Board of Trade Building (Flags)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Industry, Trade and Regional Development – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 June 1964.

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Photo of Mr Edward Du Cann Mr Edward Du Cann , Taunton 12:00, 11 June 1964

First, I find nothing unconvincing at any time about the Union Jack. I am sure that my hon. and learned Friend does not either. Secondly, the flagpoles and, indeed, the whole design of the building were not arranged by the Government. The design was arranged by a very well known company. When the Board of Trade arrived in its new home, we found the five flagpoles there, and I was pleased to see them.