§ Sir E. Makinsasked the Minister of Health whether the Union jack may be used as a pall at funerals of Civil Defence Volunteers as in the case of military funerals?
Mr. M. MacDonaldYes, Sir. In the view of His Majesty's Government this use of the flag would be appropriate and1460W would be a fitting tribute to those whose death is due to enemy action, whether or not they are Civil Defence Volunteers.