§ 70. Mr. Warbeyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the Industrial Welfare Society and other bodies regarding the advantages of transferring the August Bank Holiday to a later date in the year; and what reply he has given.
§ Mr. BarberI have seen two memoranda by the Society. As the hon. Gentleman will be aware, my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade has recently appointed an official committee to consider what action the Government can take to encourage the extension of the summer holiday season. The question of moving the August Bank Holiday to a later date in the year is one of the possibilities which this committee is considering and the views of interested organisations will be welcomed.