EDM 1452: Maintaining institutional neutrality of publicly funded buildings and spaces

That this House recognises the importance of maintaining institutional neutrality in Government and publicly funded spaces; notes that the flying of identity-based or political flags, including those representing particular interests groups or social movements, can be seen as implicitly endorsing specific viewpoints; further notes that while individuals and communities are free to express their identities and customs, public institutions should exercise caution in order to remain inclusive to all British citizens regardless of their views; and calls on all public bodies, especially those representing national and local government, to adopt clear and consistent policies limiting flag displays to national, country, county, city, town, village, military or those which represent the Monarch, Royal Family, or officially recognised flags, in order to preserve neutrality.