DRAFT FLAGS (NORTHERN IRELAND) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2021 Debate
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Tonia Antoniazzi
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DRAFT FLAGS (NORTHERN IRELAND) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2021
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Tonia Antoniazzi (Gower) (Lab)
It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Sharma.
I will keep my comments brief. I pass on my thanks to the Minister for his engagement on this issue. The draft instrument is largely a technical amendment to dates on which the Union flag is flown over Government buildings in Northern Ireland following the sad death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip last year, after his lifetime of public service. I take the opportunity to pay tribute to his work in Northern Ireland and to reiterate my condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family.
The draft regulations also make provision for the succession of a new monarch, when that situation arises. They will bring Government buildings in Northern Ireland into line with those in Wales, Scotland and England. This amendment represents sad but necessary arrangements that need to be made, and we will support it.
I also welcome keeping lines of communication with all parties in Northern Ireland and the Government open on this and other issues that affect the people of Northern Ireland to ensure that they continue to be a valued part of the United Kingdom. I thank the Minister and you, Mr Sharma.
Question put and agreed to.