27. Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYasked the Home Secretary whether he has in course of preparation, with a view to introducing into this House, a Daylight Saving Bill; and, if so, has he been apprised of, and is he taking into consideration, the views of representative bodies of the agricultural community in Scotland on the subject?
§ Sir J. BAIRDThe answer to both parts of this question is in the affirmative.
§ Sir J. BAIRDIn his question on the Paper my hon. Friend asked whether representative bodies of the agricultural community in Scotland had been apprised, and I said they had been apprised.
§ Major WHELERCan the hon. Gentleman say whether the representatives of agriculture in England have been apprised?
§ Sir J. BAIRDThat is another question.
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYDoes the hon. Gentleman not think that from May to August would be a suitable time from the point of view of the agricultural community?
§ Sir J. BAIRDI will communicate that view to my right hon. Friend.
28. Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYasked the Home Secretary whether he has in course of preparation, with a view to introducing into this House, a Daylight Saving Bill; and, if so, can he say when the Bill will be introduced?
§ Sir J. BAIRDIt is proposed to introduce legislation on this subject next Session.