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Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Wednesday, 26 October 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 November 2022. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Summertime: Energy

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to keeping British Summer Time through the winter to reduce energy demand.

Answer

The Government believes 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.

There is insufficient evidence to support changing the current system of clock changes, including for energy usage.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2909
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Energy Summertime
Link
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