Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 70569

Flags

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 15 September 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has issued guidance to local authorities on the (a) erection and (b) removal of (i) UK national and (ii) foreign flags on lampposts.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
The government supports the flying of flags across the country. Flags should be an embodiment of bringing our country and our communities together. Guidance exists, such as ‘Flying flags: a plain English guide” - as set out in the Town and Country Plannin...
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