Written question asked by Win Griffiths (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 1996. It was answered by Iain Sproat (Conservative) on Monday, 18 March 1996 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.

Dept of National Heritage

Question: To comment about the promotion of a wider knowledge of (a) the Welsh language and (b) other languages in the European Union under the European Commission's Arianne programme.

Answer: Mr. Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if she will make a statement about the promotion of a wider knowledge of (a) the Welsh language and (b) other languages in the European Union under the European Commission's Ariane programme.[20261] Mr. Sproat: One of the aims of the Ariane programme--which is still under discussion and not yet finalised--is to support the translation of literary works into and out of one Community language to another with a priority being given to lesser-used ones, including Welsh.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 274 c73W; 20261
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Cornwall Languages EU action Wales Scotland Scots Gaelic language Welsh language Translation services