HC Deb 30 November 1943 vol 395 cc191-2
41. Mr. McKinlay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations have been made by the National Farmers' Union (Scottish Branch) on the question of double summer time; and will he represent to the appropriate Government Department the views of the agricultural community in Scotland?

Mr. Johnston

I recently received a deputation from the National Farmers' Union and Chamber of Agriculture of Scotland at which there took place a full discussion of the disadvantages of double summer time to the various branches of agriculture. The Government appreciate the difficulties, and they will be fully taken into account before next summer.

Mr. Snadden

Is it not now time that more consideration was given to agriculture in this question?

Mr. Johnston

That question is obviously already answered in the answer I have just given.