European Parliament 27 November 2001, WRITTEN QUESTION E-3285/01 by Paulo Casaca (PSE) to the Commission. Tobacco smuggling.

The Commission has just received the Spanish authorities’ reply and is in the process of examining it. Whatever the circumstances, as guardian of the Treaties, the Commission will be taking any steps necessary to ensure that Community law is complied with. The Commission will be sure to inform the Honourable Member on the results of its investigation.