Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Easter

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will bring into force the provisions of the Easter Act 1928 to fix the date of Easter from 2025.

Answer: The Easter Act 1928 would set the date for Easter to fall between the 9^th and 15^th April each year. The Easter Act 1928 remains on the Statute Book but has not been brought into force. To do so would require an Order in Council, with the approval of both Houses of Parliament. The Act also requires that, before the Order is made, ‘regard shall be had to any opinion officially expressed by any Church or other Christian Body.’ There is no indication that the churches support a move to a fixed date for Easter.

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