diff --git a/templating/matrix_templates/units.py b/templating/matrix_templates/units.py
index 94ba5775..55ea426f 100644
--- a/templating/matrix_templates/units.py
+++ b/templating/matrix_templates/units.py
@@ -710,8 +710,6 @@ class MatrixUnits(Units):
                 lines = f.readlines()
             prev_line = None
             for line in lines:
-                if line.strip().startswith(".. "):
-                    continue  # comment
                 if prev_line is None:
                     prev_line = line
                     continue