32. Mr. V. Adamsasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the public desire to ascertain the earlier date at which summer-time will be introduced, he can now announce the date; and whether, during June and July he will advance the clock two hours instead of one?
§ Sir J. AndersonAs I stated on Tuesday, an announcement as to the date for the introduction of summer-time will be made as soon as possible. As regards the second part of the Question, on the information at present before me, I do not know of any reason for modifying the view which has hitherto been accepted that the inconveniences of a second change in the clock would outweigh any advantages.
Mr. AdamsIs my right hon. Friend aware that we are not living in normal circumstances, and is he further aware that by adopting my second suggestion we could for two months of the year eliminate the black-out from the daily lives of 80 per cent. of our fellow citizens?
§ Sir J. AndersonI think that during the two months in question the sun goes a long way towards doing that. The advantages of summer-time are most marked in the spring and autumn.
Mr. AdamsWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that as early as 11th February the sun will rise as early as it did when we stopped summer-time in November last?
§ Sir J. AndersonNot all over the country.