§ 11. Brigadier Raynerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give the date in 1953 when Summer Time will start.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeThe Government have decided not to propose any alteration in the statutory dates for the beginning and end of Summer Time in 1953, which are 19th April and 4th October.
§ Brigadier RaynerIs my right hon. and learned Friend aware that the country will be grateful for that early information?
§ Mrs. MannIn view of the important events which are taking place in 1953, will the right hon. and learned Gentleman say when he expects the summer to start?
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeThe hon. Lady is going far beyond my puny powers.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonWill there be a two-hour advance in Summer Time next year?
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeNo, one.