§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will ensure that the Red Ensign is flown from public buildings to mark Merchant Navy Day on 3 September. [130559]
§ Mr. Hill[holding answer 17 July 2000]: The Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions will fly the Red Ensign from its headquarter buildings on Merchant Navy Day. The day will be marked by special events to celebrate our merchant navy and to highlight the opportunities of a merchant navy career.