§ 108. Mr. Hurdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give fresh consideration to the advantages of allowing summer time to continue until the third week in October next year, taking into account the views of the general public and also the farming community.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeUnder the Summer Time Acts, 1922 and 1925, the period of summer time ends in the first week in October. Any permanent change in the period would require legislation, but it can be extended in any particular year by an Order in Council made under the Summer Time Act, 1947, which requires the affirmative Resolution of both Houses. In considering whether use should be made of this exceptional procedure for 1954 I shall take into account, among other things, the interests of the farming community and the general public. Perhaps my hon. Friend will give me as soon as possible such information as to the views of the farming community as he has.