Written question asked by Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2023 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Summertime

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to end the use of daylight saving time.

Answer

The Government has no plans to change the daylight saving arrangements. The Government believes that the current daylight saving arrangements represent the optimal use of the available daylight across the UK.

While there is the potential for some benefits from a change in the current arrangements, there is also a real risk of negative impacts. A change to permanent summertime or double summertime may also have significant impacts on certain sectors and businesses.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 3534
Session: 2023-24
Subjects: Summertime
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Summertime

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