Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 May 2008. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2008 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

Measurement: Wines

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills if he will bring forward legislation to require all wine-selling on-trade establishments to provide the option of 125ml measure glasses to customers in addition to 175ml glasses; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: We have no plans to bring forward such legislation.The aim of regulation in this area is to ensure consumers have adequate information on quantity and protection against short measure, without imposing any unnecessary burdens on business.Under weights and measures legislation wine sold by the glass is required to be sold in specified quantities of 125 ml, 175 ml or a multiple of either to allow consumers to easily distinguish between the sizes, allowing them to make cost and value comparisons more easily.

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