Debate contribution: Display of Flags and Emblems Bill: Second Stage

Debate contribution by Mr Paul Frew on 22 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Paul Frew
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 22 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Private Members' Business
Heading: Display of Flags and Emblems Bill: Second Stage
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5739492

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I thank the Member for giving way. It could be that it goes right to the very top because the Bill does not define who actually makes the final decision: who decides or has an "opinion" on what is a good flag, a bad flag, a bad billboard or a good billboard. It could, however, be a local office. It could be a regional office manager who decides that. That might create a patchwork throughout Northern Ireland when it comes to what is considered to be a good flag or a bad flag.

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