That the Parliament notes the findings of a recent Travelodge survey of more than 100,000 people across the UK, which revealed that 57% of respondents do not believe clocks should change twice a year; acknowledges that one in three people reportedly favour keeping British Summer Time (BST) all year round to enjoy lighter evenings, while one in four prefer permanent Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) for lighter mornings; recognises that the practice of changing clocks in spring and autumn continues to generate public debate about its impact on wellbeing, productivity and energy use; notes that the same survey found that one in five respondents reported getting less than five hours of sleep a night, with many citing stress and anxiety as key factors, and hopes that more research from relevant stakeholders explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of ending the biannual clock change, with a view to adopting a system that best supports public health, safety and overall quality of life.
Supported by:
Kenneth Gibson