§ 59. Colonel BURNasked the Prime Minister whether he will take into consideration the advisability of introducing legislation for the purpose of declaring St. George's Day a public holiday?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI fear I do not see my way to adopt the hon. Member's suggestion.
§ Colonel BURNDoes not the right hon. Gentleman agree that it is a very good thing to encourage patriotism, especially at a time like the present?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThis matter has been considered by successive Governments, and they have all decided in the same sense.