§ Mr. Spellerasked the Prime Minister if she will revive the metrication programme; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThere are very few legal barriers to metrication so the scope for Government action is limited. It is for manufacturers and traders to dictate the timing of metrication, if costs are to be minimised or, if there are significant savings to be made by industry. We are, nevertheless, always willing to respond to requests from relevant interest groups that any remaining large barriers to metrication be removed. If, therefore, my hon. Friend has a particular point in mind, perhaps he could write to me.