§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money is spent annually on putting up flags from Government buildings for visiting dignitaries from overseas.
§ Mr. Chope: The flying of flags on Government buildings on the ceremonial route and on Raleigh green at each ceremonial state visit, organised by the Lord Chamberlain's office on instructions from the Government, cost approximately £15,700 inclusive of labour and material for framework supports, flying of flags and hire of flagpoles.