HC Deb 29 March 1955 vol 539 cc176-7
11 and 12. Brigadier Rayner

asked the Minister of Works (1) if he will arrange for the flag of St. George to be flown on all Government buildings in London on St. George's Day, 23rd April;

(2) if he will arrange for the flag of St. George to be flown on all Government buildings in Scotland and Wales on St. George's Day, 23rd April.

Mr. Birch

No. Sir. St. George's Day is not appointed for flying flags on Government buildings.

Brigadier Rayner

Should we not take a little more pride in that flag which led all our arms to victory up to the time of the Armada, and should not St. George's Day give the Scots a chance of paying graceful homage to the senior partner in the Union, from whom they have reaped so many blessings? Indeed, should not the Welsh, too, pay tribute to the Mother Country under whose wing they have sheltered so effectively?

Mr. Birch

My hon. and gallant Friend is full of admirable ideas, but the Union has been in existence for some time, and it is generally a mistake to incite a civil war if it can be avoided.

Mr. Woodburn

Is this Question an indication that there are some more dragons appearing in some parts of the House?