HC Deb 19 November 1963 vol 684 c76W
56. Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, having regard to the religious, social, economic and other advantages to be derived from a fixed date for Easter, as recommended by the Vatican, and not opposed by the Anglican and Scottish churches, whether he will set up a committee to inquire further into the matter.

Mr. Brooke

Easter is a world wide Christian festival, and I think that any alteration in its date needs to be preceded by agreement among the Churches. I do not therefore consider that it would be for me to set up a Committee.