British Standard Time

HC Deb 11 June 1969 vol 784 cc257-8W

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what study he has made of the Analysis of Survey of British Standard Time carried out by Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

This survey forms part of the wider survey carried out by the Council of Scottish Chambers of Commerce. The Government are taking account of it in their assessment of the effects of British Standard Time during the past winter. I hope that it will be possible before long to announce the result.

Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will complete his consideration of the representations made to him by the National Farmers' Union of Scotland about British Standard Time.

Mr. Ross

The representations by the National Farmers' Union of Scotland are being taken fully into account in our interim assessment of the general effects of the British Standard Time experiment. An announcement on the result of the assessment will be made as soon as possible.