HC Deb 12 December 1957 vol 579 cc1408-9
20. Mr. Jay

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Government will now make regulations to implement the main recommendations of Part III of the Hodgson Committee Report on Weights and Measures.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Mr. F. J. Erroll)

My right hon. Friend proposes to make regulations based on such of those recommendations as can be implemented in this way.

Mr. Jay

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that there is a widespread public demand for action on these lines, particularly from women's organisations? Can he now tell us how soon he will introduce the regulations?

Mr. Erroll

The proposals will have to be discussed with the trade interests concerned, and we hope to be able to table the regulations within a period of about 12 months.