§ 53. Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Wales on whose instructions orders were given for the immediate erection of two flag poles on all hospitals in certain areas of Wales before 1st April; what was the purpose of the flag poles; why they had to be up by 1st April; what was the total cost of provision and erection; and how many hours overtime pay was incurred to have them erected.
§ Mr. Ifor DaviesMy right hon. Friend asked hospital authorities throughout Wales to fly Welsh flags on 1st April, where this could be done without undue expense, to mark the devolution of responsibility for the Hospital Service in Wales to the Secretary of State for Wales on that day. I am told that about £1,240 including payment for some 166 hours overtime was, in fact, spent by these authorities.
§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many flag poles have been erected at Welsh hospitals in the course of the past two months; and what is the total cost thereof.
§ Mr. George Thomas55 flag poles have been erected at a cost of approximately £1,240.