HC Deb 29 June 1943 vol 390 c1476W
Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider, with the leaders of Allied Governments, the desirability of authorising a United Nations flag similar to that flown recently in Washington, consisting of four vertical red bars on a white ground or other suitable design?

Mr. Law

His Majesty's Government have noted this experiment with interest. The matter is one, however, which concerns all the United Nations, whose views are unlikely to have been formulated as yet. I doubt, therefore, whether the very complicated discussions in which it would be necessary to engage if my hon. Friend's suggestion were adopted would produce any fruitful result or reveal any consensus of opinion at the present stage. If this or any other design were to obtain a general measure of approval we would certainly be prepared to consider our attitude.