Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if no flag was flown at half-mast, or at all, on the Admiralty on the occasion of the funeral of Admiral Lord Fisher; and, if so, can he give any explanation of this failure to do tribute to one who had rendered distinguished service to the Admiralty and the Navy?
§ Mr. LONGMy hon. Friend, I am sure unintentionally, but nevertheless very seriously, misrepresents the Admiralty. The proper flag of the Board of Admiralty is flown on the main Admiralty building day and night continuously, and is never hauled down or half-masted. The White Ensign was flown at half-mast during the ceremonies of the funeral of the late Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher of Kilverstone from the flagstaff erected on the top of the Admiralty Arch for use on ceremonial occasions.