Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport written question – answered at on 22 July 2026.
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative, Bridlington and The Wolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the National Gallery has planning permission to fly the Progress flag.
Ian Murray
Minister of State
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.
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