HC Deb 12 May 1959 vol 605 c134W
Brigadier Clarke

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now say when he proposes to introduce a Weights and Measures Bill, in view of the fact that the necessary legislation is long overdue.

Sir D. Eccles

The preparation of this Bill is proceeding, but it cannot be completed until the result of a social survey on certain aspects of the subject are available. I expect to receive this report this summer. Thereafter, the Bill will be introduced as soon as Parliamentary time permits.

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