HC Deb 11 February 1897 vol 46 c186
SIR JOHN LUBBOCK (London University)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether the Government would take into consideration the desirability of establishing a National holiday in commemoration of Her Majesty's long and auspicious reign?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I believe that in 1887, the year of the Jubilee, there was a Bank Holiday provided under the existing statute, and we should propose to follow the precedent then set, in the present year. [Cheers.]

SIR JOHN LUBBOCK

I should like to ask the right hon. Gentleman if the Government will not consider whether they should continue that holiday in the future and make, it, a permanent, holiday. [Cries of "No!"]

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

That opens a very difficult and much larger question. I hardly think that would be desirable. [" Hear, hear."]