WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2837/97 by Eolo PARODI , Giancarlo LIGABUE to the Commission. Monitoring procedure for state aids
C 82/146 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 17. 3. 98 (98/C 82/233) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2825/97 by Ria Oomen-Ruijten (PPE) to the Commission (1 September 1997) Subject: Trade in anabolic steroids Is the Commission aware that trade in anabolic steroids, which is allowed in Spain but banned in the Netherlands, is distorting the internal market and jeopardizing public health protection? Under what conditions is the trade in Spain permitted (is prescription required, is export allowed)? What arrangements does the Commission have in mind to bring about uniform European regulations ensuring comprehensive health protection? Answer given by Mr Bangemann on behalf of the Commission (10 October 1997) The Commission is collecting the information it needs to answer the question. It will communicate its findings as soon as possible. (98/C 82/234) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2828/97 by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission (1 September 1997) Subject: Building societiesí share distribution schemes following conversion to plc status In recent times a number of UK building societies have converted to plc status. Members of building societies under the age of 18 years are often precluded from enjoying the benefit of share distribution schemes; instead, they are entitled to a statutory cash bonus scheme. This means many Under-18sí shareholders receive a sum of money less than the value of shares allocated to an adult member in the same position. Will the Commission investigate the criteria for such share distribution award schemes which appear to discriminate against members who are under 18 years old? Answer given by Mr Monti on behalf of the Commission (6 October 1997) The Commission has no jurisdiction to deal with the question asked, which is a matter solely for the national authorities concerned. (98/C 82/235) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2837/97 by Eolo Parodi (UPE) and Giancarlo Ligabue (UPE) to the Commission (1 September 1997) Subject: Monitoring procedure for state aids On 25 February 1997, draft law No 3270 on the restructuring of road transport and the development of intermodal systems was submitted to the Italian parliament. In accordance with Article 93(3) of the Treaty, the Italian Government forwarded the draft law to Directorate-General VII to enable it to assess whether the text of the law complied with European rules in force, in particular Regulation 1107/70 (1), last amended by Regulation 543/97 (2), on the granting of aids for transport by rail, road and inland waterway