HC Deb 07 July 1971 vol 820 c383W
Mr. Costain

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will now make a further statement on the progress of metrication in the construction industry, and in particular in the private sector.

Mr. Channon

Progress is in line with the requirements of the industry's programme. Latest statistics show that in the first quarter of 1971 the value of private sector metric projects reaching the design stage increased to 24 per cent. of the total. This compares with 17 per cent. in the previous quarter and an average before that of 11.5 per cent.