§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection (1) what is the Government's new target date for full metrication in Great Britain;
(2) by what date the food industry will be fully metric.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThere is no change in the target dates for industry generally though I recognise that the dates for completion of the change will vary sector by sector.
§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what campaign is planned to prepare the public for the change-over to metrication; and when it will be launched.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThis is the responsibility of the Metrication Board and I have stressed the importance of ensuring that the protection of the consumer is given the maximum significance.