A Bill to advance time by one hour throughtout the year to create lighter evenings, for an experimental period; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
17 March 2008
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The Energy Saving (Daylight) Bill would move the clocks forward by one hour for the whole year as an experimental period, effectively creating lighter evenings year‑round. It is intended as a test of the effects of a year-long daylight-saving-style arrangement on daily life and energy use. The Bill originates in the Commons and is currently at the second reading in the Commons.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. After readings in 2007 and 2008, it would need to pass through the Lords and the remaining stages before it could become law.
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