Written question asked by Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 June 2010. It was answered by Justine Greening (Conservative) on Monday, 14 June 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.

Departmental Flags

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on flying the Union flag each day from each official building for which his Department is responsible.

Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport issues guidance for the flying of the Union flag on UK Government buildings. The guidance encourages the Union flag to be flown 365 days a year, and as a minimum all Departments must fly the Union on the 19 special designated days (e.g. Queen's birthday, Remembrance Day, etc), and other special occasions as required (e.g. State Opening of Parliament).More information on the guidance is available online at:"http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/honours/7124.aspx"HM Treasury has three buildings throughout England in which this guidance is followed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1814; 511 c274W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Departmental Flags
Monday, 17 October 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Flags Treasury
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk