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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to review the use of British Summer Time, and what assessment they have made of the possible impact of maintaining BST throughout the year.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to review the use of British Summer Time, and what assessment they have made of the possible impact of maintaining BST throughout the year.
The Government has no plans to review the use of British Summer Time.
In 2012, the Government published a review of the available evidence concerning the likely effects of moving to Central European Time (also known as Daylight Saving time) in the UK. This is attached, but is also available on the Government website at the following link.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to devolve responsibility for time in order that the Scottish Parliament can select the best clock time for daylight saving during the winter months.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to devolve responsibility for time in order that the Scottish Parliament can select the best clock time for daylight saving during the winter months.
Devolution of time was not included in the Smith Agreement reached between the five parties in Scotland, and this Government has no plans to devolve it.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the 1968–71 experiment of continuous British Summer Time (GMT+1) will be repeated to obtain updated statistics in order to select the best clock time for daylight saving during the winter months.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the 1968–71 experiment of continuous British Summer Time (GMT+1) will be repeated to obtain updated statistics in order to select the best clock time for daylight saving during the winter months.
We will not be repeating the 1968-71 experiment of continuous British Summer Time (GMT+1), as there is no consensus across the whole of the UK for this experiment to take place. There are both negative and positive effects, but until a UK wide consensus is confirmed we have no plans to change the clocks.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total amount of electrical consumption in the United Kingdom during (1) October 2011 when the clocks were on summer time (GMT+1), and (2) November 2011 when the clocks were on winter time (GMT). [HL2771]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total amount of electrical consumption in the United Kingdom during (1) October 2011 when the clocks were on summer time (GMT+1), and (2) November 2011 when the clocks were on winter time (GMT). [HL2771]
Electricity consumption in the United Kingdom during October 2011 was 27.1 TWh compared to 28.1 TWh during November 2011.
Source: ET 5.5: Availability and consumption of electricity, DECC (https:/www.gov.uk/govermnent/publications/electricity-section-5-energy-trends)
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total amount of electrical consumption in the United Kingdom during (1) March 2012 when the clocks were on winter time (GMT), and (2) April 2012 when the clocks were on summer time (GMT+1).[HL2772]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total amount of electrical consumption in the United Kingdom during (1) March 2012 when the clocks were on winter time (GMT), and (2) April 2012 when the clocks were on summer time (GMT+1).[HL2772]
Electricity consumption in the United Kingdom during March 2012 was 28.6 TWh compared to 25.7 TWh during April 2012.
Source: ET 5.5: Availability and consumption of electricity, DECC (https://www.gov.uk/government/ publications/electricity-section-5-energy-trends)
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether the re-introduction of single/double summer time will reduce road deaths; and whether they will publish the road casualty statistics, including date and time, from the 1968-71 daylight saving experiment to inform debate on the matter.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether the re-introduction of single/double summer time will reduce road deaths; and whether they will publish the road casualty statistics, including date and time, from the 1968-71 daylight saving experiment to inform debate on the matter.
My Lords, we estimate that 54 deaths and 185 serious casualties would be avoided annually across Great Britain if single/double summer time were adopted. However, this would have a much wider effect on the economy and society, which must also be taken into account. The Department for Transport does not hold road casualty statistics from before 1979. Officials are investigating whether other organisations hold the statistics. If they can be obtained, I will make them available.
If I heard the noble Earl correctly, it is very encouraging that the Department for Transport now recognises the connection between daylight saving and a reduction in accidents. Indeed, the statistics seem to prove that. Is the noble Earl aware that it is 45 years since 1968 and that 40 transient Transport Ministers have taken on the job since then? The Minister seems to be the first one who has seen this connection. Will he therefore consider having a debate to deal with the full implications of daylight saving and give an undertaking that, whatever happens with Scotland over independence or any concessions given to it, the time in Scotland will remain the same as south of the border?
If I heard the noble Earl correctly, it is very encouraging that the Department for Transport now recognises the connection between daylight saving and a reduction in accidents. Indeed, the statistics seem to prove that. Is the noble Earl aware that it is 45 years since 1968 and that 40 transient Transport Ministers have taken on the job since then? The Minister seems to be the first one who has seen this connection. Will he therefore consider having a debate to deal with the full implications of daylight saving and give an undertaking that, whatever happens with Scotland over independence or any concessions given to it, the time in Scotland will remain the same as south of the border?
My Lords, the department’s admission that there would be casualty savings is not new, but the available savings for each year as we reduce the overall number of casualties are only approximately one-third of the annual reduction in casualties that we expect. I would be delighted to have a debate in your Lordships’ House, but of course that is a matter for the usual channels.
Devolution (Time) Bill (HL). Lords second reading debate agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Devolution (Time) Bill (HL). Lords second reading debate agreed to on question. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Devolution (Time) Bill (HL). Lords presentation and first reading. (HL Bill 34 2010-12).
Devolution (Time) Bill (HL). Lords presentation and first reading. (HL Bill 34 2010-12).
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there was an increase in road casualties involving (a) children, (b) cyclists, and (c) pensioners between 25 October 2009 and 28 March 2010 compared with the six months before the clocks were returned to GMT.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there was an increase in road casualties involving (a) children, (b) cyclists, and (c) pensioners between 25 October 2009 and 28 March 2010 compared with the six months before the clocks were returned to GMT.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have estimated the percentage increase in the national carbon footprint between 25 October 2009 and 28 March 2010 created by the need to increase household, office, street and highway lighting, as a result of the clock change to GMT and the subsequent onset...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have estimated the percentage increase in the national carbon footprint between 25 October 2009 and 28 March 2010 created by the need to increase household, office, street and highway lighting, as a result of the clock change to GMT and the subsequent onset...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made an assessment of any loss of income from the tourist and leisure industries between 25 October 2009 and 28 March 2010 due to the clock change to GMT and the subsequent onset of darker evenings.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made an assessment of any loss of income from the tourist and leisure industries between 25 October 2009 and 28 March 2010 due to the clock change to GMT and the subsequent onset of darker evenings.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of Scottish farmers winter their livestock in a controlled environment, and will not be affected by the nationwide clock change on 31 October or any other date.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of Scottish farmers winter their livestock in a controlled environment, and will not be affected by the nationwide clock change on 31 October or any other date.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they can demonstrate with proven statistics that the current use of Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time produces better conditions in winter for athletes in training and for the reduction of obesity in children than would the lighter afternoons and evenings which would be created...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they can demonstrate with proven statistics that the current use of Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time produces better conditions in winter for athletes in training and for the reduction of obesity in children than would the lighter afternoons and evenings which would be created...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they can demonstrate with proven statistics from the national grid that the current use of Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time during the winter months generates less carbon emissions than would be generated if the country switched to the lighter afternoons and evenings regime of...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they can demonstrate with proven statistics from the national grid that the current use of Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time during the winter months generates less carbon emissions than would be generated if the country switched to the lighter afternoons and evenings regime of...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether there are proven statistics to show that the present use of Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time during the winter months is more beneficial for culture and tourism than the lighter afternoons and evenings that would occur with a switch to single/double summer time.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether there are proven statistics to show that the present use of Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time during the winter months is more beneficial for culture and tourism than the lighter afternoons and evenings that would occur with a switch to single/double summer time.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether there is police evidence showing a reduction in street crime at dusk involving elderly and vulnerable pedestrians during the winter months if the current use of Greenwich mean time and British Summer Time was replaced by lighter afternoons and evenings with single/double summer time.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether there is police evidence showing a reduction in street crime at dusk involving elderly and vulnerable pedestrians during the winter months if the current use of Greenwich mean time and British Summer Time was replaced by lighter afternoons and evenings with single/double summer time.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they can demonstrate with proven statistics that the current use of Greenwich Mean Time +1, which is not synchronised with Central European Time, creates better conditions for the financial services industry combined with trade and travel to Europe than if the nation switched to single double...
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they can demonstrate with proven statistics that the current use of Greenwich Mean Time +1, which is not synchronised with Central European Time, creates better conditions for the financial services industry combined with trade and travel to Europe than if the nation switched to single double...
Lighter Evenings (Experiment) Bill (HL). Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question and committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Lighter Evenings (Experiment) Bill (HL). Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question and committed to a Committee of the Whole House.