Daylight Savings
Posted by Nick Harvey, MP for North Devon, at 14:49, Fri 26 November 2010:
Dear fellow local resident,
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Since being re-elected in May, a lot has happened on local, national and international fronts. I was proud to be asked to serve as Minister for the Armed Forces in the Coalition Government, and whilst I have spent some time settling into my new role, I have already been able to visit our troops in Afghanistan.
The Coalition Government has had to take some tough decisions already, but I am confident that the Liberal Democrats are making their mark on policy – the abolition of ID cards, a pupil premium to help those from disadvantaged backgrounds and the raising the level at which people start to pay tax to over £7000 are all ideas lifted from our manifesto.
Next week is the second reading of a Private Members Bill which seeks to extend British Summer Time through the winter in order to save energy across the UK.
The Daylight Saving Bill seems to be gathering support from across the House, as well as from organisations like The AA, Saga and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, all of whom believe that extra hours of daylight will not only cut down on accidents, but also encourage people to do more activities in the evenings during the winter.
I think it will have many benefits for North Devon, not least for our tourism industry. I am keen to hear your views though before the debate takes place.
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Nick Harvey
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Posted by Stephen Wilkinson, 13:04, Sat 27 November 2010: (Is this post abusive?) #
We definitely need the Daylight Saving Bill, it will make life far easier in the winter where at least we'll be able to come home in the light and still have light to do things such as sports, walking etc.
Posted by Terence M Hitchins, 19:53, Sun 28 November 2010: (Is this post abusive?) #
I agree with the daylight saving bill Terry Hitchins
Posted by Terence M Hitchins, 19:53, Sun 28 November 2010: (Is this post abusive?) #
I agree with the daylight saving bill Terry Hitchins
Posted by Deborah Burnside, 08:01, Fri 10 December 2010: (Is this post abusive?) #
I also believe that more daylight in the winter would be a better idea. Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), due to lack of light; therefore this Bill could help those who are suffers. I also believe it could help cut energy bills for households and businesses. It could also help to cut accidents. Dusk is particularly difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and cyclists in dark clothing. It is currently starting to get dark when our young are coming home from school and college. This Bill would address this problem.