Commons2nd reading

Bank Holiday (Contribution of Polish Citizens) Bill

To establish a bank holiday to celebrate the contribution of Polish citizens to Great Britain since 1940

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

16 October 2008

In Plain English

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The Bill would establish a new bank holiday to recognise the contribution of Polish citizens to Great Britain since 1940. It would set out how this public holiday would be observed and require changes to the holiday calendar, affecting schools, workplaces and public services. The measure originated in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Proposes one new bank holiday in the UK to mark Polish contributions since 1940.
Aims to recognise the role of Polish citizens in Britain’s post-war history.
Would require changes to the official holiday calendar for schools, employers and public services.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons (first reading in 2008).
No details are provided about further stages or passage through the Lords.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. No additional parliamentary stages are listed in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Polish citizens living in Great BritainBritish employers and employees affected by the holidaySchools and educational institutionsPublic sector organisations and servicesThe general public who observe or are affected by the bank holiday

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

4 Jun 2008

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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