§ 38. Mr. N. Pannellasked the Minister of Works what are the buildings under his control in Liverpool; which of them are supplied with one and two flagpoles, respectively; and which of them flew the Union Jack or St. George's flag, or both, on St. George's Day, 23rd April 1961.
§ The Minister of Works (Lord John Hope)There are in Liverpool, 59 buildings for which I am responsible. Four have a single flagpole and flew the Union Jack on St. George's Day and one has two flagpoles and flew the St. George's flag in addition.
§ Mr. PannellDoes my noble Friend recollect that in reply to my earlier Questions he assured me that all buildings under his control would be supplied with two flagpoles so that they could fly both the Union Jack and the St. George's flag? Is he aware that there was a disgraceful display in Liverpool on 23rd April, and will he see that this matter is remedied in future?
§ Lord John HopeI do not recollect that I gave that undertaking, because I have so many buildings to cater for, but I will certainly check my words and get in touch with my hon. Friend. I might remind my hon. Friend of the details of the Union Jack where St. George's cross may be seen nestling in the shadow of St. Andrew's.