HC Deb 04 February 1969 vol 777 cc190-1
11. Mr. Speed

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he will now announce the name of his Department's representative on the Metrication Board.

Mr. Loughlin

I have nothing to add to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Technology to the hon. Members for Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. J. H. Osborn), and Glasgow, Cathcart (Mr. Edward M. Taylor) on 29th January.—[Vol. 776, c. 1296–8.]

Mr. Speed

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that his plans for metrication of the construction industry in three years' time could be jeopardised by the lack of instruction and education, largely due to the cuts in further education now taking place? Could he speak to his right hon. Friend the Minister of Education about this?

Mr. Loughlin

That is a rather different question from the one on the Order Paper. My right hon. Friend will note what the hon. Gentleman says.