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Written question asked by Lord Pack (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Easter Act 1928

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 24 March (HL15443), which department is responsible for considering commencing the Easter Act 1928; when it last carried out a review; and what the outcome was.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade is responsible for decisions on whether to commence the Easter Act 1928.

The Department keeps this matter under review and – as part of this – considers whether the Christian churches agree on moving Easter to a fixed date.

The Government does not currently have any plans to commence the Easter Act 1928.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16111
Session
2024-26
Related items
Legislation
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities Easter
Legislation
Easter Act 1928
Link
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