§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why the crown has been dropped from the new uniforms supplied to messengers and doorkeepers at Stormont Parliament buildings and other Government offices.
§ Mr. Dunn,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 13th June 1978], gave the following information:
The crown has not been dropped from the new uniforms; it is being removed from the jacket lapels of female messengers and doorkeepers because in this position it would invariably be obscured by the blouse collars. Instead, the insignia is being transferred to the jacket buttons. The new uniforms issued to male messengers and doorkeepers will continue as before to carry the crown on the lapels.
An initial issue of ladies' uniforms did not conform to the new design, and these will be altered.