§ Mr. DunnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what restrictions there are on the circumstances and numbers of occasions on which union flags can be flown from civic buildings at the direction of local authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KeyThere are no restrictions on the circumstances and numbers of occasions on which union flags can be 3W flown from civic buildings. It is for local authorities to exercise their discretion for which they are answerable to their electorates.