Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 November 2001.

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Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question

Whether they will consult other European Countries; both inside and outside the European Union, with a view to securing an agreement that summer time should henceforth start on the third or fourth Sunday in March each year rather than the last Sunday as at present, so as to ensure that summer time always prevails during the Easter holiday period. [HL 1320].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1320; 628 c135WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

EU countries Easter Summertime