To make provision for the devolution of timescales, time zones and the subject-matter of the Summer Time Act 1972.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
The Devolution (Time) Bill would transfer responsibility for setting timescales, time zones and daylight-saving rules away from the UK Parliament to the devolved administrations within the United Kingdom. It covers the subject matter of the Summer Time Act 1972 and sets out how these powers would be exercised across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The bill is currently at the third reading stage in the House of Lords, where it originated.
The bill is at its third reading in the House of Lords, having originated there. If it passes this stage, it would move on to the Lords’ further stages and then to consideration by the Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the Bill - took place on 13 December and no amendments were made.
The Bill now goes to the Commons for its consideration on a date to be announced.
The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
