HC Deb 02 August 1963 vol 682 cc197-8W
Mr. Thorpe

asked the Lord Privy Seal what directions are given with regard to the flying of the Union Jack on Embassy and Consular buildings and on Her Majesty's Government's information offices in the Republic of South Africa.

Mr. Heath

The standing instruction to Her Majesty's Diplomatic and Consular representatives throughout the world is to fly the distinguishing diplomatic or consular flag, as the case may be, on the premises of their Missions in countries where the flying of national

employed in each of the 13 counties of Wales on the last date of count, and the number in each category and county on a similar date in 1962.

Mr. Hare

The following is the information:

flags by foreign representatives is customary. Flags are flown on the days appointed for the flying of flags on public buildings in the United Kingdom and, at discretion, on any other occasions in accordance with local usage. No special instructions are issued concerning information offices.