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Union Flag Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2007-08

Last updated: 30 October 2008 at 19:17

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Long title

A Bill to define the Union Flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; to make provision about the display and flying of the Union Flag; and for connected purposes

Summary

The Bill provides a formal definition of the composition of the Union Flag, stipulates that it is the official flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and includes a schedule containing a description of the flag and how it should be flown.

Sponsor

Andrew Rosindell
Conservative
Romford

Current version of the Bill

Bill as introduced - html version
13 October 2008
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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