HC Deb 16 June 1959 vol 607 cc235-6
36. Mr. Green

asked the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made with inquiries into consumer habits and needs being conducted by the Central Office of Information in connection with weights and measures legislation.

Mr. J. Rodgers

The interviews, which numbered about 1,800, have been completed. The classification and tabulation of the information obtained are now beginning and my right hon. Friend hopes to receive the results by the end of July.

Mr. Green

I am glad to know that steps are being taken to carry the matter forward, but are parallel efforts being made to carry along with this research those concerned in the wholesale and retail side of the articles which would be affected if amending legislation is introduced?

Mr. Rodgers

Conversations have been going on over many months now with representatives of manufacturing bodies and wholesaling organisations.