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Written question asked by Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 July 2024. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 29 July 2024 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 it her policy to give the Cornish language protected status under the provisions of Articles 8-14 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
786
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cornish language
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk