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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Marsha Singh (Labour), on Monday, 16 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 34 members in total.


ST GEORGE'S DAY

That this House calls on the Government to make St George's Day a public holiday.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1092A1
leave out from `Government' to end and insert `not to make St George's Day a public holiday until the potentially greater benefit to the UK tourist industry of an autumn public holiday, possibly around Trafalgar Day, has been fully assessed.'.
1092A2
at end add `; but notes that the dragon had devoured a number of working-class young women and it was only when a princess was threatened that George thought it worthwhile taking action.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1092 
1092A1 
1092A2 
Session
2008-09
Other sponsors
Jim Dobbin
Bob Spink
Lindsay Hoyle
Gregory Campbell
Bob Russell
Subjects
Leisure
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk