§ Q53. Mr. Shersbyasked the Prime Minister if she will take steps to restore the Whitsun bank holiday in place of the present Spring bank holiday.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no plans to do so. The change from the Whitsun bank holiday to a fixed Spring bank holiday was made in the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 following a trial period between 1967 and 1971 and after widespread consultation.