European Parliament 13 November 2001, WRITTEN QUESTION P-3175/01 by Marco Cappato (NI) to the Commission. Disappearance of Keuakoun, Sisa-At, Phengphanh, Chanmanivong and Keochay.

1. Is there a loophole in the law here which endangers children on motorbikes? 2. What legislation exists on this subject in other Member States? 3. Will the Commission investigate this matter, and might it propose European legislation (e.g. framework legislation)? Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission (29 January 2002) 1.