Labour's Barry Gardiner soundbite on new Bank holidays

The video discusses the role of holidays in fostering unity and compares the number of public holidays in various G20 countries. It highlights that the country in question has fewer holidays than France, Germany, and Japan, despite Japan being the third-largest economy. The video suggests aligning with the G20 average to improve holiday counts.

Why are holidays considered important according to the video?

• They are a tradition.

• They reduce economic growth.

• They bring people together.

• They increase productivity.

How does the number of holidays in the speaker's country compare to the G20 average?

• It is exactly the average.

• It is above the average.

• It is below the average.

• It is not mentioned.

Which country is mentioned as having fewer holidays than Japan?

• All of the above

• The speaker's country

• Germany

• France

How many public holidays does Japan have each year?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

What is Japan's rank in terms of economic size globally?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth