Tourism accommodation safety

14.3.2012

Question for written answer E-002862/2012
to the Commission
Rule 117
Linda McAvan (S&D)

At a meeting held on 31 January 2012 at the European Parliament, a representative of DG SANCO outlined the Commission’s planned work in the area of tourism accommodation safety, as part of their work in relation to consumer protection for services.

1. The Commission announced they would be launching a flash Euro-barometer survey on the safety of consumer services, including questions in relation to tourism accommodation safety. Could the Commission provide more details on this? Will the Commission be seeking the input of stakeholders and relevant experts in formulating the survey questions?

2. The Commission also spoke of revising Council Recommendation 86/666/EEC on fire safety in existing hotels. Could the Commission outline its immediate plans for the revision of this recommendation?

3. Furthermore, the Commission announced that a stakeholder workshop would be organised, to take place in June 2012. Could the Commission also provide more details in relation to this?

4. Finally, the Commission announced that it intends to release a green paper in 2012 on the safety of consumer services. Could the Commission provide further details regarding this paper?

OJ C 117 E, 24/04/2013