§ 12. Mr. ORMSBY-GOREasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, why the latter refused to allow a Welsh flag to be flown on Carnarvon Castle on St. David's Day when requested by the Carnarvon Town Council; whether the matter was referred to the Chancellor of the Exchequer as constable of the castle; whether the reason for refusal was because the Carnarvon Town Council and the Chancellor of the Exchequer wanted to fly a flag which is not the standard of Wales; and whether in future a correct Welsh standard will be kept at all Welsh castles, maintained by the Office of Works, to be flown upon St. David's Day and the anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon?
§ Mr. W. BENNA request was made in February, 1913, by the town clerk of Carnarvon to fly the Welsh Dragon on Carnarvon Castle on St. David's Day. The First Commissioner does not think that the Dragon is the national flag of Wales. On these grounds he felt some hesitation in granting permission. The Chancellor 1561 of the Exchequer was abroad at the time of application and could not be consulted. The First Commissioner is taking the opinion of the Heralds College as to whether there is a Welsh national flag, and, if so, what is the correct heraldic design.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREIf the hon Gentleman looks above Mr. Speaker's Chair, he will see a shield of the correct standard for Wales.