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Commons · Question 79067 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 17 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she has taken to ensure that all government buildings (a) are aware of and (b) comply with the guidance on designated days for flying the Union Flag.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 17 Oct 2025

Each year, DCMS publishes an annually-reviewed list of the designated days for flying the Union Flag on gov.uk. Government departments are also regularly reminded of flag-flying requirements on occasions such as this year’s VE and VJ Day anniversaries, al...