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 want to thank you, Commissioner Monti, for your outstanding cooperation and I want to tell you that, as we enter the new millennium, you have an especially important role.

SOLUTION: A usted, Comisario Monti, quiero agradecerle la estupenda colaboración que ha brindado y decirle que en este cambio de siglo tiene una función especialmente importante que desempeñar.

PROBLEM: However, such use of an agreement outside its specific scope cannot be imposed on the two sides of industry without a legal basis.

SOLUTION:
No obstante, no se puede imponer a los interlocutores sociales la aplicación de un convenio de este tipo, es decir, fuera de su campo personal, sin un fundamento jurídico.