European Parliament 31 July 2001, WRITTEN QUESTION E-2292/01 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. Eastern Europe at a permanent economic disadvantage as a result of the historical division of labour within a common market.

(2002/C 115 E/058) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2285/01 by David Martin (PSE) to the Commission (31 July 2001) Subject: Foie gras  force feeding of ducks In its 1999 recommendations concerning domestic geese and ducks, the Council of Europe’s Standing Committee of the European Convention for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes recommended that countries allowing foie gras production should