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Written question asked by Neil Gerrard (Labour) on Monday, 8 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 2010. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 15 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Young Offender Institutions: Languages

Question
(2) how many children in young offender institutions do not speak English.
Answer

Data on the number of young people in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) who do not speak English, or whose first language is not English, is not collected centrally. In order to meet foreign language needs in YOIs, translations, or explanations through an interpreter, of important information must be available for all young people whose first language is not English. Interpreters can also be provided to supplement translated material.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c663W; 321737
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Languages Young offender institutions
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk