HC Deb 28 February 1978 vol 945 cc180-1W
49. Mr. Higgins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why the Government have not made the legislative provision to seek to cover arrangements for holidays to be taken in lieu of bank or public holidays when these fall on a Saturday or Sunday, which, it was officially stated on 27th July 1976, would be introduced in due course.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

We intend to amend the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 when the legislative programme permits. The Government already have adequate powers to declare substitute holidays by Royal Proclamation.

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