§ 33. Mr. WILLIAM SHAWasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that experience of its working makes the farmers increasingly dissatisfied with the Daylight Saving Act; and, if the Act cannot be abolished, will he consider curtailing its operation so that it shall only be in force from May to August?
Sir J. BAIROI am aware that there is some dissatisfaction among agriculturists regarding this measure. The question of the effect of the system on agriculture has been repeatedly considered, and the Government have not seen their way to shorten the period as suggested; but the whole subject will come under the consideration of Parliament when the Government introduce their Bill to make the system permanent.
§ Captain ELLIOTWill the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that before any further extension of the Daylight Saving Act is made representatives of the agricultural industry will be consulted?
Sir J. BAIRDThe Daylight Saving Act has been extended by the Emergency Laws Continuation Bill for a year after the Peace. Before any further extension is made, of course the House will have to be consulted.
§ Captain ELLIOTI was referring rather to extensions, such as that made on the occasion of the miners' strike.