MS-6 New Policy for Flying the British Flag
Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 12:37 am
MS- 6: Mandating the Flying of the British Flag Over Government Buildings and Schools
Issue: For too long, the United Kingdom's national identity has been undermined and and maligned by forces in and outside of the country. Our sense of national character, pride, and confidence has been undermined by successive generations of politicians and bureaucrats who have suggested that the British people are perhaps to boastful or too prideful in our heritage. This Government, of course, could not disagree more. The United Kingdom is the greatest country in the world, our impact for good across the globe is undeniable, and the values we represent inherently tied progress. Having pride in one's nation, in one's community, and in one's fellow citizen is an inherently British trait. The Government wants to amplify that trait, and to support projects that enhance and celebrate British heritage and history. One excellent example of that is our flag, a unifying symbol of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Intervention and Implementation: The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has released new guidance mandating that the British flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, be flown every single day at all government buildings, at all levels of governing authority, across the whole of the United Kingdom. Buildings that have a singular flag poll will be obligated to use that poll for the express purpose of flying the British flag, other than on days in which the flag poll is being used for a flag involved in a commemorative day or national holiday. Governing authorities operating buildings with a singular flag poll will be able to petition the Government for funding to erect additional flag polls in the event that the authorities would like to fly multiple flags, but do not currently possess the capacity to do so. Additionally, the previous guidance allowing the flag of the European Union to be flown without first receiving planning permissions is hereby abolished.
All state-run schools in England and Wales will be required to fly the British flag, in addition to the English flag in England and the Welsh flag in Wales. Respecting the authority of the devolved governments of Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Government's guidance mandating the flying of the British flag on all schools will not be extended to Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Government will, however, make provisions to provide every school in Scotland and Norther Ireland with both a British flag and their respective national flag in the event that they choose to fly them. The Government encourages all local authorities in Northern Ireland and Scotland to do so.
Funding: The Government will be allocating £750,000 to fund the procurement, manufacturing, and installation of these flags in all Government buildings and, where applicable, schools.
Issue: For too long, the United Kingdom's national identity has been undermined and and maligned by forces in and outside of the country. Our sense of national character, pride, and confidence has been undermined by successive generations of politicians and bureaucrats who have suggested that the British people are perhaps to boastful or too prideful in our heritage. This Government, of course, could not disagree more. The United Kingdom is the greatest country in the world, our impact for good across the globe is undeniable, and the values we represent inherently tied progress. Having pride in one's nation, in one's community, and in one's fellow citizen is an inherently British trait. The Government wants to amplify that trait, and to support projects that enhance and celebrate British heritage and history. One excellent example of that is our flag, a unifying symbol of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Intervention and Implementation: The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has released new guidance mandating that the British flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, be flown every single day at all government buildings, at all levels of governing authority, across the whole of the United Kingdom. Buildings that have a singular flag poll will be obligated to use that poll for the express purpose of flying the British flag, other than on days in which the flag poll is being used for a flag involved in a commemorative day or national holiday. Governing authorities operating buildings with a singular flag poll will be able to petition the Government for funding to erect additional flag polls in the event that the authorities would like to fly multiple flags, but do not currently possess the capacity to do so. Additionally, the previous guidance allowing the flag of the European Union to be flown without first receiving planning permissions is hereby abolished.
All state-run schools in England and Wales will be required to fly the British flag, in addition to the English flag in England and the Welsh flag in Wales. Respecting the authority of the devolved governments of Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Government's guidance mandating the flying of the British flag on all schools will not be extended to Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Government will, however, make provisions to provide every school in Scotland and Norther Ireland with both a British flag and their respective national flag in the event that they choose to fly them. The Government encourages all local authorities in Northern Ireland and Scotland to do so.
Funding: The Government will be allocating £750,000 to fund the procurement, manufacturing, and installation of these flags in all Government buildings and, where applicable, schools.