TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a sentence in English and your task is to translate it into Spanish. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).
PROBLEM: Since the author is not present, Question No 43 lapses.

SOLUTION: Dado que su autor no está presente, la pregunta nº 43 decae.

PROBLEM: I wish to say with regard to the initiative of the Portuguese Presidency that we support the spirit and the political intention behind it.

SOLUTION: Con respecto a la iniciativa de la Presidencia portuguesa quisiera decir que apoyamos el espíritu y la intención política que están detrás de dicha iniciativa.

PROBLEM: For the time, the report grew too large when it was being debated.

SOLUTION:
Si tenemos en cuenta la fase del período que vivimos, el informe se ha ido ampliando demasiado durante su elaboración.