§ Sir C. NICHOLSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has received representations from the banks asking that Monday, 2nd July should be proclaimed a bank holiday in the United Kingdom in order that the staffs of the banks may be able to carry on their work on that day without interruption; and if the Government is willing to accede to this request?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWYes, Sir. It is proposed that Monday, 2nd July, shall be proclaimed a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, but. as is indicated by the terms of the question, it is not intended that the day shall be observed as a general holiday.