§ 64. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Prime Minister if he is now in a position to state the decision of the Government with regard to proclaiming Saturday, 19th July, a national holiday?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIt is proposed to declare Saturday. 19th July, a Bank Holiday, and the Royal Proclamation will be issued in due course.
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the right hon. Gentleman see that at least there is enough alcohol on that day for everyone to drink the King's health?
§ Sir A. SHIRLEY BENNWill the right hon. Gentleman also consider the desirability of closing the post offices and telegraph offices on that day?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI will ask my right hon. Friend to consider that, but I am afraid that the objections are greater than the advantages.
§ 72. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Prime Minister whether, in the event of Saturday, 19th July, being proclaimed a national holiday, he will make such arrangements as will allow of the provision shops being allowed to remain open an hour longer on the preceding Friday?
Mr. DUDLEY WARD (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household)I have been asked to reply to this question. The suggestion in the question is being considered, and an announcement on the subject will be made very shortly.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKECan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether this extension will be allowed as it is a matter of great importance to a large number of people in this country?