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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


National Gallery: Flags

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the National Gallery has planning permission to fly the Progress flag.

Answer

Government guidance published by MHCLG sets out that the provision of planning permission related to flag-flying is a matter for the relevant local authority.

As such, the Member should direct this question to Westminster City Council and the National Gallery.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18835
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Flags National Gallery
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk