I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard (Alex Mayer) for securing this debate... Changing the current arrangements would impact all citizens in the UK and Northern Ireland and would require public consultation and assessment of the impact on businesses across all sectors of the economy. The minister acknowledges concerns about clock changes impacting energy systems, noting the staggered peak demands and the role of interconnectors. They mention potential road safety issues due to disrupted sleep patterns causing fatigue, which can increase accident risks. The response also addresses the lack of overwhelming evidence suggesting that seasonal time changes are problematic for the UK, despite adjustments needed in sectors such as transport and software development. Concerns about a time border between Ireland and Northern Ireland if moving to double British summer time are discussed, with potential impacts on transport and business. The minister mentions facilitating lighter evenings for over half the year but highlights risks for northern Scotland where daylight is limited in winter, affecting children's school commutes and increasing road safety hazards. They refer to a review by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills which found challenges in assessing overall impacts across issues like energy consumption and road traffic accidents. The minister concludes that while they listen to arguments on mitigating challenges, especially concerning mental health, the evidence does not overwhelmingly support changes. Mention is made of expanding access to NHS talking therapies and developing a new road safety strategy by Department for Transport colleagues.