Written question WQ100496
- Asked by
- Joe MartinReform
- To be answered by
- Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 12 days
Question
Does the Welsh Government support Cardiff Castle flying the flag of the nation of Pakistan?
Answer
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport (Heledd Fychan)
Cardiff Castle is owned and managed by Cardiff Council, and decisions relating to events and the display of flags at the Castle are operational matters for the Council.
The display of flags at public buildings is generally a matter for the organisation responsible for the site and may reflect specific events, commemorations, official visits or community occasions. The flying of national flags is a widely recognised way of marking friendship, partnership and respect between nations and communities.
The Welsh Government supports the right of local authorities to determine how they mark events and engage with their communities, in accordance with their responsibilities and local protocols. The Welsh flag is itself regularly displayed at public buildings and landmarks overseas to mark occasions of significance to Wales, reflecting the same principles of goodwill and mutual respect.