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 Tuesday, 10 February 1998. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 1998 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.
Dept for Education and Employment
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what is his policy for responding to letters received in the (a) Scottish Gaelic, (b) Welsh, (c) Urdu, (d) Hindi and (e) Chinese language.
- Answer
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Mrs. Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is his policy for responding to letters received in the (a) Scottish Gaelic, (b) Welsh, (c) Urdu, (d) Hindi and (e) Chinese language. [28056] Dr. Howells: The policy is to reply in the language of the original letter whenever possible.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28056; 306 c178W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Correspondence Government departments Languages Department for Education and Employment
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