2.58
A target programme was compiled envisaging a three-phased approach to metrication, viz.
Acquisition of Data and Equipment Training
Implementation
2.59
The overall programme envisaged a time factor of some three years. It was conceded that in certain Offices, particularly Crown Lands and Survey Office and Electrical and Mechanical Office, although the period of greatest activity would fall within the three-year period, implementation would nevertheless be required to extend in diminishing form for several years beyond.
2.60
The year 1972/73 saw the initiation of the programme, particularly in respect of Stage I.
2.61
The period 1973/74 saw further and more intensive development and in Stage I an expenditure of $344,000.00 was committed by way of procurement of metric equipment, machines, drawing implements, scales, aids, and conversion tables, including the printing of induction course notes, displays, and metric instruction. In Stage II, a general induction course was carried out at professional and technician level throughout the staff of Public Works Department, and selective courses were given within the Structural and Civil Engineering and the Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. Stage III was initiated within certain Offices who commenced design procedures using S.I. units and design criteria. All Offices reported generally that they are maintaining their respective programmes, although inevitably some departments will fail to meet their programme in detail whilst others may be ahead.
2.62
During the latter part of 1973, the Unit became a leading presence in the preparation of the draft Enabling Legislation which will allow non-metric units to be replaced by metric units (S.I.) in the Colony's legislation and will enable H.E. the Governor to place before the Legislative Council such other legislation as may from time to time become necessary to make metrication effective.
2.63
The Unit has largely influenced the Colonial Secretariat in the preparation, for presentation to the Legislative Council, of submissions which, if accepted, will establish a body, equivalent to the Metrication Board in the United Kingdom, which will be responsible for the induction of metric working throughout Government and the various segments of the private sector.
2.64
In conclusion, it can be summarised that 1973/74 was a year of sustained preparation for the implementation of metrication. It is noted, however, that of an allocation of funds amounting to $811,000.00, an expenditure of only $344,000.00 was recorded. This would indicate a failure on the part of some Offices to proceed with the procurement of equipment necessary for implementation. Offices have been made aware that they must proceed to place orders for all items necessary for smooth implementation, which should commence its period of greatest activity by the middle of 1974.
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2.58
A target programme was compiled envisaging a three-phased approach to metrication, viz.
Acquisition of Data and Equipment Training
Implementation
2.59
The overall programme envisaged a time factor of some three years It was conceded that in for an almost complete change-over to metrication. certain Offices, particularly Crown Lands and Survey Office and Electrical and Mechanical Office, although the period of greatest activity would fall within the three year period, implementation would nevertheless be required to extend in diminishing form for several years beyond.
2.60
The year 1972/73 saw the initiation of the programme, particularly in respect of Stage I.
2.61
The period 1973/74 saw further and more intensive development and in Stage I an expenditure of $344,000.00 was committed by way of procurement of metric equipment, machines, drawing implements, scales, aids and conversion tables, including the printing of induction course notes, displays and metric instruction. In Stage II a general induction course was carried out at professional and technician level throughout the staff of Public Works Depart- ment and selective courses were given within the Structural and Civil Engineer- ing and the Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. Stage III was initiated within certain Offices who commenced design procedures using S.I. units and design criteria. All Offices reported generally that they are maintaining their respective programmes although inevitably some departments will fail to meet their programme in detail whilst others may be ahead.
2.62
During the latter part of 1973 the Unit became a leading presence in the preparation of the draft Enabling Legislation which will allow non-metric units to be replaced by metric units (S.I.) in the Colony's legislation and will enable H.E. the Governor to place before the Legislative Council such other legislation as may from time to time become necessary to make metrication effective.
2.63 The Unit has largely influenced the Colonial Secretariat in the preparation, for presentation to the Legislative Council, of submissions which if accepted will establish a body, equivalent to the Metrication Board in the United Kingdom, which will be responsible for the induction of metric working throughout Government and the various segments of the private sector.
2.64 In conclusion it can be summarised that 1973/74 was a year of
It is noted, sustained preparation for the implementation of metrication. however, that of an allocation of funds amounting to $811,000.00 an expenditure of only $344,000.00 was recorded. This would indicate a failure on the part of some Offices to proceed with the procurement of equipment necessary for implementation. Offices have been made aware that they must proceed to place orders for all items necessary for smooth implementation, which should commence its period of greatest activity by the middle of 1974.
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