Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 March 2001. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment he has made of the financial effects on traders who (a) have and (b) have not complied with regulations requiring loose goods to be sold in metric units. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Nigel Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the financial effects on traders who (a) have and (b) have not complied with regulations requiring loose goods to be sold in metric units. [154136] Dr. Howells: Most imperial weighing machines can be converted to metric at an average cost of £100 per machine. The price of a new metric weighing machine starts about £450. No assessment has been made of the financial effects of non-compliance because it is expected that the conversion will be completed in the near future.

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