HC Deb 06 May 1981 vol 4 cc63-4W
Mr. McTaggart

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether it is his intention that the public holiday announced for 29 July should have the same formal status as annual bank holidays.

Mr. Waddington

The bank holiday on 29 July will have the same status as other bank holidays made by Royal Proclamation, such as the first Monday in May.