§ 47. Mr. CROFTasked whether the Prime Minister's attention has been called to the fact that the flag is flown on Empire Day throughout the self-governing Dominions; and whether, under these circumstances, the Government will give instructions that this festival shall be kept in a similar fashion in the United Kingdom by flying the flag upon various Government buildings?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI can add nothing to the reply which I gave the hon. Member on this subject on 1st May.
§ Mr. CROFTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the flag is also flown on the King's birthday throughout the whole Empire, and that this festival is regarded as of tremendous importance throughout His Majesty's Dominions?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThis question has been most carefully considered by successive Governments, and they have all come to the same conclusion. I see no reason to alter the practice.
§ Mr. OUTHWAITECan the right hon. Gentleman say what is Empire Day?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt is the 24th of May I think.