Written question asked by Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 3 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 February 1998. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 February 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what is his policy for responding to letters received in the (a) Scottish Gaelic, (b) Welsh, (c) Urdu, (d) Hindi and (e) Chinese language. - (Holding answer 10 February 1998).

Answer: Mrs. Ewing: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his policy for responding to letters received in the (a) Scottish Gaelic, (b) Welsh, (c) Urdu, (d) Hindi and (e) Chinese language. [28065] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 10 February 1998]: The Department's responsibilities are, in many cases, restricted to England only. However, in-so-far as its responsibilities cover Wales, the Department is drawing up a Welsh Language scheme in accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993, in discussion with the Welsh Language Board. The Department does not have policies regarding correspondence received in Scottish Gaelic, Urdu, Hindi or Chinese languages.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 28065; 306 c719-20W;306 c717W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Correspondence Government departments Languages Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food