§ 76. Major NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether it is intended that the two Bank Holidays which were postponed this year shall be granted at Christmas?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWArrangements have been made for the grant of two special holidays to munition workers at Christmas or the New Year. The question as to the postponed holidays in other trades is receiving consideration, and an announcement will be made shortly.
§ Major NEWMANMay I take it the Christmas holidays will not be granted this year—not before the end of December?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWBefore the end of December is this year. The answer was Christmas or the New Year—I cannot say which.
§ 86. Mr. DILLONasked the Prime Minister whether he can now make a general statement as to the business which it is proposed to take before the House rises; whether it is intended to prorogue or adjourn before Christmas; and when the House may expect to be set free for the Christmas Recess?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI hope to make a general statement early next week.