Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Monson (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005.

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Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question

Whether during the United Kingdom's forthcoming presidency of the European Union they will secure agreement from other European states (both within and outside the European Union) to alter the date for the start of Summer Time from the last Sunday in March each year to the third Sunday so that clocks are not put forward on Easter Sunday.

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

671 c477-8 

Session

2004-05

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

EU countries EU law Easter Festivals and special occasions Europe Summertime Standardisation