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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Airedale (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Earl Ferrers (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 April 1990.


Oral question

Question
If proviso in Section 2(2) of Easter Act 1928 that "regard shall be had to any opinion officially expressed by any Church or other Christian body" continues to inhibit the implementation of that Act, whereby Easter would be celebrated during first half of April in every year - Yes.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
517 c1248-9 
Session
1989-90
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Easter Public holidays
Legislation
Easter Act 1928