HC Deb 17 January 1980 vol 976 cc825-6W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will bring England and Wales into line with Scotland by declaring Friday 2 January 1981 a public holiday.

Mr. Jim Lester

[pursuant to his reply14 January 1980]: No, The total number of bank holidays taken in England and Wales is the same as that in Scotland, though some are taken on different days.