Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the Prime Minister whether it is intended to close the Government workshops, dockyards, and other works under the control of Government departments in order to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty the King in June next; and, if so, whether it is the intention of the Government to grant holidays to all the permanent and temporary workpeople without loss of pay?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe day appointed for His Majesty's Coronation will be made a bank holiday throughout the United Kingdom. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWill the right hon. Gentleman see that proper notice is given to the dockyards?
§ The PRIME MINISTERCertainly.