§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to declare a public holiday to commemorate(a)in 2002, the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and (b)in 2003, the 50th anniversary of her coronation; and what dates have been selected. [126653]
§ Mr. Alan JohnsonA bank holiday in 2002 to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, and the date on which such a holiday might be held, is under consideration and will be the subject of appropriate consultations. I have no plans for any additional bank holidays in 2003.