§ Mr. Loveridgeasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will help manufacturing industries in their production planning programmes, especially those concerned in exporting, by ensuring 383W that the Government's decision on the granting of any substitute holiday for New Year's Day 1978 is announced as early as possible in the New Year and, in any event, not later than the end of February.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerIt is the Government's intention to make an announcement as soon as possible, so as to assist industry and commerce in planning future holiday arrangements.