§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what instructions were issued to his Department's offices and agencies in respect of flying the European Union flag on 8 May; and if he will make a statement. [31512]
Mr. John M. TaylorNo specific instructions were issued in respect of flying the European flag on 8 May. It is not our general practice to fly the European flag from Government buildings. On appropriate occasions, such as the UK's presidency of the European Community in 1992, it has, however, been flown.