§ (i) The Government and BSI will encourage fuller participation by all concerned, especially public purchasing authorities, in the preparation of British Standards; and compliance with British Standards where appropriate in their purchasing decisions, quality assurance requirements and operational procedures.
§ (ii) Both BSI and the Government will exert their best efforts to promote understanding and awareness of standards and their uses through educational, training and promotional activities. Furthermore, BSI and the Government will seek 968WA to strengthen national information services on technical regulations, national and international standards and on associated certification and approvals schemes.