§ 36. Mr. R. C. Morrisonasked the Home Secretary whether he is now able to announce his decision with regard to extending the period of summer time?
§ 38. Sir P. Harrisasked the Home Secretary whether he has come to any decision as to the extension of summer time; and whether he will bear in mind the great advantage to shopkeepers and their staffs whose windows will have to be darkened, and to the general public, if they have the advantage of some extra daylight?
40. Mr. VyVyan Adamsasked the Home Secretary whether he has now reached a decision respecting the extension of summer time?
§ Sir J. AndersonI am not yet in a position to announce a decision. If summer time is to be prolonged beyond 8th October, the question what should be the terminal date requires careful consideration, and inquiry into that question is still proceeding. I hope to be able to make an announcement shortly.
Mr. V. AdamsWill my right hon. Friend, in making up his mind, bear in mind the important psychological value that springs from artificially extending daylight at the present time?
§ Sir J. AndersonThat is the kind of ground for considering the question.
§ Sir P. HarrisBefore the right hon. Gentleman comes to any conclusion will he consult trade organisations, particularly the retail trade and business people in the cities, as to the advantage of this very desirable change?
§ Sir J. AndersonThere are many interests and many points of view that have to be considered, and consultations are proceeding as rapidly as possible.
§ Mr. R. C. MorrisonDoes the right hon. Gentleman expect to come to a decision next week?
§ Sir J. AndersonI said shortly, and I prefer not to add to that.