HC Deb 22 February 1917 vol 90 cc1457-8
59. Mr. EVELYN CECIL

asked the Home Secretary whether he has yet received the Report of the Committee appointed to consider the reintroduction of so-called summer time for Greenwich time during the summer months; and whether he can state what decision has been arrived at by His Majesty's Government?

64. Captain BARNETT

asked whether it is proposed to bring the Summer Time Act into operation at Easter or at some earlier, and what date; and, if so, whether the Shops (Earlier Closing) Order can be allowed to lapse on that date instead of on 30th April as at present arranged?

Sir G. CAVE

I am informed that the Committee have settled their Report, which will reach me to-day. I hope to be able to announce the decision of the Government very shortly—possibly in the course of next week; but in the meantime I may say that the Committee unanimously recommend the reintroduction of summer time.

Captain BARNETT

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer the last part of my question about the Shop Hours Closing Order?

Sir G. CAVE

I am considering that question.