§ 25. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment, whether, as the time spent at work in this country is greater than in most other industrial countries, he will institute an inquiry as to whether increased public holidays would contribute to the health, spirit and efficiency of the people of the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. David HowellNo. I do not consider such an inquiry necessary. Nor would it be likely to produce useful results.
§ 36. Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Employment, whether he will establish a committee to inquire into the subject of public holidays in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. David HowellNo. Public holidays as distinct from Bank Holidays are not a concern of Government but are matters for arrangement between the parties concerned.