HC Deb 06 April 1936 vol 310 cc2423-4
79. Mr. MABANE.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any progress has yet been made towards fixing a date as provided in 18 and 19 Geo. V., c. 35, Section 2 (2)?

Mr. LLOYD

I am not in a position to add anything to the reply given to my hon. Friend on 20th December, 1934.

Mr. MABANE

Is the Minister aware of the very powerful feeling that exists in the business community that the introduction of a fixed Easter would be of great benefit, and can he therefore assure the House that some attempt will be made to overcome the particular difficulties which have stood in the way of His Majesty's Government in the past?

Mr. LLOYD

One difficulty has been that there is no unanimity among the nations, or among the Christian communities, on the subject.

Mr. MICHAEL BEAUMONT

Will this matter be referred to the Committee of Thirteen?