HC Deb 23 July 1969 vol 787 c381W
Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will now announce dates for the spring and August bank holidays in 1972; and when he will announce the dates for 1973, 1974, and 1975.

Mr. William Rodgers

In England and Wales the spring bank holiday in 1972 will be on 29th May and the August bank holiday on 28th August. In Scotland the bank holidays will be 1st May and 7th August. The dates of the holidays in future years will be announced later.

Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will publish in table form the dates of Whit Monday and the Spring Bank Holiday, respectively, for 1970, 1971, and 1972.

Mr. William Rodgers

The dates are as follows:

Whit Monday Spring Bank holiday
1970 18th May 25th May
1971 31st May 31st May (3rd May in Scotland)
1972 22nd May 29th May (1st May in Scotland)

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