New tourism strategy may signal longer days ahead
The government’s long-awaited tourism strategy will be unveiled, finally, by tourism minister John Penrose on Friday.
Although details are being kept under wraps until the end of the week, it is believed it will contain a recommendation to push the clocks forward an extra hour in the summer to put Britain on the same time as continental Europe.
Prime Minister David Cameron, who instigated the tourism strategy, is believed to support the move, which could boost the UK economy by £3bn from increased tourism and leisure activities.
An hour’s extra daylight in the evenings would also cut energy consumption, say supporters, however the move is being resisted in some parts of the UK, including Scotland where farmers are concerned it would affect their working patterns and parents fear darker mornings will endanger school children.
By Linsey McNeill
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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