Question follow-through · 62998

Churches: Flags

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what the Church's policy is on the flying of flags from churches.

answeredChurch Commissioners

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Answering body
Church Commissioners
Tabled
26 Jun 2025
Target answer date
30 Jun 2025
Answer
6 Jul 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 26 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what the Church's policy is on the flying of flags from churches.

  2. 30 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 6 Jul 2025

    Answer published

    The Church of England has specific rules regarding the flying of flags from its buildings. These policies relate to exterior flagpoles, and the display and the laying up of military standards or regimental colours.Policies and advice relating to the flyin...

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