HC Deb 29 May 1968 vol 765 c221W
69. Dr. John Dunwoody

asked the President of the Board of Trade what additional steps he intends to take to lengthen the tourist season.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

The experimental changes in the dates of the Whit Monday and August bank holidays up to and including 1970 have been intended to encourage a longer holiday season. The Government are now considering arrangements for later years. I would welcome initiatives by the tourist trades, industry, local authorities and holiday-makers themselves to lengthen the season.