§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on his Department's plans for introducing the metric system.
§ Mr. John MackieMy Department, in common with other Departments, is prepared to support metrication plans as they are drawn up by and for the various sections of industry. For example, action in line with the programme for the construction industry is already being taken in view of the implications for agricultural and horticultural buildings and the Ministry's standard cost regulations.