Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about units of measurement.
It has been the policy of successive UK Governments since 1965 to adopt metric weights and measures.
I understand this decision was partly taken as there was a global trend towards metrication and the UK would therefore possibly have been at a global disadvantage if it did not use metric measurements.
However, the Government is reviewing the use of imperial units for markings to ensure that businesses and consumers have more choice over the measures they use for trade, while ensuring that measurement information remains accurate. This exhibits the sovereignty that we have regained now that the UK has left the EU and it is an important step in taking back control of our national rules.
A consultation has now been launched to hear the views of businesses, trade associations, enforcement authorities, consumers, and consumer organisations. This will inform plans to provide a choice on weights and measures for consumer transactions. To submit your view, please follow: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/choice-on-units-of-measurement-markings-and-sales?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=adf60c18-c290-4a2e-916e-70ffe3b95139&utm_content=daily
Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.
Sincerely,
