§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his answer of 20 June 2000,Official Report, column 145W, on public holidays, when he will announce the date of the bank holiday in 2002 to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. [132314]
§ Mr. Alan JohnsonAppropriate consultation is being undertaken with regard to the proposed bank holiday to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. As soon as the consultation is complete and a final decision has been taken, I shall make a formal announcement to the House.