HC Deb 29 November 1956 vol 561 cc66-7W
66. Mr. Mulley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations he had with representatives of industry and agriculture before determining the date for the ending of Summer Time this year; whether he will consider extending the period in another year until the first Sunday in November to enable greater use to be made of the favourable autumn weather usually experienced; and if, as a special case in the present circumstances of fuel shortage, he will consider the reintroduction of double summer time as a measure to assist in fuel economy as operated during the last war.

Major Lloyd-George

The period of Summer Time in 1956 was determined by the automatic operation of the Summer Time Acts, 1922 and 1925, and consultation with representatives of industry and agriculture was, therefore, not needed. I have looked into the possibility of permanently extending the period, but have decided that the introduction by the Government of legislation for this purpose would not be justified. I have taken note of the suggestion contained in the third part of the Question.

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