Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment he has made of the effect on UK domestic and electricity consumption of putting forward the clocks by one extra hour; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to The 1989 Green Paper 'Summertime: A Consulation Document' (CM 722).

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the effect on UK domestic and electricity consumption of putting forward the clocks by one extra hour; and if he will make a statement. [140132] Mr. Byers: The 1989 Green Paper "Summertime: A Consultation Document" (CM722) concluded that the impact of putting the clocks forward by one extra hour was marginal in terms of energy consumption.

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