HC Deb 08 March 1973 vol 852 cc188-9W
Mr. Cormack

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will arrange for May Day to be declared a public holiday.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

Representations have been received from the TUC that there should be additional public holidays on 1st January and 1st May. These representations are under consideration but no decision has yet been reached.