§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has had during the past 12 months for and against metrication; and whether the majority of such representations have come from business people or ordinary citizens.
§ Mr. RidleyDuring the year ending 31st March, 1971, 293 letters about metrication were addressed to the Department by hon. Members or members of the public. Of these 262 writers expressed views on the subject: their range was wide and often could not legitimately be described as for or against. Of the total 10 private persons and 17 persons claiming to write on behalf of business were broadly in favour of metrication, and 211 individuals and 24 business spokesmen against it generally or in particular contexts.