BUT government minister was unable to convert imperial measurements to metric despite #10 suggesting system was “generally understood”.
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, art minister was interviewed on Sky News after it was announced that consultations will be initiated to further include imperial measurements in UK after Brexit.
Yesterday, No. 10 insisted that imperial measurements be understood by everyone. in UK despite metric system teach in schools since 1974.
Parkinson, 39, was asked how many ounces in lb. He said 14 ounces but the answer is 16. Then he was asked how many grams of he would get sausages if he ordered a pound, and answered 250gr. Correct answer: 450 gr.
He received final question
