HC Deb 23 March 1979 vol 964 cc789-90W
Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether, in accordance with the recommendations of the Standing Advisory Commission on Human Rights, he will repeal the Flags and Emblems Act (Northern Ireland).

Mr. Mason

I have at present no plans to repeal the Flags and Emblems Display Act (Northern Ireland) 1954, although I will continue to keep the recommendation of the Standing Advisory Commission on Human Rights under review.

Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been prosecuted under the provisions of the Flags and Emblems Act (Northern Ireland); how many have been convicted; how many have been acquitted; and what was the penalty imposed on those who were convicted.

Mr. Mason

There is no record of any prosecutions having been brought under the Flags and Emblems (Display) Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 in recent years.