§ Mr. HardyTop ask the President of the Board of Trade what account he has taken of the preparedness of the British glass-making industry for the proposed new requirements for beer measurement, in decisions on the timing of the introduction of the requirements.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 4 December 1992]: The British Glass Manufacturers Confederation was consulted in January 1992. Following consultation the implementation date was set at 1 April 1994 allowing a gradual transition and giving glass manufacturers time to prepare for the new requirement.