[LEAPSECS] The relation between calendars and leap seconds.

[Clive D.W. Feather]

John Cowan said:

> Clive D.W. Feather scripsit:

> > I don't think that R. v Haddock on the meaning of "general purposes" is

> > settled law in the UK, 

> 

> Doubtless not.  But, if you will, remind us just which piece of jolly

> ligitation that was?  There were so many of them....


Drinking is not a "general" or "normal" purpose, it is a celebration, a
special purpose. Therefore the Summer Time Act does not apply to pub
opening times.

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