Written question asked by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 March 2005. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what support has been given to Iomairt Cholm Chille in promoting co-operation through the British Irish Council on minority language issues.

Answer: Mr. Wilson: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what support has been given to Iomairt Cholm Chille in promoting co-operation through the British Irish Council on minority language issues. [222850] Mr. Lammy: Work on minority language issues is taken forward by the Indigenous, Minority and Lesser- used Languages Sectoral Working Group of the council, which is led by the Welsh Assembly Government. It would be for members of that group to propose the involvement of non-governmental organisations. To date, such involvement has included, or will include input from various language boards, adult education providers and community-based language groups such as the Welsh Mentrau Iaith.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c611W; 222850
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Cross border cooperation Languages Minority groups British Irish Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk