§ 21. Mr. TrimbleTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will introduce legislation to clarify the law with respect to the display of portraits of Her Majesty or members of the royal family.
§ Mr. NeedhamThere are no plans to introduce such legislation; in the context of the work place the position is already adequately covered in the code of practice on fair employment.
Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why he instructed the removal of a portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II from Her Majesty's prison, The Maze; and if he will make a statement on the display of such portraits in Northern Ireland.
§ Dr. MawhinneyIt is the policy of the prison service that official portraits of Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip are displayed in specified areas. There is no provision for the diplay of portraits or emblems in areas used by visitors to prison establishments or other areas accessible by the public.