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Dr. Tse Chi-wai:- For the weights and measures to go metric, are the
Chinese nomenclature of the units the same as those used in China
and other countries using Chinese? I understand that China adopts
the international terms, so if the terms we use are different, would
Government change them so that there is standardisation of these
terms in Chinese?
Secretary for Trade and Industry:- Sir, I am aware that there have been
contacts between the Metrication Committee and the metrology authorities
in China. I am sure the aim is to align ourselves with the international
system.
Mr. Ngai Shiu-kit:- Sir, it appears that there has been little promotion
recently on the "Go Metric" message through the media, I wish to know
what future plans the Government has in mind to sustain the momentum
of the metrication compaign.
Secretary for Trade and Industry:- Sir, the Metrication Committee has
an on-going programme for continuing the publicity for metrication and
the current targets are mainly the retail sector where they are working
in close co-operation with a sub-committee chaired by the Executive
Director of the Consumer Council in furthering its aims.