TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a sentence in Spanish and your task is to translate it into English. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).
PROBLEM: Las diferencias entre los Estados miembros son demasiado grandes en términos de servicios, de derechos, de ingresos o gastos etc. Por lo tanto, una convergencia total es imposible.

SOLUTION: The discrepancies between the Member States are too immense in terms of provisions, rightful claimants, revenue or benefits, etc. It is thus impossible to bring all States into line.

PROBLEM: ¿Cuál es la mayor función de las autoridades locales en la preparación y aplicación del tercer MCA, y qué medidas piensa adoptar la Comisión para garantizar una mayor participación de los " interlocutores" en todos los procedimientos del nuevo MCA?

SOLUTION: In what way have the local authorities be given a greater say in the preparation and administration of the third CSF and what steps will the Commission take to ensure greater participation by the 'partners' in all measures taken under the new CSF?

PROBLEM: Quisiera indicarles solamente que en el momento actual esto no tiene mucho sentido pues, como en el pasado -en concreto, hasta finales del 2002- se pueden retirar fondos con arreglo al LEADER II.

SOLUTION:
I should simply like to point out that this does not make very much sense at the present time because, as you know, it is still possible - and in fact will be until the end of 2001 - for LEADER II funds to be disbursed.