§ 35. Mr. G. TERRELLasked the Minister of Munitions if he can now make an announcement as to what extra holidays it is proposed to grant to the men employed in controlled establishments next August?
§ Dr. ADDISONAs my hon. Friend is aware, the Whitsun Bank Holiday has been postponed to 8th August. As regards special local holidays, it is the intention of the Government that, subject to the military exigencies of the moment, the full holiday which would otherwise have been given in June and July shall be given in each district on the date fixed locally for taking the postponed holiday.
§ Mr. TERRELLCan the right hon. Gentleman make an announcement in the different localities as to when these holidays will be given? Is he not aware that it is very inconvenient to have the matter held up until the last moment?
§ Dr. ADDISONWe are not holding it up at all. We are deliberately advising the employers and the men's representatives in each district to meet and make the arrangements most suitable to their own district. It would be very undesirable to lay it down from headquarters.