HC Deb 08 April 1862 vol 166 cc713-4
MR. W. EWART

said, he rose to move for a Select Committee to consider the practicability of adopting a simple and uniform system of weights and measures, with a view not only to the benefit of our internal trade, but to facilitate our trade and intercourse with foreign countries. He believed there would be no objection on the part of the Government or the House to his motion, and therefore he would not further trespass on their time.

Motion agreed to.

Select Committee appointed, To consider the practicability of adopting a simple and uniform system of Weights and Measures, with a view not only to the benefit of our internal trade, but to facilitate our trade and intercourse with foreign countries.