asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware that the British Government have announced their intention to extend the operation of Summer Time by several weeks in 1961; and if it is intended to extend it similarly in this country.

The question of the period of Summer Time to be adopted here in 1961 is under consideration, and I hope to be in a position to make an announcement on the matter very shortly.

Would the Minister for Justice ever consider making summertime apply all the year round? Would there not be a great deal to be said for it?

It would be lovely to have summer all the year round.

That is a matter that would require very serious consideration.

Which I am sure the Minister for Justice is fully capable of providing.