PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE UK

Early day motion 1420, tabled 3 May 2007 by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 37 members.

That this House notes the increased level of debate about Britishness, national identity and community cohesion; further notes that St Andrew's Day is now a public holiday in Scotland and St Patrick's Day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland; and believes that St George's Day and St David's Day should also be public holidays for England and Wales respectively, and that one day a year should be set aside to celebrate the huge benefit of the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 6, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1.