the 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. (possibly 9p.m.): Group of European Progressive Democrats, Mrs Walz, Mr Krieg, Mr Flamig, deputizing for the rap porteur and Mr Brunner, Member of the Commission. — decision on urgency of two motions for resolutions;
The President announced that the motion for a — oral questions with debate to the Commission, the resolution, along with the amendments which had Council and the Foreign Ministers on relations been tabled to it, would be put to the vote at the next between the Community and the USA; voting time. — oral question with debate to the Council on Community action in favour of consumers; He declared the debate closed. — joint debate on the Spinelli report, two oral questions, one to the Commission, the other to Accident at Three-Mile Island (debate) the Council, and an oral question to the Commission on actions in the iron and steel sector and other industries; Mrs Walz introduced the motion for a resolution which she had tabled, together with Mr Flamig on — joint debate on the Lagorce report and an oral behalf of the Committee on Energy and Research on question to the Foreign Ministers on the code of the accident at the Three-Mile Island nuclear power conduct for Community companies with sub station (Doc. 81/79). sidiaries in South Africa; No C 127/24 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
— Blurnenfeld report on the peace treaty between 4.3 C p.m.: Egypt and Israel. — vote on draft amending and supplementary budget 3 p.m.: No 1 and on the motion for a resolution contained in the Bangemann report; — Question Time (questions to the Council and Foreign Ministers). — voting time.
The sitting was closed at 8 p.m.
H. R. NORD Cornells BERKHOUWER
Secretary-General Vice-President
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING OF WEDNESDAY, 25 APRIL 1979
IN THE CHAIR: MR BERKHOUWER Health and Consumer Protection, on environ mental carcinogens (Doc. 99/79); Vice-President — interim report by Mr Nyborg, on behalf of the Committee on Economic and Monetary The sitting was opened at 10.05 a.m. Affairs, on the harmonization of systems of company taxation and of withholding taxes on dividends (Doc. 104/79); Approval of minutes — report by Mr Noe, on behalf of the The minutes of the previous day's sitting were Committee on Regional Policy, Regional approved. Planning and Transport, on the promotion of efficient air traffic management and control (Doc. 106/79); Documents received — report by Lord Castle, on behalf of the The President announced that he had received: Committee on External Economic Relations, on economic and trade relations between the (a) from the Council, a request for an opinion on: EEC and New Zealand (Doc. 107/79); — the proposal from the Commission to the — report by Mr Corrie, on behalf of the Council for a Directive amending Directive Committee on Regional Policy, Regional 77/99/EEC on health problems affecting intra-^ Planning and Transport, on the peripheral Community trade in meat products (Doc; coastal regions of the European Community 118/79) (Doc. 113/79); which had been referred to the Committee on — report by Mr Howell, on behalf of the the Environment, Public Health and Committee on Agriculture, on measures to be Consumer Protection; taken to improve the situation in the milk sector (Doc. 115/79); (b) from the Parliamentary Committees, the — report by Mr Corrie, on behalf of the following reports: Committee on Agriculture, on measures to be report by Mr Jahn, on behalf of the adopted for. the development of fish farming Committee on the Environment, Public within the Community (Doc. 116/79); 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/25
— report by Mr Broeksz, on .behalf of the The following spoke: Mrs Walz on behalf of the Committee on Development and Cooperation, Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Baas on the proposals from the Commission to the on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Group, Lord Council (Doc 28/79) concerning the Regu- Bessborough on behalf of the European Conservative lations on food aid for 1979 (Doc. 121/79). Group, Mr Bernard-Reymond, Mr Jahn and Mr Haferkamp.
The President declared the debate closed. Decision on urgency
The next item was the decision on urgency of two motions for resolutions. Welcome to a delegation* from New Zealand
On behalf of Parliament the President welcomed a The President reminded the House that the reasons delegation from the New Zealand Chamber of Repre supporting the requests for urgent debate were sentatives led by Mr Schultz who had taken their contained in the documents themselves. seats in the official gallery.
Motion for a resolution on Community aid to the Yugoslav earthquake victims (Doc. 120/79) Agenda
Parliament decided to adopt urgent procedure for this On a proposal from the enlarged Bureau, Parliament motion for a resolution and, on a proposal from the decided to maintain the agenda for Thursday's sitting President, to include it in the agenda for the sitting of as it had been adopted on 23 April. Friday, 27 April, following the motion for a resolution on accidents at work.
Community action in favour of consumers Motion for a resolution on EEC-Norwegian fishing relations (Doc. 122/79) Mrs Krouwel-Vlam moved the oral question with debate which she and Mr W. Muller, Mr Ajello, Mr Parliament decided to adopt urgent procedure for this Bregegere, Mr Didier and Mr Brown had put to the motion for a resolution and, on a proposal from the Council on Community action in favour of consumers President, to include it in the agenda for the sitting of (Doc. 61/79). Friday, 27 April, following the Liogier report on fruit and vegetables (Doc. 72/79). IN THE CHAIR: MR LUCKER Vice-President State of relations between the Community and the USA Mr Bernard-Reymond, President-in-Office of the Council, answered the question. The next item on the agenda was the joint debate on three oral questions on the state of relations between The following spoke: Mr Schyns on behalf of the the Community and the USA. Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Baas on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Group, Lord Mr Jahn moved the oral questions with debate which Bethell on behalf of the European Conservative he and Mr Zagari, Mr Power, Mr Brown, Mr Baas, Group, Mrs Squarcialupi on behalf of the Communist Mr Scott-Hopkins, Mr Leonardi, Mr Haase, Mrs and Allies Group, Mr Burke, Member of the Walz and Mr Ripamonti had put to the Commission Commission, and Mr Bernard-Reymond. (Doc. 56/79), to the Council (Doc. 57/79) and to the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation The President declared the debate closed. (Doc. 58/79) on the state of relations between the Community and the USA. Actions in the iron and steel sector and other Mr Bernard-Reymond, President-in-Office of the industries (debate) Council and of the Foreign Ministers, and Mr Haferkamp, Vice-President of the Commission, The next item was the joint debate on a report and answered the questions put to their respective three oral questions on actions in the iron and steel institutions. sector and in other industries. NoC 127/26 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79
Mr Spinelli introduced his report, drawn up on behalf Mr Pisani spoke on behalf of the Socialist Group. of the Committee on Economic and Monetary The sitting was suspended at 1.20 p.m. and resumed Affairs, on the proposal from the Commission of the at 3.10 p.m. European Communities to the Council (Doc. 456/78) for a Regulation on Community aid for industrial restructuring and conversion operations (Doc. 637/78). IN THE CHAIR. MR COI.OMHO Mr Schworer spoke on behalf of the Christian- President Democratic Group (EPP Group) on this report and also moved the oral questions with debate by Mr Urgent debate Klepsch on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group) to the Commission (Doc. 62/79) and to The President announced that he had received from the Council (Doc. 63/79) on restructuring in Mr Deschamps on behalf of the Committee on industry. Development and Cooperation a motion for a resolution with request for urgent debate pursuant to Mr Pintat moved the oral question with debate Rule 14 of the Rules of Procedure on preparations which, on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic for the Fifth United Nations Conference on Trade Group, he had put to the Commission on actions and Development (Manila — May 1979) — (Doc. undertaken by the Commission in the iron and steel 123/79). sector in the last two years and future prospects (Doe. 64/79). He pointed out that the reasons supporting the request for urgent debate were contained in the The following spoke: Mr Bernard-Reymond, document itself. President-in-Office of the Council, and Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission. At the same time they Pursuant to Rule 14 (1), second subparagraph, of the answered the questions put to their respective Rules of Procedure, the vote on this request would be institutions. held at the beginning of the next day's sitting.
Question Time Parliament considered a number of questions addressed to the Commission, the Council or the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation (Doc. 52/79).
Questions to the Council Question No 1 by Sir Geoffrey de Freitas: Teaching of languages in schools
Mr Bernard-Reymond, President-in-Office of the Council, answered the question and supplementary questions by Sir Geoffrey de Freitas and Lord Bethell.
Question No 2 by Mr Stetter: Common EEC policy on liner traffic Mr Bernard-Reymond, President-in-Office of the Council, answered the question and a supplementary question by Mr Stetter.
— Question No 3 by Mr Ellis on the salaries paid to Members of Parliament in the nine Member States would be answered in writing as the author was absent and had not appointed a deputy. 21 • 5- 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/27
Question No 4 by Mr Seefeld: Approximation of legislation in the Community relating to traffic offences
Mr Bernard-Reymond answered the question and a supplementary question by Mr Seefeld.
Question No 5 by Mr Dewulf: Execution of the 'Special Action'
Mr Bernard-Reymond answered the question and supplementary questions by Mr Dewulf and Mr Broeksz.
— Question No 6 by Mr Inchauspe on the repercussions of the possible accession of Greece, Spain and Portugal on the level of agricultural producer prices, Question No 7 by Mr Bordu on the de facto extension of the powers of the European Parliament and Question No 8 by Mr L'Estrange on the fourth European Development Fund would be answered in writing as the authors were absent and had not appointed deputies.
Question No 9 by Mr Dondelinger: Sexual mutilation of women in black Africa Mr Bernard-Reymond answered the question and supplementary questions by Mr Dondelinger, Mrs Squarcialupi, Mr Broeksz and Mr Patijn.
— Question No 10 by Mr Kavanagh on employment protection schemes would be answered in writing as the author was absent and had not appointed a deputy.
Question No 11 by Mr Ryan: Oil shortage
Mr Bernard-Reymond answered the question and supplementary questions by Mr Ryan, Mr Nolan, Mr McDonald, Mr Broeksz and Mr Noe.
Questions to the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation — At the request of the author, Question No 12 by Sir Derek Walker-Smith on the final act of the Helsinki Conference and the reunification of families would be answered in writing. NoC 127/28 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5.79
Question No 13 by Sir Geoffrey de Freitas: Europe Day — 5 May Mr Bernard-Reymond, President-in-Office of the Foreign Ministers, answered the question and supplementary questions by Sir Geoffrey de Freitas, Mr Dewulf, Mr Spenale and Mr Broeksz.
Question No 14 by Mr Spieer on SWAPO and Namibia would be answered in writing as the author was absent and had not appointed a deputy.
Question No 14a by Mr Power: Respect for human rights within the European Economic Community The following spoke: Mr Bernard Reymond, Mr Power, Mr Bernard-Reymond, Mr Christensen and Mr Bernard-Reymond.
The President declared the first part of Question Mrs Dahlerup asked for the vote on the motion for a Time closed. resolution to be taken paragraph by paragraph.
Parliament adopted the draft amending and sup Actions in the iron and steel sector and other plementary budget No 1 for 1979. industries (continuation of debate) Pursuant to the provisions of Article 78 (7) of the The following spoke: Mr Veronesi on behalf of the ECSC Treaty, Article 203 of the EEC Treaty and Communist and Allies Group, Mr Ansquer on behalf Article 177 of the Euratom Treaty, the President noted that the procedure laid down in these articles of the Group of European Progressive Democrats had been completed and declared amending and supp and Mr Schreiber, Draftsman of the Opinion of the lementary budget No 1 to be finally adopted. Committee on Budgets. The debate on actions in the iron and steel sector and other industries was interrupted for voting time. Motion for a resolution contained in the report by Mr Bangemann (Doc. 119/79)
Draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 for The President pointed out that there had been a 1979 (vote) corrigendum to this motion for a resolution.
Draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 of the Mr Spenale spoke on the request for a vote paragraph European Communities for the 1979 financial year by paragraph made by Mrs Dahlerup. (Doc. 67/79) Mrs Dahlerup maintained her request. The President informed Parliament that the Committee on Agriculture had withdrawn draft Parliament adopted the preamble. amendments 1 to 17. There therefore remained the two draft amendments No 18 and No 19 tabled by Parliament adopted paragraph 1. the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Education. Parliament adopted paragraph 2.
Mr Van Der Gun, Chairman of the Committee on Parliament adopted paragraph 3. Social Affairs, Employment and Education withdrew the two draft amendments. Parliament adopted the following resolution: 21 • 5- 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/29
RESOLUTION oh draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 of the European Communities for the financial year 1979, drawn up by the Council
The European Parliament,
— having regard to preliminary draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 of the European Communities tor the financial year 1979 (COM(79) 16),
— having regard to draft amending and supplementary budget No 1 of the European Communit.es lor the financial year 1979, drawn up by the Council (Doc. 67/79),
— having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinions of the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Regional Policy, RegionalPlanning and Transport (Doc. 119/79),
— recalling its standpoint that a supplementary budget should be introduced only in circumstances that are exceptional, inevitable and unforeseen,
1. Takes the view that an amending and supplementary budget is necessary in order to permit the financing of interest subsidies in respect of lending activities connected with the EMS, and also of measures for the payment of compensation to the United Kingdom;
comp^o^ f°r ^ fl™ °f *~ tW° — of measures as non-
3. Considers that any reference to a specific appropriation or percentage in acts of a legislative nature is without prejudice to the budgetary authority's decision concerning such an appropriation, or to the classification of the expenditure in question.
Regulation concerning interest rebates for loans with a structural objective (vote)
Before voting on the motion for a resolution contained in the report by Mr Notenboom (Doc. 84/79), Parliament considered amendment No 1 tabled by Mr Ripamonti to Article 3 of the proposal for a Regulation.
The rapporteur said that he could accept this amendment provided that its author was prepared to withdraw the words '... and the services required for development. ..'.
Mr Ripamonti said he was prepared to withdraw this phrase.
Mr Yeats spoke on behalf of the Group of European Progressive Democrats.
Amendment No 1, as amended, was adopted.
Parliament adopted the following resolution: No C 127/30 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Regulation concerning interest rebates for certain loans with a structural objective
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('),
— having been consulted by the Council (Doc. 633/78),
— having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinion of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (Doc. 84/79),
1. Welcomes the principle of creating a subsidized loan mechanism for the 'less prosperous' Member States actively participating in the European monetary system;
2. Recalls that the Community decision-making process applies in full to the European Council and that its 'resolution' of 4 and 5 December 1978 must therefore be considered as a guideline which the institutions will take as a basis in deciding freely in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Treaties;
3. Expresses the following reservations, however, about the proposed mechanism:
(a) the appropriations earmarked for the interest rebates should he non-compulsory and fixed annually in the budget;
(b) financial compensation of the Member States not participating in the European monetary system from the budget should be an exceptional and interim measure and should be reconsidered each year as part of the budgetary procedure;
(c) Parliament should be consulted on the Member States which are to receive these rebates; the agreement between the Commission and the European Investment Bank should be officially forwarded to Parliament;
4. Therefore invites the Commission to adopt the following amendments pursuant to Article 149 of the EEC Treaty;
5. Once again requests the Commission to ensure that the Community's general financial policy is consistent and coordinated and to submit to Parliament a report on the subject;
6. Instructs the Committee on Budgets to keep under review the financial transactions involved in this new mechanism;
7. Reserves the right to open the conciliation procedure should the Council depart from this opinion.
(») OJ No C 65, 9. 3. 1979, p. 3. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/31
TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (') TEXT AMENDED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Council Regulation concerning interest rebates for certain loans with a structural objective
Preamble and first recital unchanged
Whereas the European Council, at its meeting of Whereas the European Council, at its meeting of 4 and 5 December 1978, provided that this system 4 and 5 December 1978 indicated certain guidelines should include measures to strengthen the economies for measures to strengthen the economies of the less of the less prosperous Member States taking part in prosperous Member States taking part in this system;
Third to fifth recitals unchanged
Whereas the European Council requested the Commu Whereas the Community institutions and the Euro nity institutions and the European Investment Bank to pean Investment Bank should put at the disposal of put at the disposal of these States for a five-year these States for a five-year period loans of an indica period loans of 1 000 million EUA a year on special tive total of 1 000 million EUA a year on special terms, those made by the Community institutions terms, those made by the Community institutions being within the framework of Council Decision being within the framework of Council Decision 78/870/EEC; 78/870/EEC;
Whereas the Community should, during this five-year Whereas the Community should, during this five-year period, participate in this action by granting interest period, participate in this action by granting interest rebates on these loans of 3 % a year, totalling 1 000 rebates on these loans of 3 % a year, for an indicative million EUA in fiveannual instalments of 200 million total of 1 000 million EUA in five annual instalments EUA each; estimated at 200 million EUA each;
Eighth and ninth recitals and Article 1 unchanged
Article 2 Article 2
The Council shall decide, on a proposal from the The Council shall decide, on a proposal from the Commission and acting by a qualified majority, which Commission and acting by a qualified majority after Member State or States shall be eligible for the subsi consulting the European Parliament which of the less- dies described at Article 1. prosperous Community Member States shall be eligi ble for the subsidies described at Article 1.
Article 3 Article 3
The interest rate subsidies provided for in this Regula The interest rate subsidies provided for in this Regula tion shall be granted only for loans primarily devoted tion shall be granted only for loans primarily devoted to financing projects and programmes relating to the to financing projects and programmes relating to tech infrastructure, provided such loans are consistent with nical, economic and social infrastructure, provided the Community's priority objectives, especially those such loans are consistent with the Community's prior of regional policy, provided they do not distort condi ity objectives, especially those of regional policy, pro tions of competition in any way that is inconsistent vided they do not distort conditions of competition in with the principles of the relevant provisions of the any way that is inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty, and provided that the investment contributes relevant provisions of the Treaty, and provided that to increasing gross fixed asset formation in the Mem the investment contributes to increasing gross fixed as ber States concerned. set formation and creating productive jobs in the Member States concerned.
Articles 4 to 7 unchanged
O For complete text, see OJ No C 65, 9. 3. 1979, p. 3. No C 127/32 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5.79
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Article 8 Article 8
The amount of loans to be subsidized pursuant to this The amount of loans to be subsidized pursuant to this Regulation shall be 5 000 million EUA over five years, Regulation is estimated to be 5 000 million EUA over divided into five annual instalments of 1 000 million five years, divided into five annual instalments of EUA each. Over the same period, the amount of 1 000 million EUA each. Over the same period, the interest rate subsidies financed by the budget shall be amount of interest rate subsidies financed by the bud 1 000 million EUA divided into five annual instal get is estimated to be 1 000 million EUA divided into ments of 200 million EUA each. five annual instalments of 200 million EUA each.
Articles 9 and 10 unchanged
Article 11 Article 11
No later than two years after this Regulation enters No later than one year after this Regulation enters into force, the Commission shall present the Council into force, the Commission shall present the Council and the European Parliament with a report on the and the European Parliament with a report on the application of the Regulation, and shall make any pro application of the Regulation, and shall make any pro posals for adjustments it may consider necessary. posals for adjustments it may consider necessary.
Article 12 unchanged
Decision empowering the Commission to contract loans for promoting investment (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Spinelli report (Doc. 45/79):
RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Gommunities to the Council for a Decision applying Decision 78/870/EEC of 16 Oct ober 1978 empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council (COM(79) 129 final), — having been consulted by the Council (Doc. 20/79), — having regard to its resolution of 12 April 1978 on the Decision empowering the Commission to contract loans for the purpose of promoting investment within the Community ('), — having regard to its resolution of 14 March 1979 on the amendment of the Financial Regulation and in particular the opening of the conciliation procedure with regard to the budgetization of loans (2), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinions of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Planning and Transport (Doc. 45/79),
(') OJ No C 108, 8. 5. 1978, p. 32. O OJ No C 93, 9. 4. 1979, p. 30. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/33
1. Approves the Commission's proposal to raise an initial loan of 500 million EUA to finance projects in accor dance with the general guidelines set out by the Council;
2. Recalls that the extent of the budgetary authority's powers over borrowing and lending operations will have to be established during the conciliation procedure on the amended version of the Financial Regulation, which is due to open before 30 April 1979;
3. Instructs the Committee on Budgets to keep under review the implementation of the investment projects to be financed from the initial loan raised;
4. Reserves the right to initiate the conciliation procedure should the Council depart from this opinion.
Regulation amending the Staff Regulations of officials of the Communities (vote)
Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Cointat report (Doc. 37/79):
RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Regulation amending the Staff Regulations of officials and conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities and establishing an Administrative Tribunal of the European Communities
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('), — having been consulted by the Council (Doc. 276/78), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs (Doc. 37/79), — aware of the growing work-load of cases before the Court of Justice, — aware of the need to simplify administrative appeals and grievance procedures, — noting the further information provided by the Commission to its Committee on Budgets as regards the finan cial implications, — aware of the need to provide guarantees as regards the right of appeal, — aware of the vital importance of the full independence of the Tribunal,
1. Approves the Commission's proposal establishing an Administrative Tribunal of the-European -Communities as being an appropriate means of diminishing the number of purely administrative cases examined In ilu ( nun o! Justice, subject to the amendments formulated hereafter;
2. Believes that, in order to ensure the independence of the Tribunal, the same conditions, as regards their appointment, should apply to its members as apply to members of the Court of Justice;
O OJ No C 225, 22. 9. 1978, p. 6. NoC 127/34 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79
3. Cannot accept the limitation of the right of appeal to questions of law and insists that the rights available to all citizens under Article 173 of the Treaty apply, by analogy, in this case;
4. Insists that the Parliament be consulted on the rules of procedure for the Tribunal, before a decision is taken by Council;
5. Invites the Commission to adopt the following amendments and will convoke the conciliation procedure should Council intend departing, in any significant way, from the views expressed by Parliament.
TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (') TEXT AMENDED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Council Regulation amending the Staff Regulations of officials and conditions of employ ment of other servants of the European Communities and establishing an Administrative Tribunal of the European Communities
Preamble and recitals unchanged
Article 1 Article 1
The Staff Regulations of officials of the European The Staff Regulations of officials of the European Community are amended as follows: Community are amended as follows:
Paragraphs 1 to 3 unchanged
Paragraph 4 unchanged up to and including Article 91
Article 91a Article 91a
1. The Court of Justice of the European Commu 1. The Court of Justice of the European Commu nities shall have jurisdiction to hear any appeal to nities shall have jurisdiction to hear any appeal to have a decision of the Administrative Tribunal set have a decision of the Administrative Tribunal set aside on grounds of a substantial formal defect, for aside by extension of the principles laid down in violation of the Treaties establishing the European Article 173 of the EEC Treaty, from which the Communities, for violation of these Staff Regulations provisions relating to the setting up of the Tribunal or of the conditions of employment of other servants, cannot constitute an exception. or for violation of any other material rule or principle of law.
2. Appeals under paragraph 1 shall be filed 2. unchanged within two months from notification of the decision to the appellant; appeals filed out of time shall be inadmissible.
3. An appeal shall have no suspensory effect. unchanged However, the Court of Justice may at the appel lant's request order a stay of execution of the decision made in the principal action or interim measures where such execution is likely to have harmful consequences which are difficult to redress.
(') For complete text, see OJ No C 225, 22. 9. 1978, p. 6. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/35
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4. Where a decision of the Tribunal is set aside 4. unchanged in whole or in part by the Court of Justice, the Court may either:
— remit the case to the Tribunal, which shall then apply the law as found by the Court of Justice; or
— give final judgment on the merits; in such event the Court of Justice shall have unlimited juris diction in disputes of a financial character.
5. Appeals under this Article shall be investigated 5. unchanged and heard as provided in the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice.'
5. The following Annex X is added to the Staff 5. The following Annex X is added to the Staff Regulations: Regulations:
ANNEX X
ORGANIZATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COM MUNITIES AND RULES GOVERNING ITS MEMBERS
CHAPTER I
Organization of the Administrative Tribunal
Section 1
Membership of the Tribunal
Article 1 Article 1
1. The Administrative Tribunal shall consist of: 1. The Administrative Tribunal shall consist of: — a President and a Vice-President selected and ap- — unchanged pointed by the Court of Justice from a list of at least four names presented by the judges appoin ted as herinafter prescribed; should no such list be presented within two months following the ap pointment of the judges, the Court shall select and appoint the President and Vice-President di rectly; the same procedure shall apply in the event that such a list not be presented within the two months following the termination of this function of the President or Vice-President; No C 127/36 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79
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a judge and an alternate judge selected and ap a judge and an alternate judge selected and ap pointed by the Court of Justice from a list of at pointed by the Court of Justice from a list of at least four names presented by the institutions and least four names presented by the institutions and by other bodies treated as such by virtue of the by other bodies treated as such by virtue of the second paragraph of Article 1 of the Staff second paragraph of Article 1 of the Staff Regula Regulations, with the exception of the Court of tions, with the exception of the Court of Justice; Justice; these persons shall not be or have been officials or other servants of the institutions of the European Communities;
a judge and an alternate judge selected and ap a judge and an alternate judge selected and ap pointed by the Court of Justice from a list of at pointed by the Court of Justice from a list of at least six names presented by common agreement least four names presented In common agreement between the Staff Committees of all the institu between the Staff Committees of all the insti tions and like bodies. tutions and like bodies. These persons shall not be or have been officials or other servants of the insti tutions of the European Communities.
To establish and publish the lists referred to in the unchanged second and third paragraphs above the institutions and like bodies on the one hand and the Staff Committees on the other then shall have a maxi mum delay period of four months commencing from the date of the request which is simul taneously addressed to them by the President of the Court of Justice.
In the event of failure to designate one of the jud unchanged ges of alternate judges in the manner prescribed above, the Court shall make the appointment di rectly. The judge thus appointed shall act in that capacity until such time as an appointment is made in the manner prescribed above.
2. If the President or one of the judges is unable to 2. unchanged discharge his duties, whether temporarily or perma nently, notably by reasons of resignation, compulsory resignation, retirement or death, he shall be replaced by the Vice-President or the alternate judge appoin ted with him, as the case may be. If the President or one of the judges is permanently unable to discharge his duties, he shall be replaced by the Vice-President or the appropriate alternate judge until a new Presi dent or judge is appointed as provided in para graph 1.
Article 2 Article 2
1. The President and the Vice-President shall be se 1. The members shall be selected from persons lected from persons whose independence is beyond whose independence is beyond doubt and who possess doubt and who are jurisconsults of recognized compe the qualifications required for appointment to impor tence, particularly in the field of the rights and obliga tant judicial offices in the Member States and who are tions of public servants; such persons shall not be offi jurisconsults of recognized competence, particularly cials or other servants of the Communities. in the field of the rights and obligations of public ser vants; such persons shall not be officials or other ser vants of the Communities. 21.5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/37
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2. The judge and the alternate judge to be appointed deleted by virtue of the second indent of Article 1 (1) shall be selected from established officials who are in active em ployment, have legal training and have legal training and have special competence in the field of the rights and obligations arising from the Staff Regulations.
Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 unchanged
Article 7 Article 7
The members of the Tribunal shall enjoy full indepen The members of the Tribunal shall enjoy indepen dence in the discharge of their duties. They shall ac dence in the discharge of their duties. They shall ac cept no binding orders. During their term of office they cept no binding orders. shall not be answerable to the superiors to whom they were answerable in their original institution. No disci plinary action shall be taken against them in respect of the opinions which they express in the discharge of their duties. The same provisions shall apply to the Vice-President and alternate judges when replacing the President or one of the judges.
Articles 8, 9, 10 and 11 unchanged
Article 12 Article 12
1. The judges shall for their full term of office be se 1. deleted conded in the interests of the service by their original institution to the Court of Justice, and Article38 of the Staff Regulations shall apply accordingly.
2. An alternate judge who is called upon to replace a deleted judge who is unable to discharge his duties for a foresee able period of three months or more shall for such period be seconded in the interests of the service as provided in paragraph 1. An alternate judge who replaces a judge for less than three months shall be granted special leave by his institu tion for the period required for the discharge of his du ties on the Tribunal. He shall then be entitled to reim bursement of any travel and accommodation costs as pro vided in Articles 11 to 14 of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations.
Article 13 unchanged
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Administrative expenditure of the European Parliament during the 1978 financial year (vote)
Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Cointat report (Doc. 102/79):
RESOLUTION on the administrative expenditure of the European Parliament for 1 January to 31 December 1978 (1978 financial year)
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the interim report of the Committee on Budgets (Doc. 102/79),
1. Points out that:
(a) available appropriations under the annual budget amount to 100 424 612 EUA; (b) appropriations automatically carried forward from 1977 to 1978 amounted to 6 382 946-76 EUA; (c) non-automatic carry-forwards from 1977 to 1978 authorized by Parliament amount to 1 267 250 EUA;
2. Notes the following utilization and cancellations in respect of these appropriations:
A. UTILIZATION as regards the appropriations for 1978 (annual budget): (a) 93 001 844-08 EUA were committed; (b) 78 468 862-14 EUA were paid; (c) 14 532 981-94 EUA remain to be paid; as regards the appropriations carried forward from 1977 to 1978: (a) payments from automatic carry-forwards total 5 575 300-42 EUA; (b) payments from non-automatic carry-forwards from 1977 to 1978 authorized by Parliament total 45 356-56 EUA.
B. CANCELLATIONS
3. Notes that the provisions of the Financial Regulation require the following cancellations: (a) 7 422 767-92 EUA (7-39 %) of the appropriations for 1978; (b) 807 646-34 EUA (12-65 %) of the appropriations automatically carried forward from 1977 to 1978; (c) 1221893-44 EUA (96-42%) of the non-automatic carry-forwards from 1977 to 1978 authorized by Parliament;
C. APPROPRIATIONS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD
4. Notes that outstanding appropriations of 14 532 981-94 EUA are to be carried forward automatically from 1978 to 1979, and that there is no need for non-automatic carry-forwards; 21 • 5- 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/39
5. Postpones its decision on the discharge for the 1978 financial year, which must be taken pursuant to Rule 50A (2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure, until the administrative expenditure has been examined by the Court of Auditors in accordance with the provisions of the Treaties;
6. Instructs its President to forward this resolution, the attached accounts and the report of the Committee on Budgets to the Commission to enable it to draw up the revenue and expenditure account and annual balance sheet of the Community institutions.
Decision on coal and coke for the iron and steel industry (vote)
Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Ibrugger report (Doc. 69/79):
RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the draft from the Commission of the European Communities for a Decision concerning coal and coke for the iron and steel industry of the Community
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the draft Commission decision (COM(78) 516 final),
— having been consulted by the Commission (Doc. 576/78),
— having regard to the report of the Committee on Energy and Research and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (Doc. 69/79),
— referring to its earlier resolutions concerning the energy sector, and, in particular, those on
— the renewal of the system of aids for coking coal and coke for the Community's iron and steel industry ('), — the modifications to Decision 73/287/ECSC concerning coal and coke for the iron and steel industry in the Community (2),
— future guidelines for the Community's coal policy in the framework of the overall concept of a Community energy policy (J),
— the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities for a Council Regulation on Community financial measures to promote the use of coal for electricity generation (4), — the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Regulation concerning Community aid for financing cyclical stocks of hard coal, coke and patent fuel (5), — the second report from the Commission to the Council on the achievement of Community energy policy objectives for 1985, together with a draft Council resolution (6),
(') OJNo-C 138, 31. 12. 1972. O OJ No C 6, 10. 1. 1977, p. 166. (J) OJ No C 159, 12. 7. 1976, p. 33. (4) OJC 133, 6. 6. 1977, p, 18. (s) OJNoC241, 10. 10. 1977, p. 14. (6) OJNoC 6, 9. 1. 1978, p. 12. No C 127/40 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
— the communication from the Commission on the introduction of a Community aid system for intra- Community trade in power station coal ('),
— the proposal from the Commission for a Regulation on Community financial measures for intra- Community trade in power station coal (2), — having regard to the resolution of the ECSC Consultative Committee on coal policy (3),
1. Notes once again that better exploitation of energy sources in the Community is necessary for the security of I the Community's energy supplies;
2. Welcomes the Commission's proposal that the system of aids for coal and coke for the iron and steel industry in the Community (4) should be renewed,
3. Recognizes that account has been taken of the difficult situation of the iron and steel industry;
4. Welcomes the flexibility in the fixing of production and sales aids;
5. Approves in principle the Commission's objective of: making long-term contracts lor both""producers .and consumers a precondition for the granting of aids; calls, however, once again for consideration to be given to the possibility, in exceptional cases, of special authorization being given for aids to short and medium-term supplies;
6. Welcomes the extension of the system of aids to include coals and cokes destined for the sintering of minerals;
7. Criticizes the financing of various schemes in the coal sector from different sources, particularly in the case of this draft, under which measures would be financed almost entirely outside the ECSC budget or the general Community budget;
8. Calls emphatically, therefore, for the budgetization of these resources so that they may be brought under the control of the European Parliament;
9. Is aware of the problems of financing through the ECSC operational budget in view of the latter's limited resources and therefore calls once again for the customs revenues collected by the Member States on coal and steel products to be transferred in full to the ECSC budget;
10. Takes the view that this scheme is part of the Community energy policy and thai lor practical reasons (limited ECSC budget) it should be financed through the EEC budget;
11. Points, in this connection, to the advantage that the scheme would then enjoy through the possibility of an annual revision in the context of the budgetary procedure;
12. Approves the Commission's proposal by way of exception for a period of two years, i.e. until 31 December 1980, on the grounds that delays might well otherwise occur;
13. Calls on the Commission to submit well before the expiry of the new decision and in good time tor the 1981 budgetary procedure a revised proposal which provides for uniform financing through the general budget of the European Communities;
14. Calls on the Commission, in accordance with the commitments it has voluntarily assumed vis-a-vis Parliament, to adopt the following amendments:
O OJ No C 182, 3J. 7. 1978, p. 38. O OJ No C 67, 12. 3. 1979, p. 42. O OJ No C304, 20. 12. 1978, p. 7. (4) OJ No L 259, 15. 9. 1973, p. 36. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/41
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Commission Decision concerning coal and coke for the iron and steel industry of the
Community
Sections I to IV unchanged
Section V, Article 10 unchanged Article 11 Article 11
1. In an emergency, the Commission may, by 1. In an emergency, the Commission may, by decisions taken after consultation with the Consul decisions taken after consultation with the Consul tative Committee and after the unanimous consent of tative Committee and the European Parliament and the Council has been given, amend: after the unanimous consent of the Council has been given, amend: — the rate of the sales aids, — the rate of the sales aids, — the ceiling to intra-Community trade, — the ceiling to intra-Community trade, — the rules governing the financing of the special — the rules governing the financing of the special fund, fund, — the scale referred to in Article 8 (2) (c). — the scale referred to in Article 8 (2) (c). These amendments shall take account of the long- These amendments shall take account of the long- term trend of supply conditions and the supply term trend of supply conditions and the supply pattern within the Community. pattern within the Community.
Paragraphs 2 to 4 unchanged
Articles 12 and 13 unchanged
Article 14 Article 14
This Decision cancels and replaces Decision 73/287/ This Decision cancels and replaces Decision 73/287/ ECSC of 25 July 1973, most recently modified by ECSC of 25 July 1973, most recently modified by Decision No 1613/77/ECSC of 15 July 1977. It shall Decision No 1613/77/ECSC of 15 July 1977. It shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and Official Journal of the European Communities and shall take effect from 1 January 1979. It shall cease to shall take effect from 1 January 1979. It shall cease to have effect on 31 December 1981. have effect on 31 December 1980. This Decision shall be binding in its entirety and This Decision shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. directly applicable in all Member States.
(') For complete text, see Doc. 576/78: No C 127/42 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
Cbmmunity participation in space research (vote)
Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Ripamonti report (Doc. 2/79):
RESOLUTION on Community participation in space research
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the report by the Committee on Energy and Research (Doc. 2/79), — recalling the resolution of 14 January 1974 (') in which the Council decided on the progressive development of a policy in the field of science and technology,
1. Stresses the importance of the benefits which the Community could derive in the short term from space activities, in particular in the following sectors: — telecommunications (telephone and telegraph with fixed or mobile stations, information networks, television broadcasts, education), and air traffic and shipping control; — earth observation (meteorology and climatology, study of the Earth's resources with particular reference to agriculture, prospecting for mineral and oil deposits, land use, fishery resources, environmental quality control); — scientific research (astronomical observation of the universe, space physics, planetary exploration); and the industrial benefits of the technological results of space programmes;
2. Stresses the growing economic and political importance of space, and the long-term benefits to the Community of new space applications under study, particularly in the following sectors: — materials science (manufacture of new substances or improvement of known substances in metallurgy, electronics and optics) and — biology and medical research;
3. Believes that Europe cannot depend on outside sources to meet its own needs but that on the contrary the Community must, as far as possible, within the framework of an effective policy of international cooperation, play a significant role in the main sectors of space activity and make the necessary resources available to this end;
4. Believes that the Community possesses the necessary intellectual and technological resources (such as the activities, of the JRC at Ispra) and the industrial and financial means to play an important role in space and that the programmes of the European Space Agency (ESA) represent one of the sectors in which European cooperation has proved most effective;
5. Believes that the Community can expect to play a decisive role in space only if it draws up a space policy setting out long-term objectives, providing the necessary funds and ensuring the active participation of all its member countries within a general European policy embracing the scientific, technological, industrial and economic sectors;
6. Asks the Commission to consider space research activities within the framework of the development ol an overall Community policy for science and technology, by establishing relations with the ESA with a view to the coordination of space research programmes with Community projects;
O OJNoC 7,29. 1. 1974, p. 6. 21. 5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/43
7. Urges the Commission, therefore, to assist the ESA in drawing up a comprehensive programme to meet the likely requirements of the Community Member States for the next 10 years, and to cooperate fully in ensuring that this programme is implemented as efficiently as possible;
8. Considers that the Community should promote cooperation with the developing countries, covering both the formulation of proposals for research programmes and the provision of services (education, meteorology resources, telecommunications), and with the aim of exploiting their natural resources-
9. Instructs its President to forward this resolution and the report of its committee to the Council and Commission.
Operation of the Euratom inspectorate (vote) On paragraph 7, Mr Ansquer, Mr Liogier, Mr Power and Mr Krieg, on behalf of the Group of European Parliament then voted on the motion for a resolution Progressive Democrats, had tabled amendment No 4 contained in the Mitchell report (Doc. 3/79): the seeking to delete this paragraph. preamble and paragraphs 1 to 3 were adopted.
The deputy rapporteur spoke. On paragraph 4 Mr Ripamonti had tabled amendment No 1 seeking to replace this paragraph by a new text, Amendment No 4 was rejected.
Mr Flamig, Deputy Rapporteur, spoke. Parliament adopted paragraph 7. Amendment No 1 was adopted. On paragraph 8, Mr Ansquer, Mr Liogier, Mr Power and Mr Krieg, on behalf of the Group of European On paragraph 5, Mr Ansquer, Mr Liogier, Mr Power Progressive Democrats, had tabled amendment No 5 and Mr Krieg, on behalf of the Group of European seeking to delete this paragraph. Progressive Democrats, had tabled amendment No 2 seeking to replace this paragraph by a new text. The deputy rapporteur spoke. The deputy rapporteur spoke. Amendment No 5 was rejected. Amendment No 2 was rejected. Parliament adopted paragraph 8, then paragraphs 9 Parliament adopted paragraph 5. toll.
On paragraph 4, Mr Ansquer, Mr Liogier, Mr Power On paragraph 12, Mr Ansquer, Mr Liogier, Mr and Mr Krieg, on behalf of the Group of European Power and Mr Krieg, on behalf of the Group of Progressive Democrats had tabled amendment No 3 European Progressive Democrats, had tabled seeking to replace this paragraph by a new text. amendment No 6 seeking to delete this paragraph.
The deputy rapporteur spoke. The deputy rapporteur spoke.
Amendment No 3 was rejected. Amendment No 6 was rejected.
Parliament adopted paragraph 6. Parliament adopted paragraph 12. No C 127/44 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
After paragraph 12, Mr Ansquer and Mr Liogier, on Amendment No 7 was rejected. behalf of the Group of European Progressive Democrats, had tabled amendment No 7 seeking to Parliament adopted paragraph 13. insert a new paragraph.
The deputy rapporteur spoke. Parliament adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION on the operation of the Euratom inspectorate with particular reference to the allocation of duties between the Commission of the European Communities, the Governments of the Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency in respect of the inspection of fissile materials in the EAEC
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the report of the Committee on Energy and Research (Doc. 3/79),
1. Is totally opposed to the proliferation of nuclear weapons;
2. Feels that the proliferation of nuclear weapons would be more likely to occur as a result of actions by governments rather than by terrorist groups or other non-governmental agencies;
3. Believes that, by adopting appropriate guarantees, it is possible to supply nuclear technology and materials to non-nuclear weapon States, and that the refusal to supply such technology and materials will not prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons;
4. Believes that the proliferation of nuclear weapons can be prevented by increased political action designed to promote further accessions to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and by ensuring that it is strictly applied;
5. Points out that refusal by a nuclear weapon State to supply equipment, materials and scientific and technical information for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy to non-nuclear weapon States party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty would constitute a breach of Article IV of that Treaty;
6. Confirms the essential and compatible roles of both the Euratom inspection system and of the International Atomic Energy Agency in detecting possible diversion of nuclear materials;
7. Emphasizes the supranational character of the Euratom inspection system, and recognizes the expertise developed by Euratom in the field of nuclear inspection and materials accounting;
8. Considers it important that Euratom safeguards be applied uniformly in all Member States to all nuclear materials for civilian use, and that Euratom continue to have full rights of inspection in all civilian nuclear instal lations in the Community;
9. Calls on the Commission and the Council to ensure that the established political position of Euratom in relation to the International Atomic Energy Agency be maintained in accordance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty;
10. Feels that Euratom's budget must be sufficient to enable it to maintain its technical efficiency at a high level and to provide the staff needed to fulfil its obligations under both the Euratom Treaty and the Agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency;
11. Recognizes the need for close cooperation between Euratom and the International Atomic Energy Agency, and welcomes the appointment of a permanent Euratom representative in Vienna; 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoC 127/45
12. Believes that the Community as such should become a party to the International Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials;
13. Instructs its President to forward this resolution and the report of its committee to the Council and Commission.
Accident at Three-Mile Island (vote)
Parliament adopted the resolution tabled by Mrs Walz and Mr Flamig (Doc. 81/79):
RESOLUTION on the accident at the Three-Mile Island nuclear power station
The European Parliament,
— considering the growing contribution made by nuclear energy in the Community, — highly concerned at the recent accident at the nuclear power station near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
dls n th e C nmis sion imme \ ^ ° 1 T 1 °! 1 ^iately to draw up a report on the causes and consequences of the accident at the lnree-Mile Island nuclear power station;
2. Asks the Commission to present this report at the next part-session of the European Parliament in order that possible implications of this accident for the Community's nuclear programme may be considered;
3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Com mission.
Actions in the iron and steel sector and other The President announced that the motion for a industries (continuation of debate) resolution contained in the Spinelli report would be put to the vote, along with the amendments which The following spoke: Mr Van Der Gun, Chairman of had been tabled to it, at the next voting time. the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Education who spoke also on behalf of the Christian- He declared the debate closed. Democratic Group (EPP Group), and Lord Bruce.
Code of conduct for Community companies with sub IN THE CHAIR: MR SPENALE sidiaries in South Africa (debate) Vice-President The next item on the agenda was the, joint debate on a report and an oral question on the code of conduct The following spoke: Mr Hoffmann, Mr Christensen for Community companies with subsidiaries, branches and Mr Cheysson, Member of the Commission. or representation in South Africa. No C 127/46 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
Mr Lagorce introduced his report, drawn up on and Community contribution to a general peace behalf of the Committee on Development and settlement (Doc. 82/79). Cooperation, on the context, form, status and application of the code of conduct for Community companies with subsidiaries, branches or represen The following spoke: Mr Patijn on behalf of the tation in South Africa (Doc. 70/79). Socialist Group, Mr Vergeer on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Berkhouwer on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Group, Lord Bethell on behalf of the European Conservative Group and Mr Cheysson, Member of the IN THE CHAIR: MR HOLST Commission. Vice-President The President announced that the motion for a Mr Patijn spoke on this report on behalf of the resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting Socialist Group; he also moved the oral question with time. debate which Mr Fellermaier had put on behalf of the Socialist Group to the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation on compliance with the He declared the debate closed. Community's code of conduct for companies with subsidiaries, branches or representation in South Africa (Doc. 653/78). Agenda for next sitting The following spoke: Mr Bernard-Reymond, President-in-Office of the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation, who answered the question, and The President announced the following agenda for Mr Cheysson, Member of the Commission. the sitting of Thursday, 26 April 1979:
Mr Vergeer spoke on behalf of the Christian- 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 9 p.m. onwards: Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Jung on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Group and Lord Reay on behalf of the European Conservative Group. — decision on urgency of a motion for a resolution;
— oral question without debate to the Commission on the 5th Unctad; IN THE CHAIR: MR MEINTZ
Vice-President — Calewaert report on liability for defective products;
— De Keersmaeker report on pharmaceutical The following spoke: Mr Sandri on behalf of the products; Communist and Allies Group, Mr Deschamps and Mr Bernard-Reymond. — Scelba report on the European Convention on Human Rights; The President announced that the motion for a resolution contained in Mr Lagorce's report would be put to the vote at the next voting time. " — Johnston report on the expulsion from Malta of Mr von Hassel; He declared the debate closed. — Cassanmagnago Cerretti report on a Community information system on accidents; Peace treaty between Egypt and Israel (debate) — Krouwel-Vlam report on organ banks; Mr Blumenfeld introduced his report, drawn up on behalf of the Political Affairs Committee on the signing of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel — Broeksz report on food aid. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/47
3 p.m.: 4.30 p.m.:
Question Time (by way of exception, one and a — voting time. half hours of questions to the Commission).
The sitting was closed at 8.35 p.m.
H. R. NORD Emilio COLOMBO Secreta ry- General President
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING OF THURSDAY, 26 APRIL 1979
IN THE CHAIR: MR COLOMBO Mr Deschamps moved the oral question without debate by the Committee on Development and President Cooperation to the Commission on the 5th Unctad (Manila — May 1979) (Doc. 65/79) and introduced the motion for a resolution which he had tabled on The sitting was opened at 10.05 a.m. behalf of the Committee on Development and Cooperation on the preparations for the 5th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Approval of minutes (Manila — May 1979) (Doc. 123/79).
The minutes of the previous day's sitting were approved. Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission, spoke and also answered the question put to his institution.
Decision on urgency
The first item was the decision on urgency of the IN THE CHAIR: SIR GEOFFREY DE FREITAS motion for a resolution on the preparations for the Fifth United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Manila — May 1979) — (Doc. Vice-President 123/79).
The President reminded the House that the reasons Mr Broeksz spoke on behalf of the Socialist Group. supporting the request for urgent debate were contained in the document itself. The President announced that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the next voting Parliament decided to adopt urgent procedure for this time. motion for a resolution and, on a proposal from the President, to include it on that day's agenda after the He declared the debate closed on this motion for a oral question on the same subject (Doc. ,65/79). resolution.
5th Unctad Directive on liability for defective products (debate) At the request of Mr Deschamps, the oral question and the motion for a resolution on the 5th Unctad Mr Calewaert introduced his report, drawn up on were taken together. behalf of the Legal Affairs Committee, on the NoC 127/48 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79
proposal from the Commission of the European been tabled to it, would be put to the vote at the next Communities to the Council (Doc. 351/76) for a voting time. Directive relating to the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the He declared the debate closed. Member States concerning liability for defective products (Doc. 71/79).
The following spoke: Mr Broeksz on behalf of the Manufacture, distribution and use of pharmaceutical preparations (debate) Socialist Group, Mr Riz on behalf of the Christian- Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Granet on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Group, Mr Mr de Keersmaeker introduced his report, drawn up Scott-Hopkins on behalf of the European Conser on behalf of the Committee on Economic and vative Group, Mr Masullo on behalf of the Monetary Affairs, on the manufacture, distribution Communist and Allies Group, Mr Rivierez on behalf and use of pharmaceutical preparations (Doc. of the Group of European Progressive Democrats 664/78). and Mr Luster. The following spoke: Lord Ardwick on behalf of the Socialist Group, Mr von Bismarck on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission and the Rap IN THE CHAIR: MR DESGHAMPS porteur.
Vice-President The President announced that the motion for a resolution, along with the amendment which had been tabled to it, would be put to the vote at the next The following spoke: Mr Sieglerschmidt, Mr de Gaay voting time. Fortman, Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission, and the rapporteur. He declared the debate closed.
The President announced that the motion for a The sitting was suspended at 1.55 p.m. and resumed resolution, along with the amendments which had at 3.10 p.m.
IN THE CHAIR: MR ADAMS
Vice-President
Question Time
The next item on the agenda was the continuation and conclusion of Question Time (Doc. 52/79).
Questions to the Commission
— Question No 15 by Mr Fitch on coal stocks in the Community was held over to the next part-session at the author's request.
Question No 16 by Mr Seefeld: Approximation of legislation in the Community relating to traffic offences.
Mr Burke, Member of the Commission, answered the question and a supplementary question by Mr Seefeld. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/49
Questions No 17 by Mr Fellermaier on a review body to examine the workings of the Commission and No 18 by Mr W. Miiller on the health hazards of asbestos would be answered in writing as their authors were absent and had not appointed deputies. Question No 19 by Mrs Krouwel-Vlam on health protection was not called as this subject was already on the agenda. The author had, however, had the right to speak first during the debate which had taken pi-ace on that subject during the morning sitting. Questions No 20 by Mr Radoux on EEC—Turkey relations, No 21 by Mr De Clercq on a free industrial zone in the Carso area, No 22 by. Mr Dewulf on the family situation of EEC scholarship holders and trainees from the ACP countries, No 23 by Mr Nolan on promoting employment, No 24 by Mr Power on the Inter national Year of the Child, No 25 by Lord Bethel on air fares within the Community and No 26 by Mr Brown on the carcinogenic content of German beer would be answered in writing as their authors were absent and had not appointed deputies.
Question No 27 by Mr Pisoni: European Social Fund contributions for 1978
Mr Vredeling, Vice-President of the Commission, answered the question.
Mr Fioret, deputizing for the author, spoke.
Mr Vredeling answered a supplementary question by Mr Patijn.
Question No 28 by Mr Noe: Application of the Directive on commercial agents to intermediaries in the aviation sector
Mr Burke, Member of the Commission, answered the question.
— Question No 29 by Mr Dalyell on sperm whales would be answered in writing as the author was absent and had not appointed a deputy. — Question No 30 by Sir Geoffrey de Freitas on the importance of Community links with India was held over to the next part-session at the request of the author. — Questions No 31 by Mr Yeats on alleviating unemployment caused by new port technology and No 32 by Mr van Aerssen on the purchase of subsidized butter by the GDR would be answered in writing as their authors were absent and had not appointed deputies. No C 127/50 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5. 79
Question No 33 by Lord St. Oswald: New Multifibres Agreement
Mr Haferkamp, Vice-President of the Commission, answered the question and sup plementary questions by Lord St. Oswald, Mr Dewulf and Lord Bruce.
— Question No 34 by Mr Lagorce on the supply of food to the Sahel countries would be answered in writing as the author was absent and had not appointed a deputy.
Question No 35 by Mr Dondelinger: Sexual mutilation of women in black Africa Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission, answered the question and supplementary questions by Mr Scott-Hopkins, Mr Dewulf, Mr Patijn, Mrs Squarcialupi, and Mr Seefeld.
Question No 36 by Mr McDonald: Recruitment of Irish staff Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, answered the question and sup plementary questions by Mr L'Estrange, deputizing for the author, and Mr Jahn.
Question No 37 by Mr Bettiza: Special Community assistance for the city of Naples Mr Vredeling, Vice-President of the Commission, answered the question and sup plementary questions by Mr Patijn, Lord Bruce and Mr Jahn.
— Questions No 38 by Mr Osborn on cutlery and hand tool industries, No 39 by Mr Kavanagh on Community aid to combat coastal erosion would be answered in writing as their authors were absent and had not appointed deputies.
Question No 40 by Mr Nyborg: Fishing off Greenland Mr Gundelach, Vice-President of the Commission, answered the question and a sup plementary question by Mr Nyborg. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/51
Question No 41 by Mr Christensen: Commission survey of natural and rural amenities Mr Burke, Member of the Commission, answered the question and supplementary questions by Mr Christensen and Mr Nielsen.
— Question No 42 by Mr Ryan on oil shortage would be answered in writing as the author was absent and had not appointed a deputy.
Question No 43 by Mrs Dunwoody: Retrospective alterations to pensions of Community officials Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, answered the question and a sup plementary question by Mr Dewulf.
The President declared Question Time closed. Mr Aigner gave an explanation of vote on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group (EPP Group).
Accession by the Community to the European Parliament adopted the preamble and paragraphs Convention on Human Rights (debate) 1 to 9.
Mr Klepsch, deputizing for the rapporteur, On paragraph 10 Mr Pisani and Mr Spinelli had introduced the report drawn up by Mr Scelba on tabled an amendment No 6 seeking to amend this behalf of the Political Affairs Committee, on the paragraph. accession of the European Community to the European Convention on Human Rights (Doc. Amendment No 6 was adopted. 509/78) (Doc. 80/79). Parliament adopted paragraph 10 as amended and The sitting was suspended at 4.25 p.m. for technical then paragraph 11. reasons. It was resumed at 5.05 p.m. for voting time. Parliament adopted paragraphs 12 to 16.
IN THE CHAIR: MR MEINTZ Following paragraph 16, Mr Meintz had tabled amendment No 1/rev. seeking to insert seven new Vice-President paragraphs.
Action in the iron and steel sector and other industries The rapporteur spoke. (vote) Amendment No 1/rev. was adopted. The next item was the vote on the motion for a resolution contained in the report by Mr Spinelli (Doc. 637/78). Parliament adopted paragraph 17. Mr Schreiber, on behalf of the Committee on Budgets, withdrew the amendments which he had tabled on behalf of the Committee. Parliament adopted the following resolution: NoC 127/52 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Regulation on Community aid for industrial restruc turing and conversion operations
The European Parliament,
— having regard to Article 375 of Section III — Commission— of the general budgets of the Community for the financial years 1978 and 1979, which empowers the Commission to grant structural aid in certain sectors, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 235 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 456/78), — having regard to the two proposals for Decisions presented by the Commission to the Council (COM(78) 769 final),
— having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment and Education and the Committee on Budgets (Doc. 637/78),
1. Notes that the changes now taking place in the international division of labour, the prices of certain basic raw materials and the structure of demand have increased and in some cases even produced in certain sectors excess production capacity for which structural rather than economic factors are responsible;
2. Considers that, if a measure of competitiveness is to be restored to these sectors so that they are again able to cope with international competition, restructuring measures involving increased productivity and, in many cases, a cut-back in production and hence in manpower, will have to be taken as a matter of urgency;
.3. Notes that restructuring is always easier at times of economic expansion but that, in social terms, it heavily penalizes workers threatened by redundancy, while creating economic difficulties for undertakings whose financial strength and investment capacity are impaired as a result of excess production capacity;
4. Considers that, in order to provide alternative employment for persons who lose their jobs for the above reasons, measures for conversion to other production sectors must be implemented in parallel with the restruc turing measures;
5. Notes that investment in conversion schemes is also easier at time of economic expansion, but more difficult when the threat of unemployment is more serious and the prospects of a strong recovery in demand as an incentive to substantial new investment are uncertain;
6. Considers that the public authorities should support any industrial community faced with such difficulties by applying a policy of growth and introducing measures to facilitate the process of restructuring and conversion required in the most severely affected sectors;
7. Believes that, the Community must adopt a constructive and overall policy of balanced expansion — which must be the first concern of every community and national economic policy — and that efforts should be concentrated on measures likely to promote industrial restructuring and conversion schemes;
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8. Notes that:
— in view of the degree of interdependence already achieved between the Member States economies, — the progress made towards the adoption of a.common approach towards the rest of the world, and — the commitment made by the Community and its Member States to work for a greater measure of integration and strengthen the common external economic policy,
it is essential that the structural measures taken by the Member States should be compatible, convergent and conducive to increased solidarity between the various countries, regions and social classes; in the absence of the desired compatibility, convergence and solidarity, inconsistencies and divergencies would grow steadily more pro nounced, while the small measure of solidarity so far achieved would be destroyed;
9. Considers that full implementation of the norms to complete the common market laid down in the EEC Treaty — abolition of technical barriers, opening up of public contracts, legislative and fiscal harmonization, compliance with the rules of competition — is necessary but not sufficient to achieve the gradual convergence and integration of the national economies; consequently, considers that the Commission cannot confine itself to acting as guardian of these norms but must be provided with adequate financial resources allowing it to guide and orient the national restructuring and conversion operations in such a way as to achieve the increased convergence and integration of Member States' economies;
10. Considers that it would be useful, notwithstanding the fact that Article 205 of the EEC Treaty authorizes the Commission to use on its own responsibility the funds assigned to it under the budget, to introduce a Community Regulation that provides a permanent legal basis for the measures in question, since it is not enough simply to make an annual budgetary allocation for the purpose;
11. Believes the granting of interest rebates and investment premiums to be a satisfactory procedure provided that it has a significant impact on the projects for which aid is to be granted;
12. In this connection, considers that the flexible procedure proposed by Article 3 (2) for the rate of rebate is a step in the right direction, but that it is not taken far enough in the proposal for a Regulation; feels that in order to take account of the far more advantageous conditions for restructuring and conversion operations in low- interest rate countries as compared with high-interest rate countries, the rebates should not be calculated on the basis of a points system but as a percentage of the rates at which the loan has been granted;
13. Considers that the decision by the Council on the sectors to which financial aid may be granted (Article 1 (2)) must be taken in the light of an opinion from the European Parliament, and taking account also of the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee; regrets, in this connection, that the two recent proposals for Decisions presented by the Commission to the Council concerning the designation of sectors of the shipbuilding and textiles industries, particularly man-made fibres, have not been submitted to the European Parliament for opinion;
14. Believes that, while the advisory role of the Committee (Article 7) is sufficiently clear as regards the grant of rebates and premiums, the same cannot be said of the opinion concerning implementing measures and guidelines. Article 8 (4) empowers the Advisory Committee to divest the Commission of its responsibilities and transfer them to the Council, which is unacceptable;
15. Deems it proper that the Commission should submit every year to the Council and Parliament a report on the implementation of the Regulation during the previous year; feels, however, that if it is to be of maximum use the report should also contain a description and an estimate of the size and type of the structural projects carried out by the Member States as well as an assessment of the national measures which, by reason of their scope, should be supported by the Community; only in this way will the European Parliament be in a position to assess the quantitative value of Article 375 of the budget of the Community; No C 127/54 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79
16. Considers, following the experience of the Americans and Japanese, that it is necessary to refer restruc turing problems for analysis and study on a long-term basis to a technological forecasting unit, such as die European Communities Institute for Economic Analysis and Research which, because of the delay in the Council, has not yet been established;
17. Recognizes the vital importance, from the point of view of industrial policy, of action to counter the far- reaching and long-term structural crisis, but considers that, having regard to the scale of the crisis, the importance of a social policy capable of meeting the challenge also needs to be stressed;
18. Draws particular attention to the need to take into account the social and regional effects of the proposed industrial restructuring projects and to incorporate these into the framework of criteria for the provision of aid on an equal footing with the objective of economic efficiency;
19. Points out that a regional development policy which promotes new economic activity by unilateral investment m sectors particularly at risk could increase the danger of a transfer of unemployment and thereby place the objective of the projects in considerable jeopardy;
20. Strongly urges that existing legal and financial instruments should be applied effectively at the first sign of sectoral difficulties in order to prevent further deterioration in the situation favouring the formation of oligopolies by the stronger undertakings and aggravating economic and financial imbalances between the Member States, both developments which would place additional difficulties in the way of a Community social policy, the rudiments of which already exist although it has yet scarcely made itself felt in practice;
21. Considers it useful in this connection to create an effective mechanism for the coordination of national and Community aid policies in order to ensure that the planned aid does not, as hitherto, serve as a welcome supplement to the budgets for already-planned national projects and thus fail to be effective in the context of a Community structural policy, which must benefit not only the undertakings, but also and above all the workers in the Community;
22. Urges the Commission to give the trade unions an active role in the allocation of the stipulated aid and to take account of other factors such as the reorganization of working hours and lowering of the retirement age in the context of the measures required for humanizing work;
23. Calls on the Commission to give an initial indication of whether and to what extent the proposals it has already put forward for the shipbuilding, man-made fibre and steel sectors have begun to show effects and which other sectors, in its opinion, must be given specially favourable treatment in the context of the present proposal;
24. Requests the Commission to adopt the following amendments pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 149 of the EEC Treaty and to submit to the Council the amended proposal for a Regulation.
TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (>) TEXT AMENDED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
Council Regulation on Community aid for industrial restructuring and conversion operations
Preamble and recitals unchanged
Article 1 Article 1
Paragraph 1 unchanged
(') For complete text, see OJ No C 272, 16. 11. 1978, p. 3. 21. 5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoC 127/55
TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES TEXT AMENDED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
2. The Council, acting on a proposal from the 2. The Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, shall decide, by a qualified majority on Commission, and after hearing the opinion of the those sectors to which aid may be granted. European Parliament, shall decide, by a qualified majority, on those sectors to which aid may be granted.
Paragraphs 3 and 4 unchanged
Article 2 unchanged
Article 3 Article 3
Paragraph 1 unchanged
2. Interest rebates shall be granted for a part of 2. Interest rebates shall be granted for a part of loans not exceeding 50% of the cost of eligible loans not exceeding 50 % of the cost of eligible investment, and in the case of conversion, the said investment, and in the case of conversion, the said part shall not exceed 25 000 EUA per job created. part shall not exceed 25 000 EUA per job created. The rebate shall be for a period of five years and The rebate shall amount to 40 % of the rate of amount to three percentage points, but shall, in any interest payable on the loan and shall be for a period case, not exceed 40 % of the rate of interest payable of five years. The rebate may be raised to two-thirds on the loan. Exceptionally, the rebate may be raised to of the relevant rate of interest for the same period of the lower of five percentage points or two thirds of the five years for conversion investment undertaken: relevant rate of interest for the same period of five years for conversion investment undertaken: (a) in the least favoured regions or zones particularly (a) unchanged affected by restructuring;
(b) by small and medium sized enterprises. (b) unchanged
Paragraphs 3 and 4 unchanged
Articles 4 to 7 unchanged Article 8 Article 8
Paragraphs 1 to 3 unchanged
4. For questions relating to measures in 4. For questions relating to measures in implementation of this Regulation or to the policy implementation of this Regulation or to the policy statement referred to in Article 3 (4), the Commission statement referred to in Article 3 (4), the Commission shall consult the committee. The Commission shall consult the committee. The Commission decisions shall apply immediately. However, if a decisions shall apply immediately. However, if a decision is not in accordance with the opinion of the decision is not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, it shall forthwith be communicated by the committee, the Commission shall re-examine its Commission to the Council. In that event the decision in the light of the arguments adduced by the Commission shall defer the application of the decision committee. The Commission may withdraw, amend or which it has adopted for not more than two months confirm the draft: it shall adopt the decision from the date of such communication. The Council, accordingly. acting by qualified majority, may take a different decision within this period.
Articles 9 to 12 unchanged No G 127/56 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5.79
Code of conduct for Community companies with subsidiaries in South Africa (vote)
Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the report by Mr Lagorce (Doc. 70/79):
RESOLUTION on the form, status, context and application of the Code of Conduct for Community companies with subsidiaries, branches or representation in South Africa
The European Parliament,
— having regard to the report of the Committee on Development and Cooperation and the opinion of the Political Affairs Committee (Doc. 70/79), — deeply concerned at the pursuit of racial policies and denial of fundamental civil and human rights by the South African Government, — having regard to the dangerous and unstable situation created by these policies in southern Africa and the threat it represents to world peace,
1. Strongly condemns, on political, humanitarian and moral grounds, the apartheid policy of the Republic of South Africa, a unique form of the violation of human rights since it is expressly written into the constitution of that country and the fate of the individual is determined by the colour of his skin alone, both at present and in the future;
2. Welcomes the fact that both the Community and its Member States have repeatedly and unequivocally condemned South Africa's racial policy and have joined with all civilized countries in rejecting the establishment of homelands, since the Bantustan system serves only to consolidate the apartheid policy, but notes that the severe condemnations delivered by the various international authorities concerned have not always been reflected in the conduct of relations with South Africa;
3. Considers that, although the Code of Conduct adopted on 20 September 1977 within the framework of political cooperation is not legally binding and depends on voluntary implementation, it represents a credibility test for the political will of the Nine and must be a decisive factor in the establishment of an overall strategy to combat apartheid, starting with the vital sector of employment;
4. Regrets, however, that certain passages of the Code of Conduct are imprecise and superficial and have been drafted in a psychologically unfortunate style; in particular, this anti-apartheid document is itself incomplete inasmuch as it refers only to black African workers and fails totally to acknowledge that South African society also includes Asians and coloureds, who are likewise affected by the apartheid policy;
5. Therefore urges those responsible to correct as soon as possible the inadequacies referred to in Section III (2) of the explanatory statement (Content of the Code of Conduct) and to expand or amend the text of the Code accordingly, in particular Articles 1(c) and (e), 2 (b), 3, 4 (b) and 5 "(b);
6. Considers that several provisions of the present Code of Conduct should be improved, particularly as regards the fixing of minimum wages and the systematic surveillance of the application of the Code; also feels, in this connection, that the governments of the Nine must jointly exert pressure, possibly including the imposition of legal and financial sanctions on EEC undertakings whose subsidiaries, branches or representation refuse to cooperate in the implementation of the Code's provisions;
7. Deplores the fact that the Code was not drafted in close cooperation with the employers' and workers' organizations responsible for its implementation and application, and further regrets that these organizations were not informed of the objectives of this policy until a relatively late stage; 21.5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/57 •
8. Calls on the Foreign Ministers of the Nine meeting in political cooperation to examine, as soon as possible, ways of improving the Code of Conduct, and to collaborate closely on this task, and on the future application of the Code, with the Commission, the Economic and Social Committee and representatives of both sides of industry;
9. . Calls, moreover, on the Council to initiate an information and publicity campaign to explain the content and objectives of the Code of Conduct to the citizens of the European Community; further considers it essential for the governments of the Member States to provide the mass media with precise information on the application and effects of the Code of Conduct;
10. Considers it illogical that the Code should have been adopted by a Community decision, while the responsibility for ensuring its observance and application rests with the Member States; therefore calls on the nine governments of the Member States to agree as soon as possible on a common formula for the application of the Code in order to eliminate from the outset any disadvantages or distortions of competition that could affect individual companies;
11. Therefore calls on the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation, the Council or the Commission to inform Parliament immediately of the measures envisaged or already initiated by the governments to ensure the uniform application of the Code throughout the Community;
12. Requests its members to keep in close touch, in their national parliaments, with the measures taken by their respective national governments to implement the Code of Conduct and, where necessary, to initiate appropriate action themselves;
13. Regrets that when adopting the. Code of Conduct, the EEC Foreign Ministers did not at the same time agree on a model for the drawing up of company reports, a vital precondition for the uniform application of the Code; calls on the Foreign Ministers, therefore, to make good this omission without delay;
14. Stresses the importance of Article 7 of the Code of Conduct as a means of exercising control and calls on the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation specifically:
— to report annually to Parliament on the application of the Code of Conduct by Community companies which have their legal or actual headquarters in the Community and maintain subsidiaries in South Africa, and — to submit the reports drawn up by these Community companies to Parliament;
15. Recalls in this connection the assurances given in the past by various Presidents-in-Office of the Council both to Parliament and to the Joint Committee of the ACP-EEC Convention that they would keep Parliament informed on observance of the Code;
16. Takes the view that the systematic evaluation of these reports should be organized centrally, and hopes that this task will be delegated to the Commission; also feels that an ad hoc working party of the Committee on Development and Cooperation should be set up to scrutinize the reports of the companies concerned;
17. Calls for the whole question of the Code of Conduct to be transferred from the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation to the Council, since it will be possible to establish a clear policy and ensure that the Code is fairly applied and respected by Community companies only if there is coordination between the Commission, the Council and Parliament;
18. Considers that, at'the present time, a general economic boycott by the EEC against South Africa would not be realistic and would probably be counterproductive; strongly hopes, nevertheless, that the Community will consider and propose, first of all in the UN, a programme of specific political measures and actions which should be progressively adopted by the entire international community in order to induce the South African Government to end, de facto and dejure, all forms of racial discrimination;
19. Calls, however, for a systematic examination of measures that might be deployed at Community level to compel Community companies to observe the rules of the Code of Conduct; if the application of the Code in its present form proves ineffective, consideration should also be given to how the Community could use its economic power to force South Africa to change its apartheid policy; No C 127/58 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79
20. Believes that the adoption of the Code of Conduct must be followed by action in other areas and that, in particular existing cultural agreements between Community countries and South Africa should be denounced, since there is a contradiction between the concept of culture and that of apartheid;
21. Considers it very important for the principles proclaimed in the Code of Conduct to be applied also by the industrialized nations outside the European Community, and therefore welcomes the fact that the Community has already taken steps to this end within the OECD;
22. Supports the measures to eliminate apartheid policy urged by the various institutions of the Lome Convention, in particular the Joint Committee, and in this connection welcomes the exceptional financial aid which the Community grants to ACP States particularly hard hit by South Africa's racial policy and which it intends to be seen as a clear political gesture;
23. Hopes that, in the spirit of partnership of the Lome Convention, practical expression will be given on the European side to the joint declarations and resolutions adopted with the Community's ACP partners at the last meetings of the Consultative Assembly and the Joint Committee;
24. Hopes that with the renegotiation of the ACP-EEC Convention, exceptional aid to these countries will be increased suDStan'uaily, eitne'f Dy exienbing mc posMiMiiuca IOI'VUHJI mJuc1 J"> o\AmfLu/Jit1 -s^iiTr<=^Cti-cca^te 25. Repeats its view that observance of the embargo on arms supplies, control of the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, an end to the financing of South African industry by European banks and refusal to grant credit guarantees and export licences represent effective means of combating apartheid; 26. Calls on the Community to develop at long last a constructive and coherent policy on Africa which would treat the problem of South Africa as a special case, since a worsening of the situation in that part of the world would have serious consequences, not only for the African continent itself, but also for all of Europe's political, economic and strategic relations with Africa and the rest of the world; 27. Welcomes the Community's unequivocal condemnation of the apartheid system, but feels bound to point out that this alone cannot form the basis of a policy on Africa; indeed, it is essential that, by adopting the Code of Conduct, the Community should not purely and simply pass on its responsibility for the abolition of apartheid and thus admit to an inability to find an overall solution to this delicate problem by its own efforts; 28. Therefore urges the Community to pursue a 'Realpolitik' by evolving, in parallel with its condemnations of apartheid, a strategy which establishes and guarantees the right of existence of all ethnic groups, this being an indispensable condition for a peaceful solution to racial conflict; 29. Is convinced that the EEC is not equipped, in institutional terms, to make an effective contribution to the solution of serious crises, in Africa or elsewhere in the world; consequently, calls upon all those responsible in the Community to take cognizance of Europe's responsibility for safeguarding world peace and to establish a vigorous and dynamic policy which could help to achieve a balance of world power which would not be based exclusively on relations between the superpowers, and to promote the right of Third World countries to choose the way in which they should develop, exercise their sovereignty and cooperate at international level, free of any prior obligation to ally with any one bloc; 30. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission and to the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation. 21.5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/59 Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the report by Mr Blumenfeld (Doc 82/79)R7/79V: J v RESOLUTION on the signature of a Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel and a Community contribution to a comprehensive peace settlement The European Parliament, — having regard to its resolution on the historic meeting between Mr Anwar-el-Sadat and Mr Menachem Begin ('), — having regard to its resolution on the outcome of the Camp David Summit (2), — having regard to the statement on the signature of the Peace Treaty made on 26 March 1979 by the Nine Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation, — having regard to the report of the Political Affairs Committee (Doc. 82/79), 1. Warmly welcomes the signature of a treaty of peace between Egypt and Israel after 30 years of hostilities and shares the desire of its signatories that this event should be considered as the first important step in the direction of a comprehensive peaceful settlement of the Middle East conflict; 2. Congratulates President Carter on his perseverance and dedication, and President Sadat and Prime Minister Begin on their courageous efforts in laying the foundations of a just and lasting peace in this area; 3. Endorses the declaration made by the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation in Paris on 26 March 1979; 4. Urges the Council and Commission and the Governments of the Member States to do all in their power to intensify, within the framework of the Community and of European political cooperation, the existing links between the Community, Egypt and Israel and to offer stronger cooperation to those States of the area which are willing to participate in the process of achieving a comprehensive peace settlement; 5. Requests the Commission to bring forward concrete proposals to increase industrial cooperation between the Community and Israel and the Community an^ Egypt, as a contribution to the development of the region, and including suggestions for specific projects, in order to increase the industrial capacity of both countries and to diversify their economies; 6. Emphasizes the desire of the European Parliament to seek to make an effective contribution to the Community's efforts to assist in the achievement of a comprehensive settlement; 7. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission, to the Foreign Ministers meeting in political cooperation, to the governments, of the Member States, the United States of America, Israel and Egypt and to the Knesset and the People's Assembly of Egypt. C) OJN0C6, 9. 1. 1978, p. 47. O OJ No G- 261, 6. 4. 1978, p. 32. No C 127/60 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79 5th Unctad (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution tabled by Mr Deschamps (Doc. 123/79): RESOLUTION on the preparations for the Fifth United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Manila — May 1979) The European Parliament, 1. Emphasizes the need to achieve a more equitable and humane world economic order and stresses the role to be played here by the industrialized countries and, in particular, the countries of the European Community; 2. Feels that it is essential to proceed within international organizations of an economic character by common action and urges that the Community should, on this basis, participate in all the meetings still to be held on individual commodities and the common fund; 3. Notes in this connection that whenever the Community adopts a clear and unified position it plays an important dynamic and mediating role in the negotiations; accordingly stresses the need to intensify this role of the Community and to give a sufficiently broad mandate to the Commission; 4. Welcomes the progress achieved in Geneva in March 1979 within Unctad in connection with the common fund to be set up as part of the integrated commodities programme; 5. Hopes that the Member States will make a positive contribution to the financing of the two sections of the common fund and, in particular, that the Member States' contributions to this fund will be financed from the Community budget; 6. Appeals to all the Community Member States to write off a substantial part of the public debt of the poorest developing countries; requests the Member States to consider the contribution which the Community could make in this field by repaying the debts relating to certain loans to the poorest developing countries and by entering an appropriate item in the budget; 7. Appeals to all the Member States shortly to raise their net contribution to development aid to 0-7 % of gross national product; 8. Urges that the Community take up a positive position on the questions of marketing and processing to be raised at the Conference; 9. Is of the opinion that the Community should adopt an open position on the question of protectionism; feels that safeguard clauses in the event of serious disturbance of the market should be applied only on a temporary and non-discriminatory basis and should be open to discussion; 10. Regrets the lack of agreement on the code governing the transfer of technology and hopes that the European Community and its Member States will shortly be able to adopt a more flexible attitude, above all in respect of the legal nature of the code; 11. Recommends increased cooperation with the poorest developing countries and urgently requests the European Community to adapt its development cooperation policy more closely to the level of development of the countries, in the 'Group of 77'; 12. Calls for Unctad's initiating role to be strengthened, while at the same time recognizing its value as a negotiating body; 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/61 13. Points out once more the need for a more effective international division of labour and emphasizes in this connection that the Community and its Member States should launch a major campaign to inform the electorate; 14. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission and, for information, to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Directive on liability for defective products (vote) The next item was the vote on the motion for a resolution contained in the report by Mr Calewaert (Doc. 71/79). Parliament first adopted the first two idents of the preamble. On the third indent of the preamble, Mr Scott-Hopkins had tabled on behalf of the European Conservative Group amendment No 1 seeking to delete this indent. Amendment No 1 was rejected. Parliament adopted the third indent and then the fourth indent of the preamble. On paragraph 1, Mr Scott-Hopkins had tabled on behalf of the European Conservative Group amendment No 2 seeking to replace this paragraph by a new text. Amendment No 2 was rejected. Parliament adopted paragraph 1 and then paragraphs 2 and 3. Parliament adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Directive relating to the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council(r), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 100 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 351/76), — finding that Article 100 of the Treaty establishing the EEC constitutes the proper legal basis for the proposal for a Directive, — having regard to the report of the Legal Affairs Committee and the opinions of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection (Doc. 71/79); (') OJ No C 241, 14. 10. 1976, p. 9. No C 127/62 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 1. Welcomes the proposed Directive as a necessary precondition for the achievement of a system of competition and free movement of goods and as an essential component of a Community policy for consumer protection; 2. Requests the Commission to report to Parliament and Council, five years after the entry into force — in implementation of Article 13 — of the national provisions necessary to comply with the Directive, on the advisability of transferring liability — wholly or in part, generally or in respect of certain risks only — from the producer to a guarantee fund, more particularly with a view to protecting consumers and producers against development risks; 3. Invites the Commission to adopt the following amendments pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 149 of the EEC Treaty. TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (») TEXT AMENDED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Council Directive relating to the approximation of s the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products Preamble and first to fifth recitals unchanged Whereas liability cannot be excluded for those products deleted which at the time when the producer put them into circu lation could not have been regarded as defective according to the state of science and technology (development risks), since otherwise the consumer would be subjected without protection to the risk that the defectiveness of a product is discovered only during use; Remaining recitals unchanged Article 1 Article 1 The producer of an article shall be liable for damage The producer of an article, even where it is incor caused by a defect in the article, whether or not he porated in immovable property, shall be liable for knew or could have known of the defect. damage caused by a defect in the article, whether or not he knew or could have known of the defect. The producer shall be liable even if the article could The producer shall not be liable if he can produce not have been regarded as defective in the light of the evidence that the article cannot be considered scientific and -technological development at the time defective in the light of the state of scientific and when he put the article into circulation. technological development at the time when the article was put into circulation. Article la In the case envisaged in Article 1* the producer shall not be liable where, as soon as he has become or O For complete text see OJ No C 241, 14. 10. 1976, p. 9. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No G 127/63 TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES TEXT AMENDED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ought to have become cognizant of the defect, he has taken adequate and timely steps to inform the public and adopted furthermore all measures which, having regard to the circumstances of the case, might reasonably help to eliminate the injurious effects of the defect. The burden of proving satisfaction of the obligations referred to in the previous paragraph shall lie with the producer. Article 2 Article 2 'Producer' means the producer of the finished article, unchanged the producer of any material or component, and any person who, by putting his name, trademark, or other distinguishing feature on the article, represents himself as its producer. The producer of an agricultural, craft or artistic product shall not be liable under this Directive for damages caused by defects therein where such a product clearly does not present the attributes of industrial production Where the producer of the article cannot be unchanged identified, each supplier of the article shall be treated as its producer unless he informs the injured person, within a reasonable time, of the identity of the person who supplied him with the article. Any person who imports into the European unchanged Community an article for resale or similar purpose shall be treated as the producer. Article 3 Article 3 Where two or more persons are liable in respect of Where two or more persons are liable in respect of the same damage, they shall be liable jointly and the same damage, they shall be liable jointly and severally. severally, each person retaining the right to compensation from the others. Article 4 Article 4 A product is defective when it does not provide for A product is defective when, being used for the persons or property the safety which a person is purpose for which it is apparently intended, it does entitled to expect. not provide for persons or property the safety which a person is entitled to expect, taking into account all the circumstances, including its presentation and the time at which it was put into circulation. No C 127/64 Official Journal of the ropean Communities 21.5.79 TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES TEXT AMENDED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Article 5 Article 5 The producer shall not be liable if he proves that he The producer shall not be liable if he proves that, did not put the article into circulation or that it was having regard to all the circumstances, either he did not defective when he put it into circulation. not put the article into circulation or it was not defective when he put it into circulation. In accordance with the laws of the Member States, the producer may raise the defence of contributory negligence on the part of the injured person or of any other person for whom the injured person is responsible by virtue of national law. Article 6 Article 6 For the purpose of Article 1 'damage' means: For the purpose of Article 1 'damage' means: (a) death or personal injuries; (a) unchanged (b) damage to or destruction of any item of property (b) damage to or destruction of any item of property other than the defective article itself where the other than the defective article itself where the item of property item of property (i) is of a type ordinarily required for private use (i) is of a type ordinarily required for private use or consumption; and or consumption; and (ii) was not acquired or used by the claimant for (ii) was not acquired or used by the claimant the purpose of his trade, business or exclusively for the purpose of his trade, profession. business or profession. Claims for payment of compensation for pain and suffering and for non-material damage may be awarded according to the laws of the Member States. Article 7 Article 7 The total liability of the producer provided for in this The total liability of the producer provided for in this Directive for all personal injuries Caused by identical Directive for all personal injuries caused by identical articles having the same defect shall be limited to 25 articles having the same defect may be limited to a million European units of account (EUA). maximum amount which is to be determined by a qualified majority of the Council acting on a proposal from the Commission. Prior to any such determi nation by the Council this amount shall be fixed at 25 million European units of account (EUA). The liability of the producer provided for by this unchanged Directive in respect of damage to property shall be limited per capita: — in the case of movable property to 15 000 EUA, and — in the case of immovable property to 50 000 EUA; 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/65 TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES TEXT AMENDED BY THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT The European unit of account (EUA) is as defined by The European unit of account (EUA) is as defined by Commission Decision No 3289/75/ECSC of 18 Article 10 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1975. December 1977. The equivalent in national currency shall be unchanged determined by applying the conversion rate prevailing on the day preceding the date on which the amount of compensation is finally fixed. The Council shall, on a proposal from the The Council shall, on a report from the Commission, Commission, examine every three years and, if examine every three years the amounts specified in necessary, revise the amounts specified in EUA in this this Article. Where necessary, the Council shall, Article, having regard to economic and monetary acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the movement in the Community. Commission, revise or cancel the amount specified in paragraph 1 of this Article or revise the amounts specified in the second paragraph, taking into consideration economic and monetary movement in the Community. Article 8 unchanged Article 9 Article 9 The liability of the producer shall be extinguished The liability of the producer shall be extinguished if upon the expiry of 10 years from the end of the calendar an action is not brought within 10 years from the date year in which the defective article was put into circu on which the producer put into circulation the lation by the producer, unless the injured person has in individual product which caused the damage. the meantime instituted proceedings against the producer. Articles 10 to 15 unchanged Manufacture, distribution and use of pharmaceutical products (vote) Parliament then voted on the motion for a resolution contained in the report by Mr de Keersmaeker (Doc. 664/78) and first adopted the preamble. On paragraph 1, Lord Afdwick, on behalf of the Socialist Group had tabled amendment No 1 seeking to extend this paragraph. The rapporteur spoke. Since the result of the show of hands was doubtful, a fresh vote was taken by sitting and standing and amendment No 1 was rejected. Parliament adopted paragraph 1 and then paragraphs 2 to 15. Parliament adopted the following resolution: No C 127/66 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 RESOLUTION on the manufacture, distribution and use of pharmaceutical preparations The European Parliament, — having regard to the motion for a resolution tabled by the Socialist Group (Doc. 18/78), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (Doc. 664/78). 1. Notes that the structure of the pharmaceutical industry is characterized by a substantial concentration of supply in certain categories of therapeutical products and that, where a structure of this nature obtains, the possibility of the rules of competition being infringed, for instance in the matter of price fixing, cannot be ruled out; 2. Stresses that such a structure calls for great vigilance on the part of the Commission as regards compliance with the rules on competition laid down by the EEC Treaty; 3. Notes with satisfaction the Commission's successful efforts to ensure compliance with the rules on competition laid down by the Treaty; points, however, to the need for the Commission constantly to consider ways of detecting even more efficiently and quickly distortions of competition, for example, with respect of the methods of fixing transfer prices; 4. Is aware of the restrictions imposed by Articles 85 and 86 of the EEC Treaty and of the interpretation of those articles when distortions of competition are being dealt with; 5. Urges, as it has repeatedly done in the past, the Council to approve as quickly as possible the Commission's proposal on the control of concentrations between undertakings; 6. Considers that in view of the low price elasticity, which provides opportunities for abuse in price fixing, and in view of the heavy burden borne by the social security systems, supervision at national and Community level of the prices charged for pharmaceutical preparations may prove beneficial; 7. Stresses, however, that the price control measures taken by the Member States should be compatible with the Treaty and that they should not restrict intra-Community trade; 8. Calls on the Commission to undertake a careful investigation into the compatibility with the Treaty of the various national price control systems for pharmaceutical products and to submit its findings to Parliament; reminds the Commission of its responsibility for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Treaty and, accordingly, to take immediate action should particular national price control systems prove to be incompatible with the Treaty; 9. Feels that in the case of the categories of therapeutical products on which there is marked concentration, the Commission should keep a close watch on price differences and that, in accordance with the task it set itself in the Fourth Report on competition policy, it should investigate instances of notable price differences and determine whether these are not in part due to a breach of the rules on competition; 10. Considers that if an understanding of the price situation in the Community is to be gained, the cooperation of the national authorities is absolutely essential; regrets, however, that more often than not, such cooperation is inadequate; 11. Requests the Commission to consider how consultations with nationalprice bodies might be arranged and to draw tip an appropriate proposal; 12. Points out that while the Directives already approved for the elimination of barriers to intra-Community trade in pharmaceutical products, under which licences for marketing are issued at national level, certainly constitute an important step towards free trade in pharmaceutical products, they do not eliminate all barriers to such trade; 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/67 13. Requests the Commission, therefore, to submit as quickly as possible a new proposal for the mutual recognition by the Member States of national licences or of the introduction of a Community licence for the marketing of pharmaceutical products, so that free trade in pharmaceutical products is fully implemented; 14. Requests the Commission to submit as soon as possible an amended proposal on advertising and infor mation in the pharmaceutical industry, in particular with a view to combating the misuse of pharmaceutical preparations; 15. Instructs its President to forward this resolution and the report of its committee to the Council and Commission and to the governments and parliaments of the Member States. Accession by the Community to the European amendments which had been tabled to it, at the Convention on Human Rights (debate) beginning of the next day's sitting. Duputizing for the rapporteur, Mr Blumenfeld He declared the debate closed. continued the introduction of Mr Scelba's report (Doc. 80/79). Decision introducing a Community system of infor The following spoke: Mr Sieglerschmidt on behalf of mation on accidents (debate) the Socialist Group and deputizing for the Draftsman of the Opinion of the Legal Affairs Committee, Mr Deputizing for the rapporteur, Mr Schyns introduced Luster on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Group the report drawn up by Mrs Cassanmagnago Cerretti (EPP Group), Mr Scott-Hopkins on behalf of the on behalf of the Committee on the Environment, European Conservative Group, Mr Masullo on behalf Public Health and Consumer Protection on the of the Communist and Allies Group, Mr Christensen proposal from the Commission of the European and Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission. Communities to the Council (Doc. 391/78) for a Decision introducing a Community system of infor The President announced that the motion for a mation on accidents in which products are involved, resolution would be put to the vote, along with the outside the spheres of occupational activities and road amendment which had been tabled to it, at the traffic (Doc. 40/79). beginning of the next day's sitting. He declared the debate closed. IN THE CHAIR: MR SCOTT-HOPKINS Vice-President The following spoke: Mr Nielsen on behalf of the Expulsion from Malta of Mr von Hassel (debate) Liberal and Democratic Group and Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission. The next item was the report drawn up by Mr Johnston on behalf of the Political Affairs Committee The President announced that the motion for a on the expulsion from Malta of Mr von Hassel (Doc. resolution would be put to the vote at the beginning 584/78). of the next day's sitting. The following spoke: Lord Ardwick on behalf of the Socialist Group, Mr Aigner on behalf of the Christian- He declared the debate closed. Democratic Group (EPP Group), Mr Scott-Hopkins on behalf of the European Conservative Group, Mr Pistillo on behalf of the Communist and Allies Group Organ banks (debate) and Mr Broeksz. Deputizing for the rapporteur, Mr Jahn introduced The President announced that the motion for a the report drawn up by Mrs Krouwel-Vlam on behalf resolution would be put to the vote, along with the of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health No C 127/68 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 and Consumer Protection on organ banks (Doc. — Baas report on the visit by a European Parliament 24/79). delegation to Japan; — Nyborg report on equipment and measurements; Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission, spoke. — Jung report on carriage of goods; The President announced that the motion for a — Luster report on exchange losses; resolution would be put to the vote at the beginning of the next day's sitting. — Luster report on simpler Community Regulations; He declared the debate closed. — Lemp report on a fishing agreement between Canada and the EEC; Albertini report on forestry policy in the Regulations on food aid (debate) Community; — Liogier report on fruit and vegetables; Mr Broeksz introduced his report, drawn up on behalf of the Committee on Development and — motion for a resolution on EEC-Norwegian Cooperation, on the proposals from the Commission fishing relations; of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. — motion for a resolution on the need to provide 28/79) concerning the Regulations on food aid for urgent humanitarian aid for the people of 1979 (Doc. 121/79). Uganda; Mr Davignon, Member of the Commission, spoke. — motion for a resolution on accidents at work; — motion for a resolution on Community aid to the The President announced that the motion for a Yugoslav earthquake victims; resolution and the amendment tabled thereto would be put to the vote at the beginning of the next day's — Albertini report on eradication of African swine sitting. fever in Malta (without debate); — Ney report on eradication of African swine fever He declared the debate closed. in Spain (without debate); — Ney report on the campaign against foot-and- Agenda for next sitting mouth disease in South-East Europe (without debate); The President announced the following agenda for — Ney report on the prevention of classical swine the next day's sitting, 27 April 1979: fever (without debate). 9 a.m. — procedure without report; End of sitting: — voting time; — voting time. The sitting was closed at 7.55 p.m. H. R. NORD Carlo MEINTZ Secretary-General Vice-President 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoC 127/69 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING OF FRIDAY, 27 APRIL 1979 IN THE CHAIR: MR MEINTZ administration of Community tariff quotas for certain wines having a registered designation of Vice-President origin, falling within subheading ex 22.05 C of the Common Customs Tariff and originating in The sitting was opened at 9 a.m. Algeria (1979 to 1980) — (Doc. 41/79); proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Directive Approval of minutes amending for the second time the Annex to Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of The minutes of the previous day's sitting were the laws, regulations and administrative provisions approved. of the Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous sub stances and preparations (Doc. 49/79). Procedure without report Since no member had asked leave to speak and no amendments had been tabled to them, the President Accession by the Community to the European declared approved under the procedure without Convention on Human Rights (vote) report laid down in Rule 27A of the Rules of Procedure the following Commission proposals, Parliament then voted on the motion for a resolution which had been announced at the sitting of Monday, contained in the report by Mr Scelba (Doc. 80/79); 23 April 1979: the preamble and paragraph 1 were adopted. — proposal from the Commission of the European On paragraph 2, Mr Scott-Hopkins had tabled Communities to the Council for a Directive amendment No 1 seeking to replace this paragraph by supplementing the Annex to Directive a new text. 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Mr Santer, deputizing for the rapporteur, spoke. Member States relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous sub Amendment No 1 was adopted. stances and preparations (Doc. 16/79); — proposal from the Commission of the European Paragraphs 3 to 5 were adopted. Communities to the Council for a Regulation opening, allocating and providing for the Parliament adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION on the accession of the European Community to the European Convention on Human Rights The European Parliament, — having regard to its resolution of 13 April 1978 on the legal policy of the European Community ('), — having regard to the progress achieved at the round table convened by it from 26 to 28 October 1978 in Florence, — having regard to the need, in the run-up to the elections to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, to make clear to the Community citizen that his rights in the Community must be strengthened and in what way this is to be done, 0) OJNoC 108, 8. 5. 1978, p. 42. No G 127/70 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79 — having regard to the resolution it adopted on 16 November 1977 in which it called for the Convention in question to be implemented under Community law (*), — having regard to the motion for a resolution tabled by Mr Bayerl, Mr Calewaert, Mr Pisani, Mr Dondelinger, Mr Albertini, Mr Sieglerschmidt, Mr Hoist and Lord Ardwick on behalf of the Socialist Group and Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Liberal and Democratic Group on the accession of the European Community to the European Convention on Human Rights (Doc. 509/78), — having regard to the report of the Political Affairs Committee (Doc. 80/79), and the opinion of the Legal Affairs Committee, 1. Is in favour of the accession of the European Community to the European Convention on Human Rights; 2. Envisages the establishment of a Committee of Experts with a view to drafting a European Charter of Civil Rights; 3. Calls on the Council and Commission, in close cooperation with the European Parliament: (a) to make immediate preparations for the accession of the European Community to the European Convention on Human Rights, (b) to enshrine the citizen's right of petition in the Community Treaties, and (c) to guarantee in the Treaties the individual's right of direct appeal to the Court of Justice of the European Community; 4. Instructs its appropriate committees to submit a report on this matter as soon as possible; 5. Requests its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission. (') OJ No G 299, 12. 12. 1977, p. 26. Expulsion from Malta of Mr von Hassel (vote) On paragraph 2, Mr Radoux, Mr Seefeld and Mr Cunningham had tabled on behalf of the Socialist Parliament then voted on the motion for a resolution Group amendment No 3 seeking to amend this contained in the Johnston report (Doc. 584/78); the paragraph. first indent of the preamble was adopted. Amendment No 3 was adopted. On the second indent of the preamble, Mr Radoux, Mr Seefeld and Mr Cunningham had tabled on Parliament adopted paragraph 2 thus modified and behalf of the Socialist Group amendment No 1 then paragraph 3. seeking to modify this indent. Since the result of the show of hands was doubtful, Amendment No 1 was adopted. Parliament took a fresh vote by sitting and standing and rejected the motion for a resolution. Parliament adopted the second indent thus amended and then the third indent of the preamble. On paragraph 1, Mr Radoux, Mr Seefeld and Mr Cunningham had tabled on behalf of the Socialist Decision introducing a Community system of infor Group amendment No 2 seeking to replace this mation on accidents (vote) paragraph by four new paragraphs. Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Amendment No 2 was adopted. Cassanmagnago Ceretti report (Doc. 40/79): 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/71 RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Decision introducing a Community system of infor mation on accidents in which products are involved, outside the spheres of occupational activities and road traffic The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 235 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 391/78), — having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (Doc. 40/79), 1. Approves the Commission's proposal; 2. Calls on the Commission to commence preparatory work on Directives with a view to reducing the number of accidents in which products are involved; 3. Calls on the Commission to make the information received on accidents available to consumer organizations within the Community. (') OJ No C 252, 24. 10. 1978, p. 2. Organ banks (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Krouwel-Vlam report (Doc. 24/79): RESOLUTION on organ banks The European Parliament, — considering that the European Community should make a substantial contribution in the sphere of health care and medical science, in particular as regards the dissemination and exchange of statistics which may be of use in saving more human lives, having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection (Doc. 24/79). 1. Notes that the demand for organ transplants in the Community cannot yet be satisfied rapidly enough, owing to the shortage of donors and organ banks and to the lack of coordination between existing banks; 2. Welcomes the fact that as part of its activities in the sphere of the Community data processing policy (') the Commission has already carried out a detailed study on the setting-up of a data bank for matching organs and blood; O COM(78) 761 final. No C 127/72 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 3. Draws attention, nonetheless, to the fact that the efficient operation of organ banks depends to a large extent on their capacity and infrastructure, their accessibility in terms of time and distance and, of course, on the early recognition of the individual's willingness to donate organs; 4. Notes that where such systems already exist in the Community, the donation of organs is governed by varying systems or by no particular system; 5. Points out that only the 'no objection' formula can best meet the needs of recipients; 6. Advocates strongly the adoption of the 'no objection' formula, on condition that where such a system is introduced in a Member State, the best possible guarantee is provided that the individual's wishes will be respected; 7. Is aware, however, that especially in those Member States where legislation on organ transplants is at present still at the discussion stage, the obstacles which arise on ethical grounds with respect to the proposal of a 'no objection' formula can only he eliminated gradually and consequently over a fairly lengthy period; 8. Takes the view, therefore, that the introduction of legislation on transplants, even on an optional basis, should be coupled with carefully prepared information campaigns coordinated at Community level; 9. Advocates in this respect the general introduction of a health card with an appropriate codicil; 10. Recommends that the Member States should see to it that their teaching and large city hospitals are enabled to assume their responsibilities in this sphere; 11. Calls on the Commission, therefore, to submit an optional draft Directive on transplant systems and the requisite additional implementation procedures at the same time as it draws up the recommendation arising from the aforementioned study on linking up existing organ banks and those still to be set up and ensuring easier access to them; 12. Instructs its President to forward this resolution and report to the Council and Commission and to the Parliaments and the Governments of the Member States. Regulations on food aid (vote) Parliament then voted on the motion for a resolution contained in the Broeksz report (Doc. 121/79): the preamble and paragraphs 1 to 19 were adopted. After paragraph 19, Mr Croze had tabled, on behalf of the Committee on Budgets, amendment No 1 seeking to insert four new paragraphs. The rapporteur spoke. Amendment No 1 was adopted. Parliament adopted the following resolution: 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/73 RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposals from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council concerning food aid Regulations for 1979 The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposals from the Commission to the Council (COM(79) 107 final), — having been consulted by the Council (Doc. 28/79), — having regard to its resolution of 20 January 1978 on the food-aid programmes for 1978 submitted by the Commission ('), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Development and Cooperation and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and Committee on Agriculture (Doc. 121/79), 1. Welcomes the fact that, as in 1978, the Commission has again dealt with the three Community food-aid programmes (cereals, skimmed-milk powder, butteroil) in a single communication; 2. Considers that, in view of the worldwide increase in demand, the appropriations entered by the Council in the 1979 budget for the supply of 720 500 tonnes of cereals are totally inadequate; 3. Supports, therefore, the Commission's proposal that, in view of the failure to conclude a new international cereals agreement, the cereals food-aid programme should be increased to 1 135 000 tonnes and accordingly requests the Council to approve the appropriations required for this purpose in a supplementary budget for 1979; 4. Regrets the breakdown of the negotiations on a new Food Aid Convention in Geneva; would like to be more fully informed of the difficulties and conflicts of opinion which led to the suspension of these negotiations and calls upon the Commission to take all necessary steps to ensure that the Geneva negotiations are resumed as soon as possible and brought to a successful conclusion; 5. Is astonished that the Commission's proposals provide for the supply of only 150 000 tonnes of milk powder; reiterates its repeated request for the skimmed-milk powder programme to be stepped up to 200 000 tonnes and draws attention in this connection to the corresponding promises made by the Council and the Commision; 6. Calls upon the Commission therefore to provide in its proposal for the supply of 200 000 tonnes and hopes that the Council will make the necessary financial resources available for 1979; 7. Considers an increase in skimmed-milk powder deliveries to be important because skimmed-milk powder has a very high nutritive value and is urgently needed in the developing countries and also because the Community is to all intents and purposes the sole supplier of this product; 8. Draws attention to possible health damage which may result from the incorrect use of milk powder in the developing countries and therefore requests the Commission to establish the necessary contacts with the competent authorities and to make such technical equipment as may be required available; is of the opinion that skimmed- milk powder should not be delivered without an assurance that it will be properly used in the developing countries; 9. Supports the Commission's proposal to increase the butter oil programme from 45 000 to 55 000 tonnes, primarily so as not to endanger the implementation of various milk industry projects, such as Flood II in India, and therefore calls upon the Council to make the corresponding appropriations available in a supplementary budget; O OJ No C 36, 13. 2. 1978, p. 54. No C 127/74 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5.79 10. Agrees with the Commissions's criteria for distribution since some 90 % of the aid is to be concentrated on the poorest countries but would like these criteria to be applied as flexibly as possible since demand far exceeds the available quantities; 11. Considers the financing of transport to the recipient countries to be important but calls in addition for the creation of local disposal and distribution structures which will ensure that the food which is supplied actually reaches the most needy sections of the population; is of the opinion that no deliveries should be made without a prior guarantee that the food aid will actually reach the poorest population groups; 12. Considers existing checks on the use of.financial resources for food aid, in particular transport costs, to be inadequate and therefore calls upon the Commission to improve transparency and auditing procedures; hopes, moreover, that adoption of the new procedures for the administration of food aid will lead to an improvement; 13. Draws attention also to the opinion of the Court of Auditors on the proposals concerning the administration of food aid which states that the agreements reached hitherto with international organizations do not allow satisfactory control over the use of Community aid; therefore calls upon the Commission, acting in agreement with the Court of Auditors, to issue a Community Regulation requiring future agreements with inter national organizations to include a clause to the effect that the Community authorities shall be authorized to make comprehensive checks on implementation of the aid agreements in accordance with the provisions of the Community Financial Regulation; 14. Stresses once again that food aid can only be effective if its underlying principles and methods of control are embodied in a long-term development strategy and policy; 15. Reiterates its request to the Council to enter at long last into multi-annual commitments in the context of Community food aid so as to enable development programmes to be carried out using food aid; points out that the appropriate budgetary solution for this purpose would be to enter commitment appropriations on the corresponding budget line and to distribute the payment appropriations over several financial years; 16. Supports the view that food aid must be determined without reference to agricultural policy and in particular to agricultural surpluses; 17. Points out that food aid is only a transitional solution of an ancillary nature and that it should contribute to the agricultural development of the recipient countries; 18. Calls upon the Community therefore to make rational use of all the instruments available to it for the development of the agricultural sector, giving particular attention to the needs of small farmers; 19. Draws the attention of the Council and Commission to the World Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Areas convened by the FAO for July 1979 and calls upon both institutions to draw up appropriate Community proposals in good time; 20. Calls upon the Council to reach an early decision on the Commission proposal for simplifying the machinery for administering food aid, so that the conciliation procedure between Parliament and the Council on this matter can start before 30 April 1979; 21. Notes that the amounts and appropriations for food aid for 1979 have already been determined by the budgetary authority in the adoption of the annual budget; 22. Reaffirms the non-compulsory nature of food-aid expenditure and calls upon the Commission to reconsider its position on this classification; 23. Is surprised at the growing percentage {more than 70 %) represented by ancillary charges in the cost of the products (refunds, transport and dual rate) and calls upon the Commission to keep a watch on this trend. 215.79 Official Journal of e European Communities No C 127/75 Visit by a European Parliament delegation to Japan in measurement and repealing Decision October 1978 (debate) 71/354/EEC (Doc. 15/79) (Doc. 53/79) Mr Baas introduced his report, drawn up on behalf of the Committee on External Economic Relations, on the results of the visit by the delegation of the Lord Ardwick and Mr Tugendhat, Member of the European Parliament to Japan in October 1978 (Doc. Commission, spoke. 666/78). The President announced that the motion for a The following spoke: Mr Pistillo on behalf of the resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the Communist and Allies Group, Mr Tugendhat, sitting. Member of the Commission and the Rapporteur. He declared the debate closed. The President announced that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the sitting. Directive on own-account carriage of goods by road He declared the debate closed. (debate) The next item on the agenda was the report drawn up by Mr Jung on behalf of the Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Planning and Transport on the Directives on equipment and measurements (debate) proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 628/78) for a Mr Nyborg introduced his report drawn up on behalf Directive on own-account carriage of goods by road of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs between Member States (Doc. 50/79). on the proposals from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for The President announced that the rapporteur had decided not to give an oral introduction. I. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to safety The following spoke: Mr Nyborg on behalf of the requirements for tower cranes for building work Group of European Progressive Democrats and Mr (Doc. 548/78) Tugendhat, Member of the Commission. II. a Directive amending Directive 74/510/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member The President announced that the motion for a States relating to the type-approval of wheeled resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the sitting. agricultural or forestry tractors (Doc. 550/78) III. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of He declared the debate closed. the Member States relating to the operating space, access to the driving position (entry and exit facilities), and to the doors and windows of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (Doc. 549/78)- IV. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to noise emitted by Petition on exchange losses (debate) lawn mowers (Doc. 562/78) V. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of The next item was the report drawn up by Mr Luster the Member States relating to certain types of on behalf of the Committee on the Rules of simple pressure vessels (Doc. 563/78) Procedure and Petitions on Petition No 24/77 presented by Mr R. Thoma and 11 other signatories VI. a Directive amending Directive 71/316/EEC on on exchange losses suffered by certain persons in the approximation of the laws of the Member receipt of annuities or pensions (Doc. 674/78). States relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metro- The President announced that the rapporteur had logical control (Doc. 617/78) decided not to give an oral introduction. VII. a new Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, spoke. No C 127/76 Official Journal of European Communities 21. 5. 79 The President announced that the motion for a Forestry policy in the Community (debate) resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the sitting. The next item was the report drawn up by Mr Albertini on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture He declared the debate closed. on the communication form the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 542/78) concerning forestry policy in the European Community (Doc. 92/79). The rapporteur and Mrs Squarcialupi, draftsman of Petition on simpler Community Regulations (debate) the Opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection, spoke. The next item was the report drawn up by Mr Luster on behalf of the Committee on the Rules of Mr Scott-Hopkins asked for the report to be referred Procedure and Petitions on Petition No 4/78 back to committee. presented by Mr A. Grassani on simpler Community Regulations to be completely redrafted in case of Lord Bruce and Mr Nielsen spoke on this request. amendment (Doc. 673/78). Parliament agreed to Mr Scott-Hopkins' request. The President announced that the rapporteur had decided not to give an oral introduction. The report was referred back to committee. The following spoke: Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, Lord Bruce and Mr Tugendhat. The President announced that the motion for a Regulation on fruit and vegetables (debate) resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the sitting. The next item was the report drawn up by Mr Liogier on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture on the He declared the debate closed. proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council (Doc. 635/78) for a Regulation supplementing Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables (Doc. 72/79). Regulation on a Fishing Agreement between Canada The President announced that the rapporteur had and the EEC (debate) decided not to give an oral introduction. The next item was the report drawn up by Mr Lemp Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, spoke. on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture on the proposal from the Commission of the European The President announced that the motion for a Communities to the Council (Doc. 680/78) for a resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the Regulation on the conclusion of an Agreement on sitting. fisheries between the Government of Canada and the European Economic Community (Doc. 35/79). He declared the debate closed. The President announced that the rapporteur had decided not to give an oral introduction. The following spoke: Mr Nyborg on behalf of the Group of European Progressive Democrats and Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission. EEC-Norwegian fishing relations (debate) The President announced that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the Mr Nielsen introduced the motion for a resolution sitting. tabled by Mr Corrie on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture on EEC-Norwegian fishing relations He declared the debate closed. (Doc. 122/79). 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/77 Mr Caro, on behalf of the Christian-Democratic Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, spoke. Group (EPP Group) and Mr Tugendhat, Member of>/ the Commission, spoke. The President announced that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the The President announced that the motion for a sitting. resolution would be put to the vote, along with the amendment which had been tabled to it, at the end of •f He declared the debate closed. the sitting. He declared the debate closed. Decision on eradication of African swine fever in Humanitarian aid for the people of Uganda (debate) Malta (without debate) Mr Caro introduced the motion for a resolution The next item was the report without debate drawn tabled by Mr Klepsch, Mr Bersani, Mr Deschamps up by Mr Albertini on behalf of the Committee on and Mr Vergeer on behalf of the Christian- Agriculture on the proposal from the Commission of Democratic Group (EPP Group), on the need to the European Communities to the Council (Doc. provide urgent humanitarian aid for the people of 645/78) for a Decision granting financial aid from Uganda (Doc. 108/79/rev.). the Community for the eradication of African swine fever in Malta (Doc. 73/79). Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, spoke. Since nobody had asked to speak, the President announced that the motion for a resolution would be The President annpunced that the motion for a resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the put to the vote at the end of the sitting. sitting. i He declared the debate closed. Decision on eradication of African swine fever in Accidents at work (debate) Spain (without debate) Mrs Squarcialupi introduced the motion for a The next item, was the report without debate drawn resolution she had tabled with Mr Granelli, Mr up by Mr Ney on behalf of the Committee on Agri Zagari, Mrs Cassanmagnago Cerretti, Mr Lezzi, Mr culture on the proposal from the Commission of the Ligios, Mr Pisoni, Mr Pistillo, Mr Vernaschi and Mr European Communities to the Council (Doc. 623/78) Vitale on accidents at work (Doc. 117/79). for a Decision on financial contribution from the Community to Spain for the eradication of African swine fever (Doc. 34/79). Mr Tugendhat, Member of the Commission, spoke. The President announced that the motion for a Since nobody had asked to speak, the President resolution would be put to the vote at the end of the announced that the motion for a resolution would be sitting. put to the vote at the end of the sitting. He declared the debate closed. Decision on the campaign against foot-and-mouth Earthquake in Yugoslavia (debate) disease in South-East Europe (without debate) The next item was the motion for a resolution tabled The next item was the report without debate drawn by Mr Adams on behalf of the Socialist Group on up by Mr Ney on behalf of the Committee on Agri Community aid to the Yugoslav earthquake victims culture on the proposal from the Commission of the (Doc. 120/79). European Communities to the Council (Doc. 632/78) for a Decision on financial contribution to the The President announced that Mr Adams had campaign against foot-and-mouth disease in South- decided not to give an oral introduction. East Europe (Doc. 32/79). No C 127/78 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 Since nobody had asked to speak, the President The President announced that he had received from announced that the motion for a resolution would be Mr Ryan and Mr L'Estrange amendment No 1 put to the vote at the end of the sitting. seeking to add a new paragraph to the motion for a resolution. Mr Nielsen moved the amendment. The President announced that the motion, for a Regulation on the prevention of classical swine fever resolution would be put to the vote, together with the (without debate) amendment tabled thereto, at the end of the sitting. The next item was the report, initially scheduled without debate, drawn up by Mr Ney, on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture, on the proposal from Visit by a European Parliament delegation to Japan in the Commission of the European Communities to the October 1978 (vote) Council (Doc. 577/78) for a Regulation introducing Community measures for the prevention of classical Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the swine fever (Doc. 33/79). Baas report (Doc. 666/78): RESOLUTION on the results of the visit by the delegation of the European Parliament to Japan in October 1978 The European Parliament, — having regard to its resolutions on economic and trade relations between the European Community and Japan (*), on Community trade with Japan (2), on the multilateral negotiations in GATT (3), on the practice of dumping and the threat posed to Europe by uncontrolled competition (4), and on the level of economic activity in the nine Member States (5), — having regard to the results of the visit by President Colombo to Tokyo in July 1978 and to the discussions between delegations from the European Parliament and the Japanese diet that took place in July and October 1978 in Luxembourg and Tokyo respectively, — reaffirming its acceptance of all the principles incorporated in the Treaties by which the European Communities were established, — conscious of the Community's domestic and international responsibilities and obligations, — recognizing the unique status of the Community as the world's largest importer and exporter and the consequent impact on international trade of any changes in the Community's trading policies, mindful of Article 110 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, in which the Member States stated it to be their aim to contribute, in the common interest, to the harmonious development of world trade, the progressive abolition of restrictions on international trade and the lowering of customs barriers, — noting that the EEC has a major trade deficit with Japan which has been steadily increasing since 1970, O OJNoC83, 4.4. 1977, p. 24. (*) OJN0C6, 10. 1. 1977, p. 69. O OJ No C 163, 10. 7. 1978, p. 28. O OJNo C 108, 8. 5. 1978VP- 21. O OJ No C 239, 9. 10. 1978, p. 55. 21.5.79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoG 127/79 — mindful of the strains that this deficit is putting on trade relations between the EEC and Japan, — fearing that the fundamental reasons for this deficit will continue to apply in the coming year, — noting that difficulties are concentrated in certain sectors of the EEC economy, — accepting that the Community's liberty to take corrective action is limited by its international obligations, particularly by those flowing from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), — aware that any ill-considered defensive actions by an economic unit as large as the Community could all too easily touch off a world-wide escalation of protectionist measures, which could be extremely harmful to the Community's interests, — having regard to the report of the Committee on External Economic Relations (Doc. 666/78), As regards EEC-Japan bilateral relations 1. Welcomes the economic measures that Japan has so far taken to reduce its overall trading surplus, but notes that these have not significantly improved the EEC's opportunities of exporting to Japan; 2. Warmly welcomes the Fukuda Government's appeal for a strengthening of Japan's relations with Europe, and hopes that Prime .Minister Ohira will attach equal importance to this country's relations with Europe and will intensify them; 3. Looks forward to a greater spirit of cooperation and compromise at coming discussions between the EEC and Japan on their trade deficit, and looks for greater determination by Japan to open up its market; 4. Considers that further information should be provided to exporters by relevant Japanese authorities on the Japanese economic system including its employment practices, welfare system, structure of its wholesale and retail domestic markets, trading conditions and capital investment opportunities; 5. Hopes that the contacts so far established will help better mutual understanding, and thereby promote greater investment by Japan in Europe in joint ventures, industrial investments, for example; 6. Is of the opinion that Japan's dependence on external supplies of energy offers opportunities for EEC-Japan cooperation in this field particularly on nuclear energy; 7. Notes that Japan's changing dietary habits and consequent growing dependence on external sources of food may present specific opportunities for Community agricultural exporters; 8. Feels that the efforts undertaken by both sides to help the Third World ought to be aligned; 9. Asks that opportunities for EEC-Japan cooperation on aid to the Third World be carefully studied by the Commission, for example in the stabilization of raw material prices for developing countries; 10 Looks forward to early results after the establishment of a joint EEC-Japan study group on agricultural trade questions; 11. Hopes that growing technological and technical cooperation between Japan and China will "have positive benefits to the international community and in particular to EEC-Japan relations; No G 127/80 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 As regards multilateral negotiations in GA TT 12. Recognizes the critical importance to the world economy of a satisfactory conclusion to the multilateral negotiations in GATT; 13. Hopes that Japan's offer of tariff reductions and removal of non-tariff barriers will be suitably important to allow for such a successfull conclusion; 14. Underlines the need for an amendment of the GATT safeguard clause Article XIX so as to allow selective safeguard measures; 15. Expects that in the event of a selective safeguard clause being agreed the circumstances under which this clause would be applied would be very clearly delineated; As regards interparliamentary relations 16. Notes with pleasure the establishment in the Japanese diet of the Japan-European Community Parliamentary Friendship League; 17 Is encouraged by the positive results so far of the inter-parliamentary meetings between delegations from the European Parliament and from the Japanese diet, and looks forward to regular informal exchanges of the appropriate form on selected subjects of common concern; 18. Strongly recommends the implementation of a two-way programme of visits by Japanese and Europeans similar to the EEC Visitors Programme for North and South Americans; 19. Instructs its President to forward this resolution and the report of its committee to the Council and Commission and to the Japanese diet. Directives on equipment and measurements (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Nyborg report (Doc. 53/79): RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposals from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for: I. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to safety requirements for tower cranes for building work II. a Directive amending Directive 74/150/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors III. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the operating space, access to the driving position (entry and exit facilities), and to the doors and windows of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors IV. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to noise emitted by lawn mowers '" 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoC 127/81 V. a Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to certain types of simple pressure vessels VI. a Directive amending Directive 71/316/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions for both measuring instruments and methods of metro- logical control VII. a new Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement and repealing Council Directive 71/354/EEC The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposals from the Commission to the Council ('), ~~ ISo/^ bf!o Z°on\U}lei by the C°Uncil Pursuant to Article 100 of the EEC Treaty, (Docs. 548/78, 550/78, D4V//5, 562/78, 563/78, 617/78, 15/79), — having regard to its statements of 12 December 1974 (*) andl3 May 1976 f) concerning the introduction of a streamlined procedure for the elimination of technical barriers to trade, — having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the opinions of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Planning and Transport (Doc. 53/79), 1. Points again to the slowness and inefficiency of the procedure used at present for the elimination of technical barriers to trade based on Article 100 of the EEC Treaty; 2. Emphasizes the essential role of the elimination of technical barriers to trade for the realization of the common market and therefore considers it urgently necessary to simplify the decision-making procedure; draws attention in this connection to its often repeated proposal for a simplified procedure (4); 3 Points to the Commission's undertaking to submit a proposal for a general simplification of the procedure tof< r the elimination of technical barriers to trade and, simultaneously, a proposal for an outline Directive for one sector;: 4. Notes that only a proposal for an outline Directive on construction products has been presented, but no proposal for a general simplification of the decision-making procedure for the elimination of technical barriers to trade; 5. Asks the Commission to submit as soon as possible: (a) to the directly elected Parliament a document on thtr e general principles and objectives for the elimination of technical barriers to trade, within the general frameworframev k of realization of the internal market; (b) the proposal it has promised on the simplification of the decision-making procedure for the elimination of technical barriers to trade; 6. Is of the^opinion that, since proposals (Docs. 548/78 and 563/78) will affect safety, preference ought to be given to total harmonization rather than the proposed optional harmonization; () OJ No C 25, 29. 1. 1979, p. 9; OJ No C 306, 22. 12. 1978, p. 7; OJ No C 25, 29. 1. 1979, p. 30; OJ No C 86, 2 4 1979 p. 9; OJ No C 37, 10. 2. 1979, p. 2; OJ No C 42, 15. 2. 1979, p. 9; OJ No C 81, 28,3. 1979, p 6 O OJNoC5,8. 1. 1975, p. 41. (J)OJNoC 125, 8.6. 1976, p. 43. (4)OJNoC5, 8. 1. 1975, p. 41. No C 127/82 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 7. Asks the Commission to make provision in the Directive relating to certain types of simple pressure vessels (Doc. 563/78) for the possibility of the procedure based on the 'manufacturer's self-certification'; 8. Calls on the Commission to avail itself of its powers in respect of the Directive and itself adopt the proposal for a Directive on measuring instruments (Doc. 617/78); 9. Further calls on the Commission to produce once a year a programme showing which proposals for Directives concerning the removal of technical obstacles to trade it intends putting forward in the following 12-month period; 10. Calls on the Council to expedite the adoption of the large number of proposals for Directives concerning the removal of technical obstacles to trade which in certain cases have lain on its table for many years and which in some cases need to be adopted before the proposal for a directive (Doc. 548/78) dealt with in this resolution can be adopted; 11. Approves, subject to these reservations, the Commission's proposals. Directive on own-account carriage of goods by road (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Jung report (Doc. 50/79): RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Directive on own-account carriage of goods by road between Member States The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council O, — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 75 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 628/78), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Regional Policy, Regional Planning and Transport (Doc. 50/79), 1. Notes with satisfaction that the Commission is now proposing fully to liberalize the international own- account carriage of goods by road within the Community; 2. Considers that precautionary measures are absolutely essential to ensure that carriage for hire or reward is not undertaken under the guise of own-account carriage; 3. Expresses its agreement, therefore, with the proposed control measures and the provision of penalties for any breach of the regulations; 4 Takes the view, nonetheless, that there should be a reasonable degree of uniformity where breaches and penalties are concerned, and with this in view, urges the Commission to issue an appropriate recommendation at an early date; 5. Approves the Commission's proposal. (») OJ No C 41, 14. 2. 1979, p. 10.- 21 • 5" 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/83 Petition on exchange losses (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Luster report (Doc. 674/78): RESOLUTION on Petition No 24/77 presented by Mr Rene Thoma and 11 other signatories on exchange losses suilered by certain persons in receipt of annuities or pensions The European Parliament, — having regard to Petition No 24/77, 3. Requests in the meantime that the Commission should recommend the Government of rhP fnn^ n U c Luxembourg to adopt measures similar to the Belgian Royal Decree of9MZ?H£ „h£h n 5 ^Y ? payment of a compensatory amount to recipients of French p^n,ioi^c£ntV£Um7 4. Urges that consideration also be given to using the resources of the Social Fund to resolve this problem; 5. Instructs its President to forward Petition Nn 74/77 tnn^U^ „ \L .L- I • committee to the Council and Commission 8 ^ ^ th,S reS°luU°n and the rePort of its O OJNoC 139,28. 10. 1969, p. 35. Petition on simpler Community regulations (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Luster report (Doc. 673/78): RESOLUTION on Petition No 4/78 by Mr Antonio Grassani on simpler Community Regulations, to be completely redrafted in case of amendment The European Parliament, — having regard to Petition No 4/78. No C 127/84 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 — having regard to the report by the Committee on the Rules of Procedure and Petitions and the opinion of the Legal Affairs Committee (Doc. 673/78). 1. Considers that Petition No 4/78 highlights a fundamental requirement of the legislative process; 2. Recommends that the Commission, the organ from which proposals for Community legislation emanate, should take account of this requirement; 3. Instructs its President to forward Petition No 4/78, together with this resolution and the report of its committee to the Commission. Regulation on a fishing agreement between Canada and the EEC (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the LEMP report (Doc. 35/79): RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Regulation on the conclusion of an Agreement on fisheries between the Government of Canada and the European Economic Community The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 680/78), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture (Doc. 35/79), 1. Approves the proposal for the conclusion of an Agreement on fisheries with Canada; 2. Urges the Council to come to an agreement at an early date so as to establish a basis for negotiations to conclude fisheries agreements with other non-EEC countries. OOJNoC274, 18. 11. 1978, p. 5. Regulation on fruit and vegetables (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Liogier report (Doc. 72/79): 21. 5. 79- Official Journal of the European Communities NoC 127/85 RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the the Council for a ^FFr^TT^/,? u ^8«lation supplementing Annex I to Regulation (£,£A>) INO 1035/72 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('), ~ 635/78)^" C°nSUked ^ thC COUndl PUrSUam t0 Artide 43 °f the Treat^ ^^shing the EEC (Doc. — having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture (Doc. 72/79), Approves the Commission's proposal. O OJ No C 52, 27. 2. 1979, p. 6. EEC-Norwegian fishing relations (vote) f^mentu thCn V?fd °? the m°tion for a resol"tion tabled by Mr Corrie (Doc 122//9): the preamble and paragraph 1 were adopted. ^ra^T^11 2 ^ ^^^ ^ ***** amendment No l see^g to modify this Mr Nielsen spoke. Amendment No 1 was adopted. Parliament adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION on EEC-Norwegian fishing relations The European Parliament, ~ tZ^n^ZZ^ '^ ^"^ haVC a8rCed UP°n thC qU°taS t0 bC a,1°Cated t0 Commu^ f-hermen in " r^rvivaX CCrtain C°mmUnity fishing P°m are heavily dePendent on de<* «* ^hing for their economic - whereas the ports have been particularly affected by the introduction of 200-mile fishing zones bv third countncs, to the pomt where the fishing ports and related industries may be closed down w^th disLtrous results for the economies of the regions concerned. disastrous NoC 127/86 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.5.79 1. Expresses alarm and astonishment that the Norwegian Government, shortly after the entry into force of an agreement providing for fishing quotas to Community fishermen in Norwegian waters north of 62° N, should close three-quarters of those waters at the moment when Community vessels had arrived, at considerable expense, thus preventing the fishing of quotas mutually agreed upon; 2. Calls upon the Commission and Council to start fisheries' negotiations to ensure that agreements entered into shall be fully implemented by all parties; 3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission. Humanitarian aid for the people of Uganda (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution tabled by Mr Klepsch and others (Doc. 108/79/rev.): RESOLUTION on the need to provide urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Uganda The European Parliament, — deeply concerned by the suffering being endured, mainly by the civilian population, in Uganda, as a result of the violent clashes in that country, — aware of the ties which bind Uganda and the European Community within the Lome Convention, and the solidarity between the peoples of Europe and the people of Uganda, whose long tradition of cultural and social development it acknowledges with respect, 1. Calls upon the Commission, Council and the Member States to make every effort to provide the population of Uganda with urgent humanitarian aid; 2. Also calls upon these European institutions and countries to coordinate their action with that of the Inter national Red Cross, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the neighbouring countries most concerned, so that the effective relief needed may be brought to the many victims of these latest clashes; 3. Hopes that, as soon as real peace is assured, the Community will give priority, within its cooperation policy, to projects aimed at the reconstruction of Uganda and the revival of its economy; 4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Governments of the Member States. Accidents at work (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution tabled by Mrs Squarcialupi and others (Doc. 117/79): 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities NoC 127/87 RESOLUTION on accidents at work The European Parliament, ~~ evniofi ^Tl Vll' mCn;,0ry °f„the eight WOrkerS' of whom seven ™ Italian migrants, killed in the C los2'"",e their -live ±!s in accident! I".™s at'"i:™' work," " ™* "^' ^ •"•»'* ^ed - the thousands of workers who 0 n n BnUlt than therS loSe their HveS or become disab or ilUsill as aa resulresXof?h;Trt of the hazardou7?f 's condition* ^^ s an T^Td negligenc ^ e whic7°™h ensur e° maximu' m profit for employers; '^ Cnu5fS uruTM applicati?n of the action Programme on health and safety at work, already approved by the Council, which lists as one of its priorities improved protection of migrant workers, particular!^ during initial training, since they are the most frequent victims of accidents as is shown by the i^o^^pr^dclC^' relevant authorities in the Federal Republic of Germany; formation provided by the 3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission. Earthquake in Yugoslavia (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution tabled by Mr Adams (Doc. 120/79): RESOLUTION on Community aid to the Yugoslav earthquake victims The European Parliament, ~ damage™8 ^ ^^ ^ reCem CarthqUake in Yu8oslavia which resulted in serious loss of life and extensive - considering the provision in the 1979 budget of the European Communities regarding Community aid to disaster victims in developing and non-member countries (Article 950), — considering the close relations existing between Yugoslavia and the European Community, iarth^ake011 thC C°mmisSi°n t0 give Urgent consideration to opening Article 950 to aid the victims of this 2. Asks the Commission to speed up the current trade negotiations with Yugoslavia; 3, Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission. No C 127/88 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 Decision concerning the eradication of African swine fever in Malta (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the report by Mr Albertini (Doc. 73/79): RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Decision granting financial aid from the Community for the eradication of African swine fever in Malta The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council (COM(79) 35 final), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 645/78), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (Doc. 73/79), 1. Approves the Commission proposal to make a 50 % financial contribution to the eradiction of African swine fever in Malta; 2. Stresses that the granting of this aid shall be subject to the presentation and approval of a programme established by the responsible Maltese authorities, and that a procedure for providing information and monitoring the development of the health situation in Malta is necessary to ensure the successful implementation of the programme for eradicating African swine fever. Decisions concerning the eradication of African swine fever in Spain (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the report by Mr Ney (Doc. 34/79): RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Decision on a financial contribution from the Community to Spain for the eradication of African swine fever The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 623/78), — having regard to the report, of the Committee on Agriculture and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (Doc. 34/79), 1. Approves the Commission's proposal; (') OJ No C 44, 17. 2. 1979, p. 6. 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/89 2. Emphasizes that, in view of the future accession of Spain and Portugal to the Community, the conditions should be created now for the greatest possible freedom of trade, in this case in pigrneat; 3. Feels it important that Community aid should be coupled with a permanent information procedure involving the Spanish authorities and that, where necessary, regular inspections should be carried out by the Community, thus ensuring that Spain is in a position to eradicate African swine fever entirely within the set time limit; 4. Draws attention, pending extension of the eradication campaign to Portugal, to the need for measures to prevent the disease from being imported over the Spanish-Portuguese border. Decision on the campaign against foot-and-mouth disease in South-East Europe (vote) Parliament adopted the resolution contained in the Ney report (Doc. 32/79): RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Decision on a financial contribution to the campaign against foot-and-mouth disease in South-East Europe The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council (COM(79) 27 final), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 632/78), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (Doc. 32/79), 1. Points out that the Community has already made several financial contributions to FAO measures against foot-and-mouth disease in the countries of South-East Europe which do not appear to have sufficient means to control the epizootics prevalent there; 2. Stresses its support for the maintenance of a buffer zone along the South-East borders of the Community with a view to safeguarding the health of community livestock which is not immunized against exotic foot-and- mouth viruses; 3. Considers, however, that stricter supervision of the use of funds placed at the disposal of the FAO is essential to ensure that they are in fact used to finance measures for the protection of Community livestock; 4. Approves this proposal, on condition, however, that the Commission undertakes to exercise strict supervision over the use of the sum intended for the purchase of vaccines and that it reports thereon to the Council and Parliament. No C 127/90 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5. 79 Regulation on the prevention of classical swine fever (vote) Parliament then voted on the motion for a resolution contained in the Ney report (Doc. 33/79): the preamble and paragraph 1 were adopted. After paragraph 1, Mr Ryan and Mr L'Estrange had tabled amendment No 1 seeking to add a new paragraph. Amendment No 1 was adopted. Parliament adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament on the proposal from the Commission of the European Communities to the Council for a Regulation introducing Community measures for the prevention of classical swine fever The European Parliament, — having regard to the proposal from the Commission to the Council ('), — having been consulted by the Council pursuant to Article 43 of the EEC Treaty (Doc. 577/78), — having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture (Doc. 33/79), 1. Approves the Commission proposal; 2. Stresses the importance of an extension of the derogations currently granted to the United Kingdom, Denmark and Ireland, most recently under Directive 79/111/EEC, until such time as Community measures are seen to be operating satisfactorily. (') OJNoC 23,26. 1. 1979, p. 2. Dates and agenda for next part-session — statement by the Commission on action taken on the opinions and proposals of Parliament; On a proposal from the enlarged Bureau, Parliament — Nyborg interim report on company taxation; decided to hold its next part-session from 7 to 11 May 1979 in Luxembourg. — Noe report on air traffic; — Kennet report on unfair, and misleading On a proposal from the enlarged Bureau, Parliament advertising. also adopted the following agenda for that part- session: Monday, 7 May 1979: Tuesday, 8 May 1979 5 p.m. ('): 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.: — procedure without report; — Bayerl report on the rights of the individual in the (') The times shown are Luxembourg summer time. face of data processing; 21. 5. 79 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 127/91 — Nyborg report on construction products; — Flamig report on the energy situation in the Community. — Nyborg report on Community transit; — oral question with debate to the Commission on Community supplies of raw materials; 3 p.m.: — Dunwoody report on pay for men and women; — Question Time (questions to the Council and the Foreign Ministers). — Albers report on the November 1978 tripartite conference; 4.30 p.m.: — Bertrand report on the Berlin European Centre; — voting time. — oral question without debate to the Commission on discrimination in France against migrant women; — possibly Ripamonti report on draft supplementary Thursday, 10 May 1979: budget No 2 for 1979; 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. (possibly from 9 p.m. onwards): — Ripamonti report on Parliament's draft estimates for 1980; — Shaw report on the Financial Regulation. — Cailavet report on the Echternach Seminar; — Pisoni report on wines; — Hansen report on the calculation of MCAs in the 3 p.m.: wine sector; — Question Time (questions to the Commission). — Tolman report on isoglucose; — joint debate on Howell report and Nielsen report on the milk sector; 3.45 p.m.: — joint debate on Lemp report on fisheries and Corrie report on fish farming; — voting time. — joint debate on Hughes report on bovine leucosis and Hughes motion for a resolution on nervous diseases in pigs; Wednesday, 9 May 1979: — Bregegere report on Perustitza and Erzegovina 10 a.m. and3 p.m.: tobacco; — Brugger report on protection of animals in inter — oral questions with debate to the Council and national transport; Commission on employment; — Ligios report on Community citrus fruit; — oral question with debate to the Council on the — Hansen report on the financing of the oil Rhine Agreement; production register; — Friih report on hops; — Pintat report on enlargement; — possibly, Albertini report on forestry policy in the — Zagari report on human rights in Ethopia; Community; — Kavanagh report on fisheries; — Flamig report on energy cooperation with the developing countries; — Sandri report on the creation of a European Cooperation Agency; — Flamig report on the JRC multiannual programme Nyborg report on working conditions; 1980 to 1983; — report on the accession of St Lucia to the Lome — Brown report on electricity production; Convention (without debate). No C 127/92 Official Journal of the European Communities 21. 5.79 3 p.m.: — Corrie report on the peripheral regions of the Community; — Question Time (questions to the Commission). — Schyns report on road transport of goods and 3.45 p.m.: passengers; — possibly, vote on draft supplementary budget — Fuchs report on inland waterway navigation; No 2 and the motion for a resolution contained in — Jung report on EEC/Comecon relations in the report by Mr Ripamonti; shipping; — vote on Parliament's draft estimates for 1980 and — Brown report on plastic articles; the motion for a resolution contained in the report by Mr Ripamonti; — Lamberts report on caseins and caseinates; — voting time. — Bethell report on ionizing radiation; — Jahn report on environmental carcinogens; Friday, 11 May 1978: — Noe report on quality and nutritive value of foodstuffs (without debate); 9 a.m.: — Lamberts report on trade in fresh poultrymeat — procedure without report; (without debate). — voting time; End of sitting: — Walker-Smith report on the appointment of a — voting time. Community Ombudsman; — possibly, Schmidt report on societes anonymes; Approval of minutes — possibly, Shaw report on inspection of annual accounts; Pursuant to Rule 17 (2) of the Rules of Procedure, — Castle report on economic and trade relations Parliament approved the minutes of the day's between the EEC and New Zealand; proceedings. — Sandri report on the renewal of the trade agreement with Uruguay; Adjournment of session — Baas report on commercial cooperation between the EEC and the Asean; The President declared the session of the European — Kaspereit report on eating grapes from Cyprus; Parliament adjourned. The sitting was cl< ed at 11.20 a.m. H. R. NORD Carlo MEINTZ Secretary-General Vice-President