Daylight Saving Bill

Debate between Rebecca Harris and Tim Yeo

Friday 3rd December 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Tim Yeo (South Suffolk) (Con)]

I congratulate my hon. Friend on introducing the Bill, of which I am an unqualified and enthusiastic supporter. Does she agree that, in addition to bringing benefits to millions of people throughout the United Kingdom, it is likely to increase Government revenues by hugely boosting the tourist trade?

[Rebecca Harris]

Absolutely, and, as my hon. Friend will know, I have received an enormous number of representations from the tourist trade, which has some quite interesting claims about the measure’s benefits. The Bill might also benefit the retail sector and the leisure sector, including sporting organisations, so its revenue potential is enormous.