HC Deb 21 December 1932 vol 273 c1069
41. Mr. MITCHESON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the unsatisfactory conditions still prevailing in cartage and delivery in the sand and ballast industry, he can give any information with regard to making regulations for the protection of the consumer by a system of standardised measurement in the industry?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)

Investigations are being made, with the assistance of the British Standards Institution, in regard to the methods of measuring sand and ballast. Until these are completed I cannot say what action will be required, but it appears doubtful whether the matter can be dealt with adequately without an amendment of the Weights and Measures Acts.

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