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Should the clocks have gone back?

12 November 2007

Poll Started: 13 Nov 2007 It’s been a couple of weeks since the clock went back, heralding earlier evening darkness. There’s been much debate on whether we should adopt Central European Time; meaning later winter sunrises, but also an extra hour of daylight in the evening. There’s always lot of talk on the impact on Scotland as it's more northerly, so I’ve split out Scottish MoneySavers to see if geography makes a difference. Which of these is closest to your view?

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Poll Started: 13 Nov 2007

It’s been a couple of weeks since the clock went back, heralding earlier evening darkness. There’s been much debate on whether we should adopt Central European Time; meaning later winter sunrises, but also an extra hour of daylight in the evening. There’s always lot of talk on the impact on Scotland as it's more northerly, so I’ve split out Scottish MoneySavers to see if geography makes a difference.

Which of these is closest to your view?

Results

A. Don't put the clocks back. I'd rather an extra hour in the afternoon. 4,839 votes (76 %)
B. Put the clocks back. I prefer morning light. 1,023 votes (16 %)
C. Don't put them back (I'm Scottish). I'd rather an extra hour in the afternoon. 331 votes (5 %)
D. Put them back (I'm Scottish). I prefer morning light. 200 votes (3 %)

                   6,393 votes received.

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