9. Mrs. SHAWasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will consider having the flag-pole on the Scottish Office removed from its present position to a more prominent place above the main entrance to the Scottish Office in Whitehall?
§ Sir G. COLLINSAfter consultation with the First Commissioner of Works, I do not think that it would be desirable to alter the position of the flag-staff. Dover House consists of a high building facing the Horse Guards Parade and a low building facing Whitehall. The flagstaff is in the centre of the roof of the former building and this is the most prominent position, particularly when viewed from the West.
Mrs. SHAWWill not my right hon. Friend again consider this matter, so that the appearance of Whitehall may be enhanced by the flag of St. Andrew flying from a horizontal pole?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI will consider that matter.