HC Deb 15 June 1936 vol 313 cc641-2W
Mr. T. MORRIS

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that manufacturers of flags and bunting in this country desire to prevent foreign-made decorations being used on the occasion of the Coronation next year; and whether, in view both of the desirability of British-made flags being used and of the fact that British manufacturers are capable of satisfying any demand, he proposes to take steps to ensure that no foreign goods of this nature shall be used by local or other authorities?

Sir K. WOOD

I agree with the view that it is desirable that British-made flags should be used, and I hope that this view will be generally accepted. I am not empowered to give a direction in this matter to local authorities, but my predecessors have urged them to make use of goods and materials of home production and, where that is not practicable, to give preference to goods and materials of Empire origin, and I will remind local authorities of this in any circular which I may issue in connection with the celebration of the Coronation.