Written question asked by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 31 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 February 2001. It was answered by Graham Stringer (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 February 2001 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What her policy is regarding the provision of Government Internet services in languages other than English. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to revised "Guidelines to Government Websites".

Answer: Mr. Simon Thomas: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what her policy is regarding the provision of Government internet services in languages other than English. [148787] Mr. Stringer: My policy is that Departments must fulfil their obligations under the Welsh Language Act 1993, and our "Guidelines for Government Websites" make that very clear. I have always made it clear to Departments that I expect them to publish, where effective, in other languages spoken in the UK. I am pleased to confirm that the newly revised "Guidelines to Government Websites" is clarifying this policy.

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