§ Mr. Tileyasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he is aware of the pleasure which was given to all by the flying of flags of the nations 243W of the Commonwealth in Parliament Square recently; and if he will make arrangements for them to be flown continuously in future during the months of July, August and September.
§ Mr. BottomleyI am aware that the flying of these flags has given widespread pleasure. Our normal practice is to fly these flags only on some special Commonwealth occasion such as a meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers. It seems to me that any extended period of display should have a special purpose and I am prepared to consider flying them for a longer period on any such future occasion.