The change, which was proposed by Mr Lucas in a House of Commons debate last night, would involve the combination of the Ddraig Goch or Red Dragon, from the current Welsh flag, with the Union Jack flag.

Mr Lucas told the Commons the change would reflect the changing status of Wales in Britain and he believed it could "increase the recognition of Wales, not just across the United Kingdom but across the world".

Speaking after the debate, he said: "As I told the House, this is not just a dry constitutional issue, indeed, I am aware the politics of flags can stir some strong emotions.

"I am also keenly aware there is a school of thought in Wales which means people do not feel the Union Jack represents them.

"I hope my proposal will mean those people feel that their concerns are being listened to, that the new constitutional arrangements in the UK are marked, and most of all, there is a wide-ranging debate on the Union Jack and what it means in Wales and the UK."


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The Union Flag

The term Union Flag refers to the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and is also known as the Union Jack.

The current design dates from the Union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801.

The Union Flag incorporates the red cross on a white background of St George, for England; the white saltire cross on a blue background for Scotland, and the red saltire cross of St Patrick's Flag for Irealnd.

The Welsh Dragon is not represented because Wales was not a separate principlaity when the first Union Flag was created in 1606.