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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 May 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Flags

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what county flags have been flown from her Department's headquarters in Marsham Street since 4 July 2024.

Answer

No historic county flags have been flown over the Department’s headquarters in Marsham Street since 4 July 2024.

The decision was taken to give English counties more prominence and status by moving from the department offices to the Houses of Parliament, where they will be seen by more people, and closer to MPs, Lords, and visitors wishing to celebrate their own specific county day.

We are pleased to say that individual historic county days are now managed by the Speaker's Office, with flags flown in New Palace Yard. It is expected that the flying of flags in New Palace Yard will increase visibility and engagement, and reflects the importance the government places on historic county days.

We will continue the celebration of Historic County Flag Day around the 23 July this year by the flying of all registered historic county flags and the Union flag in Parliament Square, and encourage all MPs to celebrate the rich history of our counties.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53572
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Buildings Flags Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Link
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