§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Prime Minister what action he will take to promote the presence of the Union flag in Government and local government offices, institutions and law courts.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Union flag is flown on Government buildings on approximately 20 occasions each year at Her Majesty's command to highlight days of national celebration. Other than that there are no restrictions ; local authorities and other organisations are free to display the Union flag as often as they wish, both inside and outside their buildings. While I have no plans to regulate further the display of the Union flag I would welcome its more frequent use as a symbol of our national pride and unity.