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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 22 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2020. It was answered by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Roads: Flags

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to ensure that the St George's Cross is flown at the side of all major road crossings into England.

Answer

DCMS is responsible for informing UK Government Departments of the designated days for the flying of the Union Flag throughout the year and in conjunction with FCO, No.10 and the Royal Household, informing Departments of any instructions on the half-masting of flags, any other flag instructions and silences. Guidance is sent to all UK Government Buildings and is published on GOV.UK.

There is no specific Government policy regarding the flying of flags and we are not responsible for setting protocols that determine when, where or which flags are flown in the United Kingdom. Individuals, local authorities and other organisations may fly flags, including the George’s Cross, whenever they wish, subject to compliance with any local planning requirement.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51667
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Borders Flags England Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk