For the reference years 1995, 1996 and 1997, where the necessary data for the compilation of the results for some or all of the characteristics 12 18 0 (financial surplus) and 14 11 0 to 14 22 0 (breakdown of turnover and purchases by geographical market) is not available in one or more of the Member States, the Member States concerned shall carry out pilot surveys to assess the feasibility of collecting the data necessary for the compilation of results for the characteristics for which data is unavailable.
