HC Deb 12 January 1977 vol 923 cc518-9W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for Employment which days will be designated as Bank Holidays at Christmas and New Year in December 1977 and January 1978; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Harold Walker

Under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, Monday 26th December and Tuesday 27th December 1977 will be bank holi-3rd January 1978 will be bank holidays days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Monday 26th December 1977, Monday 2nd January and Tuesday in Scotland. An announcement will be made shortly about the additional day to be designated in Scotland at Christmas and in England, Wales and Northern Ireland at the New Year.