HC Deb 20 February 1984 vol 54 cc378-9W
Mr. Redmond

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce legislation to require breweries to state on all barrels and kegs in which they supply ale, beer or porter the unladen weight of the container.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

No. I am not convinced that the case for such a requirement is strong enough to warrant imposing additional and continuing costs on the brewing industry and on enforcement authorities.

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