Pubs will soon be able to offer a two thirds of a pint measure under new government plans.

The proposal for a new imperial glass size comes after pressure from the pub trade to allow more flexibility in serving draught beer and cider – particularly higher strength versions.

However the government has moved to reassure people the measure will not replace the traditional pint.

The plans, to become law “at the first available opportunity”, were unveiled in a government response to the National Measurement Office’s consultation on specified quantities. It also includes proposals to:

• Deregulate wine servings of less than 75ml, allowing for more flexibility at wine sampling and tasting sessions

• Replace the existing specified quantities for fortified wines with smaller sizes of 50ml and 70ml, bringing the law into line with current trade practice

• Bring the sale of brandy into line with other spirits by requiring its sale in specified quantities of 25ml and 35ml

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