Clocks could go forward by an hour all year
The Radical says :- The clocks go back and so does Econ 7 time. From 01.30am - 08.30am to 12.30am -07.30am.
This affects Electricity costs as most workers use Econ 7 before leaving for work in the summer but in Winter the Econ 7 is switched off earlier. Therefore in the morning users lose an hour of cheaper electric. I have written to my MP on the subject. I suggest you do too.
Britain's clocks could move forward by an hour all year round as the Government considers backing plans for a controversial daylight saving bill.
The daylight saving bill would put the clocks forward by an hour all year
Ministers are poised to back the plans, which would put the UK in line with Central European Time, for trial period of three years.
The changes would mean lighter winter evenings, which supporters claim would cut road deaths, boost tourism and reduced energy use.
However there are a number of hurdles to pass before the plans become reality.
The Government said today it will only go ahead with the reforms if they win the backing of political leaders across the UK.
Any ''clear opposition'' would mean the plans were dropped, it said.
on would be plunged into darkness for longer in the mornings.
Critics claim that would increase the dangers for many outdoor workers, particularly farmers, as well as parents and their children on the school run.
Ministers will now table amendments to the Daylight Savings Private Members Bill, proposing consultation with each of the devolved administrations.
The Bill calls for a review of the potential costs and benefits of such a change and would need further legislation before any trial was launched.
Business Minister Edward Davey said: "This is an issue which affects everyone across the country so we cannot rush head first into this.
"As the Prime Minister has made clear, we would need consensus from the devolved administrations if any change were to take place.
"It is only right that we at least look at what the potential economic and social benefits of any change might be."
He added: "Lower road deaths, reduced carbon dioxide emissions and improved health have all been argued over the years as possible benefits.
"If there is strong evidence to support this then we should at least see what the possible benefits are."
The Bill will still need the backing of MPs and peers by April next year to go ahead.
The clocks go back this Sunday at 2am when British Summer Time ends.
