§ 55. Mr. HUNTasked whether the right hon. Gentleman's attention has been called to the general observance of Empire Day in this country and in other parts of the Empire; whether His Majesty's Ministers have now obtained information of the reasons for celebrating Empire Day; and whether in future he can say if the Government will recognise it officially?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have nothing to add to the replies which, I gave on this subject on 1st May and 8th May last.
§ Mr. HUNTIs it not a fact that Empire Day is officially recognised in the great Dominions of the Crown and yet is not recognised in this country?
§ The PRIME MINISTEROn the whole it has been the opinion of successive Governments in this country that the most convenient day for these kind of celebrations is the anniversary of the King's birthday.