DAYLIGHT-SAVING BILL
LONDON, May 8. In the House of Commons Sir H. Norman moved a daylight saving resolution. He estimated that advancing the clock an hour would effect an annual saving throughout the country of £2,500,000 in lighting alone. Mr Barnes supported the measure, which, he said, was of practical utility, and would effect economy in the war. In response to the criticisms of Sir F. G. Banbury and Lord Hugh Cecil, Mr Herbert Samuel stated that the Government considered that the proposal was essentially advantageous for war purposes, as the coal supply was giving great concern, and the Allies needed largely increased quantities. Mr Samuel said that if the daylight saving resolution were approved he hoped the Bill would be passed this week, and be restricted to the duration of the war. It would not apply to. Ireland. The resolution was adopted by 170 votes to two.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3244, 17 May 1916, Page 18
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