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Asked by Bradley ThomasConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 14 February 2025UIN 29136

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of mandating the flying of the Union Flag on all (a) schools and (b) public buildings.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Flag flying guidance is issued each year for Government buildings. However we currently have no further plans to consider the requirement for schools or other public buildings to fly the Union Flag.

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