The British Weights and Measures Association has reported that, following the result of the EU referendum, shops are regularly getting in touch to see if they can start selling food products in pounds and ounces again. Following Brexit, would you like to see a return to imperial measurements for produce?

The British Weights and Measures Association has reported that, following the result of the EU referendum, shops are regularly getting in touch to see if they can start selling food products in pounds and ounces again. Following Brexit, would you like to see a return to imperial measurements for produce? Published on 30 August 2016 → Survey conducted on 30 August 2016 on 5191 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Yes, I would like to see produce sold in imperial measurements (pounds and ounces)

45%

No, I would prefer to see produce continue to be sold in metric measurements (kilograms and grams)

39%

Don't know

16%

Yes, I would like to see produce sold in imperial measurements (pounds and ounces)

45%

No, I would prefer to see produce continue to be sold in metric measurements (kilograms and grams)

39%

Don't know

16%

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