St. David's Day (Hansard, 2 November 2001)

HC Deb 02 November 2001 vol 373 c904W 904W

§ Paul Flynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to assist the declaration of St. David's Day as a public holiday in Wales. [12281]

§ Mr. Paul Murphy
As I told the House on 9 July 2001,Official Report, column 358W, the Assembly's request to declare a bank holiday on St. David's Day raises significant issues for business, industry and the public sector. I am continuing to discuss these matters with the First Minister.