UK to introduce legislation to offer smaller servings of alcohol

LONDON - Britain is calling time on more than 300 years ofhistory, by relaxing rules on pub glass sizes.

Pubs will soon be able to serve a smaller beer, holding about 400milliliters - a measure popular in some parts of Australia where itis known as a schooner.

Science Minister David Willetts said Tuesday that centuries oldrules governing the sale of alcohol are being relaxed in response tohealth concerns and following demands from businesses to sell sizesbetter suited to modern waistlines and wallets.

The British pint - a 568 milliliter pour - has been the standardsize for beer or cider since it was introduced in 1698. Bars arecurrently permitted …