HC Deb 24 July 1951 vol 491 c45W
117. Surgeon Lieut.-Commander Bennett

asked the Minister of Works how soon the new metal flag-pole on the Victoria Tower of the Palace of Westminster will be in service for the flying of its flag.

Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Works now that the Victoria Tower repairs to the flag pole are finished, when the Union Jack will again be flown.

Mr. G. Brown

Repairs to the flagpole on the Victoria Tower will not be completed until some time in September. It will be possible to resume flag flying as soon as the work is finished.