§ Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions Her Majesty's Government have held in the last two years with the British Council of Churches, with a view to establishing a fixed Easter Bank Holiday and a fixed Spring Bank Holiday at Whitsun; what representations have now been received from the World and British Councils of Churches and if he will now take a further initiative.
§ Mr. CallaghanConsultations about a fixed Easter are continuing between the Secretariat on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches and the Roman Catholic Secretariat for Unity; and I understand that it is hoped to arrange a meeting in the near future. I am awaiting the outcome of the consultations.