§ 8. Sir WILLIAM DAVISONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that the British flag is only flown over the British Embassy in Paris and other Embassies on a comparatively small number of fixed occasions; and whether he will give directions for the British flag to be flown daily on British Embassies abroad, as this would be both a convenience and a satisfaction to British nationals either residing in or visiting foreign capitals?
Mr. A. HENDERSONThe daily flying of flags at His Majesty's Embassies and Legations abroad throughout the year is open to the objections that it would be contrary to international custom and would leave no means of marking the British or foreign anniversaries on which the flag is at present flown.
§ Sir W. DAVISONDoes not the right hon. Gentleman recognise that it would be convenient to British subjects who are visiting foreign capitals to know where the British Embassy is, and that there is difficulty in finding it if the British flag is not flown? Is there any reason why it should not be flown?
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs it not a fact that the Royal Arms are always shown on diplomatic buildings and Consulates?