Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 11811
St George's Day: Public Holidays
Tabled: 29 October 2024
Answered: 6 November 2024
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will establish an additional public holiday for St George's Day.
Answer
Justin MaddersThe current pattern of bank and public holidays is well established and accepted. The Government has no plans to change it.While an additional bank holiday may benefit some communities and sectors, the cost to the economy of an additional bank holiday rem...
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