An hour more to enjoy Newton Abbot?

The Lighter Later campaign – which wants to shift clocks forward by an hour all year round - was launched last week.

Supporters argue that such a move could boost tourism allowing people more time to pursue sporting and leisure activities. 

The South West could benefit to the tune of an extra £100 million each year according to some experts. 

A 15,000 strong petition was handed to David Cameron calling for the government to introduce a three-year trial of the proposal.

Dr Elizabeth Garnsey of Cambridge University aided the campaign by stating the environmental benefits of “Double Summer Time”

“The carbon savings associated with this clock change are significant, equivalent to the carbon footprint of the production of 1,800 plastic bags for every home in Britain every year, or taking around 200,000 cars off the road.”

Tourism minister John Penrose said the government “will consider very carefully” the idea of a trial period.

Pushes for such a move have been tried before. In the 1960s Scottish farmers scuppered a pilot scheme of permanent British Summer Time because of dark mornings. Concerns over road safety were also raised north of the border for children walking to school in the dark.

What do you think? Would you mind darker mornings if it meant light evenings? Do you think tourism and business in the area would really be boosted? Let us know.