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Summer-Time

Volume 359: debated on Thursday 4 April 1940

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asked the Home Secretary whether he will now introduce legislation to enable him to extend summer-time by a further hour?

No, Sir. I am not aware of any demand for this change on the part of those who would be most affected by it.

Is it not worth while reducing black-out accidents to a minimum? Is my right hon. Friend aware that his refusal will, inevitably, mean a number of avoidable road deaths?

I do not think that conclusion can be drawn as regards the summer months.

Is the Home Secretary aware that the miners would be opposed to this?