HC Deb 02 May 1990 vol 171 c554W
Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whom he will consult before he publishes his draft amending legislation on metric measures for spirits; and how long the consultation period will last.

Mr. Needham

As required by article 48(2) of the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 the Department of Economic Development will again consult with interested organisations, including those listed in my reply of 9 March, at columns863–64 before making any order.

The period of consultation is normally between four and six weeks from publication of the proposal for the draft amending legislation.