Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Rogan (Crossbench). It was answered on Monday, 7 November 2005.
British Summer Time
- Question
- My Lords, I live in Northern Ireland and do business there. Does the Minister agree that it is a disincentive to UK trade for our exporters to be potentially out of communication with customers in mainland Europe for two, and possibly four, hours in the business day? We have to commence and finish business one hour before our European competitors.
- Answer
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My Lords, this issue works both ways. If we bring our time more in line with central European time, then we will be out of phase with countries in the west such as Portugal and Ireland.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 675 c389
- Session
- 2005-06
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- Supplementary
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- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Summertime
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