HC Deb 07 December 1976 vol 922 cc119-20W
Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what guidance will be given for celebrating Commonwealth Day on 14th March 1977 in connection with the Silver Jubilee.

Mr. Luard

The new date for Commonwealth Day was chosen by agreement between all Commonwealth Governments to enable celebrations to take place on a uniform date in all the countries concerned.

We are sure that the special significance of Commonwealth Day in 1977, the year of the Silver Jubilee, will be recognised.