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Government Departments: Flags

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 6 June 2025UIN 54383

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 51165 on Government Departments: Flags, whether VAT was paid on the purchases; what the size of the flags purchased was; and whether the flags were (a) printed and (b) sewn.

Answered by Georgia Gould

VAT was paid at point of purchase by the Government Property Agency (GPA) Regional Supply Chain Provider.

Where GPA is making a purchase, to ensure quality and longevity, where possible, sewn flags are purchased. The size of the Pride flag is 4 yards. This is a sewn flag and was provided roped and toggled. The size of the Ukraine flag is 3 yards. This is a sewn flagged and was provided roped and toggled.

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