§ Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement about Government policy towards British Summer Time in future years; and what representations he has received about the introduction of Double British Summer Time.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe Government have no plans for amendment of the Summer Time Act 1972. Proposals for the harmonisation of Summer Time dates within the European Economic Community have been under consideration, but no decision has been reached. We receive very few representations for or against the introduction of Double Summer Time under Section 2 of the Act.