Early Day Motion·EDM 1860

JERSEY REFERENDUM ON DOUBLE DAYLIGHT SAVING HOURS

23 June 200831 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Sir Lindsay Hoyle

SpeakerChorley

Motion Text

That this House calls on the Government to note Jersey's announcement to call a referendum on the consideration of adopting double British summertime; notes that Jersey rightly recognises the health, environmental and economic benefits of lighter evenings; asks the Government to consult with interested parties in light of growing support for the campaign for double daylight hours; and further notes that benefits such as less road traffic accidents, increased children's health, increased opportunity for sporting activity and the advantages for British tourism are all to be recognised.