HC Deb 04 August 1980 vol 990 c57W
15. Mr. Sainsbury

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will make a statement on his discussions with the Confederation of British Industry on the progress of metrication in the engineering industry.

Mr. Michael Marshall

My noble Friend discussed this subject with CBI representatives on 2 May and expressed support for the CBI's plans to encourage further progress towards metrication in the engineering industry.

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