HC Deb 22 December 1919 vol 123 c1031W
Mr. MACQUISTEN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why English bank holidays are to extend from 25th to 27th December, inclusive, while Scotch Bank holidays are only to be Christmas Day; and, if it be too late to assimilate the periods, will he cause the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd January, 1920, to be bank holidays in Scootland?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

December 26th is a recognised Bank holiday in England but not in Scotland. My information is that neither of my hon. Friend's suggestions would suit the convenience of the Scottish trading and banking communities.