HC Deb 29 June 1978 vol 952 c644W
Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for Empoyment on what dates the early May bank holiday will occur in England in 1979 and 1980.

Mr. Harold Walker

My right hon. Friend announced on 28th July last year that the first Monday in May would be designated as the May Day bank holiday in 1979 and subsequent years.—[Vol. 936, c. 454]. The relevant dates are 7th May 1979 and 5th May 1980.