Activities of The Board
Completion of metrication as cited in the Final report of the Metrication Board was:
- 1970 – Electric Cables, British Aerospace designs, London Metal Exchange, Flat glass.
- 1971 – Paper and Board, National Coal Board designs, Pharmaceuticals.
- 1972 – Steel industry, Building regulations
- 1974 – Textile and wool transactions, clothing (dual units)
- 1975 – Retail trade in fabrics and floor coverings, Post office tariffs, medical practice
- 1976 – Bulk sales of petroleum, agriculture and horticulture
- 1977 – Livestock auctions
- 1978 – Solid fuel, cheese wholesaling, London Commodity Market
- Metrication of retail pre-packaged foodstuffs was phased in during 1977 and 1978
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