(2004/C 78 E/0020)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0622/03

by Brice Hortefeux (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(3 March 2003)

Subject:   Combating cartels

As a member of Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, I am following with great interest all Mr Monti's efforts against unlawful agreements, abuse of a dominant position and the formation of cartels.

I should therefore particularly like to thank him for taking an often courageous stance, even though the companies concerned sometimes seek support from Members of Parliament, claiming that what has happened is incomprehensible.

Could the Commission provide a list of European companies against which action has been taken since 1999 and the amounts they have been fined?

Could it also indicate the collection rate?

Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission

(2 April 2003)

Because of the length of the answer, which includes a number of tables, the Commission is sending it direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament's Secretariat.