Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 March 1993. It was answered by Lord Garel-Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 March 1993 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question

Which languages in the United Kingdom the Government is considering specifying under Article 3 of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. - We are still considering whether to sign the charter. That consideration is on basis that it would apply to Welsh, Gaelic & Irish.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

220 c61W

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Languages Irish language Scots Gaelic language Welsh language European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages