§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what exemptions for measurement of speed and distance in kilometres are included in United Kingdom regulations concerned with inland waterways; and what indications of such exemptions were included in information circulars used in related consultative procedures. [16730]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe regulations apply to all waterways except those used for sea transport, where units of measurement are laid down in international conventions or agreements.
My Department has advised inland navigation authorities accordingly.