§ 47. Mr. Harold Walkerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will set up a committee to reconsider the advisability of retaining summer time throughout the year.
§ Mr. George ThomasNo, Sir. My Hat hon. and learned Friend does not consider that a committee would be appropriate for this purpose.
§ Mr. WalkerIs my hon. Friend aware that his right hon. and learned Friend is out of step with 90 per cent. of the population? There is an overwhelming feeling that we should be seeking to bring ourselves into step with the rest of Europe and getting our economy in good shape by making the maximum use of daylight?
§ Mr. ThomasI do not accept the earlier part of my hon. Friend's observation—I think that the percentage is far too high. There are other considerations which we have to bear in mind.