HC Deb 31 July 1997 vol 299 cc421-2W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to have St. David's day made a bank holiday in Wales. [11718]

Mr. Ron Davies

The Government have no current plans to change the bank holiday arrangements in the UK. However, I am sympathetic to the sentiment that my hon. Friend expresses and will seek to promote further consideration of this idea within government.