DAYLIGHT SAVING.
FAVORED IN COMMONS. By Cable—Presa Association—Copyright. Received May 9, 8.15 p.m. London, May 8. In the House of Commons, Mr. Norman moved the Daylight Saving Bill resolution. He said it was estimated that by advancing the clock an hour the measure would effect an annual saving throughout the country of 2>/ 3 millieas in lighting alone. Mr. Barnes supported the measure, which was one of practical utility aid war economy. In response to Sir F. fl. Banbury's and Lord Hugh Cecil's criticisms, Mr. Herbert Samuel stated that the Government considered the proposal was essentially advantageous for war purposes, ai the coal supply was giving great concern, *nd the , Allies needed. largelyincreased quantities. Mr. Samuel said that if the Daylight Bill resolution was approved he hoped the Bill would be passed this.week, and bo restricted to th« duration of the war. The Bill would not apply to Ireland. The resolution was adopted by 176 votes to &
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Taranaki Daily News, 10 May 1916, Page 5
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