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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 14 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 January 1999. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 25 January 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the 2001 census will include a question to enable the calculation of the number of people living outside Wales who speak Welsh.
Answer

Mr. Wigley: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the 2001 census will include a question to enable the calculation of the number of people living outside Wales who speak Welsh. [66190] Ms Hewitt: The Government's proposal for the 2001 Census, including the topics to be covered, will shortly be published in a White Paper.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66190; 324 c19W;324 c37W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Census Languages Population Welsh language