Meon Valley MP supports Bill to put the clocks forward

Moving the clocks forward one hour to continental time has been backed by Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery.

He is to support a Private Member's Bill by his Conservative colleague Rebecca Harris later this month which proposes a study of the impact of the change.

"Research clearly shows that moving a hour forward to lighter evenings will save lives on the road and cut emissions as less energy is used for lighting," explained George.
"The change would also help businesses trading in Europe by aligning times.

"I know there is opposition in Scotland and Northern Ireland where the winter would be longer, but figures from the Department of Transport show lives will be saved there too.

"While it's not certain this will become law, it certainly makes sense to me and I hope the Government will continue to give its backing."