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  #3. Sue, for your information, do look up the history of the war memorial. I did when I first arrived in Dover. A lot of the money raised by the people of Dover for that memorial was raised by the sale of flags. It is very much a public choice if flags are placed by a war memorial or not by the residents of a town, I would venture to add, in a democratic country anyway. Surely that could be established quite easily. I know that those who have visited me from various military establishments have pointed out that the flag in the corner by the town council offices is in a position that would not be tolerated at any military Base. As Dover is called Hell Fire Corner and there is such a vast military history in this town, the attitude towards the sovereigns flag is rather surprising. Too many infringements to sum up here for the protocol which should be observed. Having said that I have been pleased to see there is a permanent reminder of our patriotic pride on the top of the historical Town Hall. I agree there should not be a single flag behind the statue.

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