Local authorities in the North East will now be very reluctant to break the 'unofficial moratorium' that exists on compulsory metrication after the headlines in the Northern Echo today.
To read the story in full click here.
There have only been four prosecutions in four years under the Metrication Regulations. The few attempts by rogue authorities have been thwarted after the Metric Martyr's Defence Fund's intervention, with the authorities in Doncaster, Colwyn Bay, Worcester and Lewisham deciding it was not in the public interest to proceed. The Conservatives, now holding the Chair at the Local Government Association, have recently made a statement saying any attempts at enforcement would not be a wise use of public money.
All we await now is their Election Manifesto pledge. However, I do not think any local authority would dare end up with another 'Metric Martyrs' court case to create and embarrass the Government so close to a General Election, so if you know of any trader who is being harassed and intimidated by local Trading Standards get them to call us on 0191 565 7143 and we will do the rest.
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