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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 15 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 49 members in total.

BANK HOLIDAYS AND ST GEORGE'S DAY

That this House acknowledges that a Bank Holiday on St George's Day would be a great opportunity for all English people regardless of colour or religion to recognise what binds them together instead of concentrating on differences; realises that there is growing demand in England for a day of national celebration; notes that Northern Ireland has had a Bank Holiday on St Patrick's Day since 1903, the Scottish Parliament has introduced a voluntary Bank Holiday on St Andrew's Day and the Welsh Assembly agrees that St David's Day should be a holiday; further notes that organisations such as the St George Unofficial Bank Holiday saw a 300 per cent. increase in the number of St George events during 2009; points out that there is a danger that England could be left behind without an opportunity to celebrate its rich culture and heritage; and supports a Bank Holiday being held in England on 23 April or the nearest Friday to that date.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 6 amendments.

1083A1
after `Day', insert `in England and St Piran's Day in Cornwall.'.
1083A2
after `English', insert `and Cornish'.
1083A3
after `England', insert `and Cornwall'.
1083A4
after `that', insert `St Piran's Day on 5 March is an event which is increasingly enjoyed and celebrated and that'.
1083A5
at end add `and similarly in Cornwall on or around 5 March.'.
1083A6
at end add `and further supports a bank holiday in Wessex on 26 October, or the nearest Friday to that date, being the anniversary of the death of King Alfred.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1083 
1083A1 
1083A2 
1083A3 
1083A4 
1083A5 
1083A6 
Session
2009-10
Other sponsors
Jim Dobbin
Bob Spink
Lindsay Hoyle
Andrew Pelling
Bob Russell
Subjects
Employment
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk