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 Tony Worthington (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Northern Ireland Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what is her 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 Northern Ireland what is her policy for responding to letters received in the (a) Scottish Gaelic, (b) Welsh, (c) Urdu, (d) Hindi and (e) Chinese language. [28061] Mr. Worthington: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not sought to establish a policy for responding to letters received in the languages specified in the question because Northern Ireland Departments and Agencies have not indicated a need for such guidance.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28061; 306 c117W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Correspondence Government departments Languages Northern Ireland Office
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