§ Mr. Sainsburyasked the Minister for Trade (1) what is his latest estimate of the proportion of United Kingdom exports which go to countries using the metric system;
(2) what is his latest estimate of the proportion of United Kingdom exports which go to countries with current plans for changing to the metric system.
§ Mr. Peter ReesCountries using the metric system, according to information available at the beginning of 355W 1980 when the Metrication Board was disbanded, accounted for 82 per cent. of United Kingdom exports in 1980, and those which have announced an intention to adopt it for 18 per cent.