Asked by: Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what exceptions have been made to the application of the regulations that apply to the preservation of King's Colours laid up after the First World War.
Answered by Earl Howe - Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
There are no regulations which apply to the preservation of King's Colours laid up across the country after the First World War. Service Battalion Colours, once laid up, are intended to remain where deposited in perpetuity. When deemed completely disintegrated, the remains are to be buried with the staff, lion and crown colour pole mount, in consecrated ground without any marking.
Asked by: Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what regulations apply to the preservation of King's Colours laid up across the country after the First World War.
Answered by Earl Howe - Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
There are no regulations which apply to the preservation of King's Colours laid up across the country after the First World War. Service Battalion Colours, once laid up, are intended to remain where deposited in perpetuity. When deemed completely disintegrated, the remains are to be buried with the staff, lion and crown colour pole mount, in consecrated ground without any marking.