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Written question asked by Perran Moon (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 January 2025 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Thursday, 30 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Cornish Language

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of raising the Cornish language from Part II to Part III of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.

Answer

The Government has received a request from Cornwall Council to extend the protection of the Cornish language from Part II to Part III of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages. The request is currently being considered and a formal response will be issued in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25519
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cornish language European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
Link
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