Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 May 2016 (named day). It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 May 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Department for Communities and Local Government: Languages
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, how many regional or minority languages are recognised by his Department; and how many of those languages receive funding for language programmes.
- Answer
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The United Kingdom has recognised seven languages under the Council of Europe’s European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages: Welsh, Gaelic, Irish, Scots, Ulster Scots, Cornish and Manx. Cornish is the only language in England to have this status and since April 2010 the Department for Communities and Local Government has provided £650,000 to Cornwall Council for the development of the Cornish Language.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 35522
- Session
- 2015-16
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Languages Department for Communities and Local Government
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