HC Deb 09 February 1937 vol 320 c223
72. Mr. Mabane

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the fact that this year Easter occurs within a week of the end of winter; whether he is aware of the difficulties this creates for manufacturers and distributors; and whether he will regard this latest example of the disadvantages of a variable Easter as a sufficient reason for recommending that an appointed day should at once be decided for the Easter Act?

Mr. Lloyd

I understand that Easter falls on 28th March this year. On the question of bringing into operation the Easter Act, 1928, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. Member for the Colchester Division (Mr. Lewis) on 26th November last.

Mr. Mabane

Can my hon. Friend tell the House whether any further progress has been made at Geneva towards securing an international agreement on this topic; has there been any further discussion?

Mr. Lloyd

I think not.

Mr. Mabane

Yes, there has.

Mr. Lloyd

I thought the hon. Member asked whether any further progress had been made.