Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 21 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 April 2004. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 April 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what action the Secretary of State takes to ensure that an appellant who is resident in Wales is able to conduct his case before the Social Security Commissioners through the medium of the Welsh language wherever that tribunal sits. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr Llwyd: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary Department for Constitutional Affairs what action the Secretary of State takes to ensure that an appellant who is resident in Wales is able to conduct his case before the Social Security Commissioners through the medium of the Welsh language wherever that tribunal sits. Mr. Lammy: All cases from Wales received by the Social Security Commissioners are processed by Commissioners who are familiar with the Welsh language. Where appropriate bilingual directions are forwarded to the appellant giving them the opportunity to request a hearing to be conducted in the Welsh language.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 420 c894W; 168414
Session: 2003-04
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Languages Social security Tribunals Welsh language Social Security Commissioners
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk