Written question asked by Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 29 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 29 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: If he will list the regulations which govern which flag flies over Edinburgh Castle; what plans he has to alter these regulations to ensure that the Saltire or the Lion Rampant flies over Edinburgh Castle while the Stone of Scone rests in the castle. - (Holding answer 26 November 1996).

Answer: Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the regulations which govern which flag flies over Edinburgh castle; what plans he has to alter these regulations to ensure that the Saltire or the Lion Rampant flies over Edinburgh castle while the Stone of Scone rests in the castle; and if he will make a statement. [5944] Mr. Soames: [holding answer 26 November 1996]: The rules governing flag flying over Army flag stations such as Edinburgh castle are set out in Queens regulations for the Army. These state the type, size and occasions on which flags are to be flown. I have no plans to amend these regulations. The Saltire will fly from the Half Moon battery at Edinburgh castle on Saint Andrews day and for the forseeable future thereafter.

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