06/01/2011 - Time called on drink measure rules
Beer drinkers will soon be able to order two-thirds of a pint in the pub after the Government announced it would scrap "unnecessary" regulations restricting measures of drinks.
Under current laws, publicans must sell beer in thirds, halves or multiples of half-pints, while wine cannot be sold in measures less than 125ml.
But science minister David Willetts announced the Government was planning to change the law to allow pubs to serve "schooners", which are popular in Australia and contain two-thirds of a pint.
Wine will be available in measures under 75ml, and pubs will also be allowed to serve fortified wine in smaller 50ml and 70ml sizes.
Mr Willetts said: "This is the sort of unnecessary red tape the Government wants to remove. No pub or restaurant should break the law by selling a customer a sample of wine.
"We have listened to consumers and businesses. They have called for fixed quantities to be kept but with greater flexibility, and that is what this change will deliver.
"We are freeing businesses so they can innovate and create new products to meet the demands of their customers."
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