Union Flag Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 October 2008

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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.<br><br>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    5 February 2008 – 5 February 2008

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 278.