§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will lengthen the period for the introduction of metrication on the dispensing of spirits in licensed premises to date later than 31 December; and if he will use that period to hold further consultations with affected parties.
§ Mr. ForthI have been asked to reply.
I announced on 14 December that, having considered the responses to my Department's consultation paper, I had concluded that the present range of imperial quantities for serving gin, rum, vodka and whisky be phased out by 31 December 1994 in favour of one round metric quantity of 25 ml. I am considering further representations that I have received and will announce a decision as soon as possible.