asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce when the full conversion to metrication will take place.
Written Answers. - Conversion to Metrication.
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A draft EC Directive, which is currently being finalised, provides for the phased withdrawal of those imperial units which are still legal.
Under the first phase all imperial units for general use, with the exceptions mentioned below, must be withdrawn not later than 31 December 1994. The second phase sets 31 December 1999 as the latest date by which units used in the following areas of activity must be withdrawn.
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Fathom |
—Marine navigation |
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Pint and fluid ounce |
—Sale of beer, cider waters, lemonades and fruit juices in returnable containers |
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Gill |
—Spirit drinks |
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Pound, ounce |
—Goods sold loose from bulk |
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Therm |
—For gas supply |
Units used for the following will continue to be permitted until withdrawal dates have been fixed by competent authorities in Ireland and the United Kingdom:
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Mile, yard, foot and inch |
—Road traffic signs for distance and speed measurements |
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Pint |
—Dispense of draught beer and cider; milk in returnable containers |
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Acre |
—land registration |
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Troy ounce |
—Transactions in precious metals |