HC Deb 24 October 1940 vol 365 c1139
35. Mr. R. J. Taylor

asked the Home Secretary whether it is proposed to prolong Summer Time throughout the winter?

27. Sir Frank Sanderson

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the necessity of limiting hindrance to armament production, he will ensure the maximum use of the shortened daylight by retaining Summer Time during the whole period of the war?

Mr. H. Morrison

It has been decided in the special circumstances now obtaining to extend Summer Time throughout the coming winter, and the necessary steps are being taken to give effect to this decision.