Of course, nobody says that this would be perfect. What we are proposing here, and what I think that those benches over there don't understand, is that we are suggesting a pilot to see how it would impact on education, on agriculture and on all of the sectors. So that's why I don't understand why you oppose this; prove us wrong.

A working week of four days would release more time in people's lives for activities that are more beneficial and would be less damaging environmentally, enriching people's lives in several ways. Studies in France reinforce this, demonstrating that those who work longer hours have more damaging environmental patterns. In reviewing the impact of decreasing working hours to 35 hours there, there are clear trends towards more domestic activities using less carbon, and spending more time amongst their families, with a positive culture change as a result. So, the environmental rewards are significant. We need to trial this idea to weigh up the full impact of the idea. Support our motion, please. Thank you.