Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 January 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

National Anthems

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will take steps to promote the singing of the national anthem in the UK.

Answer: Although it’s not the place of the government to mandate the singing of the National Anthem, we are delighted that it is regularly sung at occasions throughout the UK such as major sporting events, the Last Night of the Proms and other events at which Members of the Royal Family are present, and of course schools are also free to promote the singing of the National Anthem. The Government supports the singing of the Anthem at any appropriate occasion.

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