§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that some farmers in different parts of the country are refusing to observe the Summer Time Act; that in consequence the labourers in their employment have not the same opportunity as others for cultivating their allotments, and, the school hours being according to the Act, the labourers' wives have to provide meals at one time for the children and another for the husband; and whether he can take any steps to enforce observance of the Act and thus prevent the imposition of these inconveniences?
§ Sir G. CAVENo representations have recently been made to the Home Office on the subject. There are certain farming operations, especially those connected with haymaking and harvest, which are dependent upon the sun, and which plainly cannot be made to accord with Summer Time. If my right hon. Friend can furnish information showing that 57W serious inconvenience is being caused in particular districts, the Board of Agriculture inform me that they, will endeavour to suggest methods by which it can be minimised. I have no power to enforce observance of the Act.