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, if he will make a statement on progress towards compliance with regulations requiring loose goods to be sold in metric units.
- Answer
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Mr. Nigel Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on progress towards compliance with regulations requiring loose goods to be sold in metric units. [154135] Dr. Howells: It is expected that the remaining imperial machines will be converted to metric or be replaced by metric weighing machines in the near future.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 365 c4W; 154135
- Session
- 2000-01
- Subjects
- EU law Metrication Retail trade Weighing equipment
- Link
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