§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what plans he has to move to central European time;
(2) what estimate he has made of the effect of a move to central European time on the young, the elderly, outdoor leisure pursuits and the business community.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe effects of a move to central European time were discussed in the Green Paper "Summer Time: A Consultation Document" Cm722, to which I refer my hon. Friend. The responses to the Green Paper revealed considerable differences of opinion within the United Kingdom about the options for future summer time arrangements. Policy on those arrangements therefore remains under consideration.
§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list those EC member states which are not on central European time.
§ Mrs. RumboldGreece, Portugal, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.