Flying the Cross of St George

The British Government has granted its gracious permission to fly the Cross of St George. In what other country would it be necessary for a Government minister to inform the civil service that they are allowed to fly the national flag?

So, just 48 hours to the kick-off in South Africa, and there is mounting excitement within the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, where minister John Penrose has said that government buildings can fly the St George's flag on England match days.

Yes, that does appear to be a government information film, sadly without Charlie the cat.