§ 78. Mr. Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that 87 per cent. of the Scottish public are opposed to British Standard Time; and if he will therefore now move to repeal the Act.
§ Mr. RossI am aware of the information which has appeared in the Press about public opinion polls on this subject but I think it is too early yet to come to a final conclusion.
§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received in the last month from organisations and from individuals, respectively, against the introduction of British Standard Time; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received regarding the working of British Standard Time; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossSince 27th October I have received representations from three Town Councils and seven individuals. All these representations have been, or are being, acknowledged but no other reply has been sent except where information was specifically requested.
I have nothing to add to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 5th December to the hon. Member for Hamilton (Mrs. Ewing).—[Vol. 774, c. 549–50.]