§ Q5. Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Prime Minister if she will reconsider the date of the early May holiday for future years.
§ The Prime MinisterI understand my hon. Friend's reservations about the May bank holiday, but we have concluded that we should continue with the present arrangements since there are difficulties in each of the alternatives which has been suggested.
§ Q18. Mr. Bestasked the Prime Minister if she will introduce legislation to designate the early May bank holiday as " Great Britain Day ".
§ The Prime MinisterI have no plans to do so.