Energy Saving (Daylight) Bill

Be that as it may. The advantages in quality of life terms are not confined to young people. Let me quote from a statement from Age Concern England:"““It has been Age Concern England’s policy to support the proposal of changing the clocks so that there are lighter evenings for many years. Firstly because the data shows it would be safer and reduce road accidents, and secondly because we know that many older people will not go out once it is dark. Having lighter evenings would mean that older people could spend more time out of their homes if they choose to do so.””" Healthier lives with more social and recreational opportunities bring substantial benefits to the whole community. That is what this Bill would achieve. Professor Mayer Hillman has been a distinguished advocate of this cause for many years and he says:"““It is now unarguable that the advantages of SDST””" single/double summer time—"““far outweigh the disadvantages. It would bring about a significant improvement to the overall quality of life for the great ""majority of the population. A further hour of evening daylight—with its share of sunlight—would be enjoyed for an additional eleven months of the year whereas an extra hour of morning darkness would only have to be endured during the winter months.””"