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Polling Stations: Flags

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 125723

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has issued guidance to local authorities on the flying of flags on buildings which are designated polling stations on polling day.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

The independent Electoral Commission is responsible for issuing guidance to Returning Officers, including on the appropriateness of the flying of flags in and around polling stations.

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