Flying the Flag On St George's Day? Sorry. . .Youdon't Have Enoughpoles ; Councils Revolt Against 'Disgraceful' Guidance From Whitehall [Edition 2]
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LABOUR faced demands last night to axe 'petty' regulations which will discourage hundreds of local councils from flying the English Cross of St George this week.
The row follows Whitehall advice to local authorities telling them to display the patriotic flag on St George's Day this week only if their town hall has more than one flagpole.See the full content of this document
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Flying the Flag On St George's Day? Sorry. . .Youdon't Have Enoughpoles ; Councils Revolt Against 'Disgraceful' Guidance From Whitehall [Edition 2]
If the building has just a single pole, the Union Flag is supposed to be flown.
But on St Andrew's Day, the Scottish Saltire can be flown alone on a single flagpole in Scotland - and Welsh government buildings with only one pole can fly the ...See the full content of this document
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