§ 43. Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what plans she has for future New Year's Days so that industry and commerce can plan ahead either to eliminate absenteeism or for factories and offices to be closed on that day.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerNew Year's Day is a Bank Holiday in Scotland and is widely taken as a public holiday in certain areas in the north of England. It is primarily for industry to decide whether in other areas New Year's Day should be a working day or a holiday.