HC Deb 20 June 1978 vol 952 c161W
Mr. Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will list in the Official Report the total cost of running the Metrication Board in the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what is the estimated charge to public funds for 1978–79.

Mr. John Fraser

The approximate total cost of running the Metrication Board for the calendar year 1977 was £1,062,000. The current provisional estimate for the financial year 1978–79 is £1,400,000.