The scope must be as broad as possible, as laid down in the common position, and, with regard to the possible exceptions for operators with regard to compliance with any previous legislation, I believe it is true that Amendments Nos 9 and 16 are excessive, as has been said here, and would allow some companies to escape their duty to pay.
Le champ d’application doit être le plus large possible, comme l’établit la position commune. Quant aux exceptions possibles qui visent les exploitants à propos du respect de dispositions législatives antérieures, je crois que les amendements 9 et 16 sont certainement excessifs, comme on l’a dit ici, et permettraient à certaines entreprises de se soustraire à leur obligation de paiement.