§ Dame Peggy FennerTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when he proposes to table legislation which will implement the units of measurement directive; and what time has been allowed for the industries affected to make the necessary plans for compliance.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 2 March 1994]: It is the Government's intention that before the summer recess a complete set of implementing measures will be laid in Parliament. Discussions are continuing with trade associations about plans for compliance.