European Parliament 3 July 1998, WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2136/98 by Mireille ELMALAN to the Commission. Creation of a European 'handiplage' label

(1999/C 50/187) WRITTEN QUESTION P-2136/98 by Mireille Elmalan (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (3 July 1998) Subject: Creation of a European ‘handiplage’ label In 1995 the Commission recognised the value of an experiment carried out in Hendaye under the Helios II programme to improve access for disabled persons to the beach. Other local councils and associations have created ‘handiplage’ sites.