WRITTEN QUESTION E-1046/00 by Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission. EPAC restructuring plans.
13. 2. 2001 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 46 E/111 (2001/C 46 E/118) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1046/00 by Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL) to the Commission (4 April 2000) Subject: EPAC restructuring plans The answer of 15 March 2000 given by Commissioner Franz Fischler on behalf of the Commission to my Written Question E-0221/00 (1) on the EPAC Agro-Foods and Cereals Company states that Portugal forwarded the final version of the restructuring plans to the Commission at the end of 1999 and that the Commission would take a final position on the matter as soon as possible. The Commission: ü can it say when it will take its decision? ü can it forward its position on the Portuguese Governmentís proposal, once it has been adopted? (1) OJ C 26 E 26. 1. 2001, p. 21. Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (28 April 2000) It is not yet possible for the Commission to give a precise date for its final decision, given the possible implications for it of proceedings in hand in the Court of Justice over Portugalís failure to apply the Commission Decision of 9 July 1997 (1) on a State guarantee to EPAC. The Commissionís final decision will be immediately notified to the Portuguese Government. (1) OJ L 311, 14. 11. 1997. (2001/C 46 E/119) WRITTEN QUESTION E-1050/00 by Ole Krarup (EDD) to the Commission (4 April 2000) Subject: Cost of changeover to euro In the general debate concerning the abolition of national currencies and the introduction of the common currency, some Member States have focused on the cost of the changeover. According to the English firm of chartered accountants, Chantrey Vellacott DFK, it will cost the UK 4,2 % of one yearís national product to convert pounds to euro. In the light of the above, will the Commission say whether it has likewise made analyses of the costs involved for each Member State in converting to the euro and, if so, will it disclose that information? Is the Commission informed of any comparable studies carried out by independent analysts which shed light on the possible costs of conversion? If so, will the Commission likewise disclose such information?