§ Mr. BENNETTasked the Home Secretary whether it was with his knowledge or consent that a rebel flag was displayed in a funeral procession through London on Thursday last; and whether it is intended to allow similar emblems of rebellion to be paraded in the streets of the Metropolis in future?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second, the display of a flag is not in itself an offence, but action might have to be taken if it were used as an incitement or encouragement to riot or sedition or any other breach of the law.