What is his estimate of the number of people who (a) speak Irish and (b) are learning Irish; what amount of government funds were spent on (i) teaching the language and (ii) otherwise promoting it during the current financial year; how much this represents per capita in Northern Ireland; how...

What is his estimate of the number of people who (a) speak Irish and (b) are learning Irish; what amount of government funds were spent on (i) teaching the language and (ii) otherwise promoting it during the current financial year; how much this represents per capita in Northern Ireland; how...

Which leaflets published by the Health and Safety Executive are available in languages other than English; and if she will list the languages in which they are available.

Which leaflets published by the Health and Safety Executive are available in languages other than English; and if she will list the languages in which they are available.

When she proposes to publish leaflets containing advice and guidance for homeworkers; and in what languages she intends to publish them; & when she intends to publish advice & guidance for employers of home workers. - Inc ref to Be Flexible - A Guide to Flexible Working.

When she proposes to publish leaflets containing advice and guidance for homeworkers; and in what languages she intends to publish them; & when she intends to publish advice & guidance for employers of home workers. - Inc ref to Be Flexible - A Guide to Flexible Working.

How many people in Wales (a) speak the Welsh language and (b) are learning Welsh; what sums of government money were spent on (i) teaching the language and (ii) otherwise promoting it during the current financial year; how much this represents per capita in Wales; how much per Welsh speaker...

How many people in Wales (a) speak the Welsh language and (b) are learning Welsh; what sums of government money were spent on (i) teaching the language and (ii) otherwise promoting it during the current financial year; how much this represents per capita in Wales; how much per Welsh speaker...

What plans he has to make the Council Tenant's Charter available to ethnic minorities.

What plans he has to make the Council Tenant's Charter available to ethnic minorities.

When he last met his ministerial colleagues representing other member states of the European Community to discuss matters relating to the protection and development of minority and indigenous languages and cultures. (Failed OPQ)

When he last met his ministerial colleagues representing other member states of the European Community to discuss matters relating to the protection and development of minority and indigenous languages and cultures. (Failed OPQ)

Report by HM Inspectors on a survey of modern foreign languages in West Glamorgan secondary schools. Inspected Spring term 1992. 552/B. Welsh Office, 1992.

Report by HM Inspectors on a survey of modern foreign languages in West Glamorgan secondary schools. Inspected Spring term 1992. 552/B. Welsh Office, 1992.

If he will list the countries which have signed the Council of Europe Convention for Minority or Regional Languages, together with those eligible which have not signed.

If he will list the countries which have signed the Council of Europe Convention for Minority or Regional Languages, together with those eligible which have not signed.

What representations he has received regarding the use of Esperanto as a means of resolving linguistic problems within the European Community consequent on accession of Scandinavian and eastern European countries.

What representations he has received regarding the use of Esperanto as a means of resolving linguistic problems within the European Community consequent on accession of Scandinavian and eastern European countries.

What advice and assistance he gives to the teaching of Esperanto as a contribution to the linguistic problems of the single European market.

What advice and assistance he gives to the teaching of Esperanto as a contribution to the linguistic problems of the single European market.

If he will place in the Library copies of all submissions made by the United Kingdom delegation to the Ministers Deputies Conference of the Council of Europe on the subject of the European Convention on Minority Languages.

If he will place in the Library copies of all submissions made by the United Kingdom delegation to the Ministers Deputies Conference of the Council of Europe on the subject of the European Convention on Minority Languages.

To comment on the general availability of language teachers in the United Kingdom; and what measures he will take to increase their number. - Inc figures.

To comment on the general availability of language teachers in the United Kingdom; and what measures he will take to increase their number. - Inc figures.

Asylum & Immigration Appeals Bill. Committee stage sixth sitting (afternoon). Clause 3 under consideration.

Asylum & Immigration Appeals Bill. Committee stage sixth sitting (afternoon). Clause 3 under consideration.

How many pupils at the Harris City Technology College, South London, were in the year group taking GCSE in the summer of 1992; how many of them achieved a GCSE pass at either grade A or B in (a) technology, (b) mathematics, (c) French, (d) German, (e) history, (f) geography,...

How many pupils at the Harris City Technology College, South London, were in the year group taking GCSE in the summer of 1992; how many of them achieved a GCSE pass at either grade A or B in (a) technology, (b) mathematics, (c) French, (d) German, (e) history, (f) geography,...

If he will name the schools, public bodies and Government sponsored associations involved in the promotion of the Irish language; and how many individuals use these facilities. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 9. 11.92).

If he will name the schools, public bodies and Government sponsored associations involved in the promotion of the Irish language; and how many individuals use these facilities. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 9. 11.92).

Which United Kingdom posts in Bosnia are able to supply visa application forms to Bosnian nationals wishing to visit the United Kingdom; and what delay there is between a post receiving such applications and decisions being taken; how many British officials are present at posts dealing with those applying for...

Which United Kingdom posts in Bosnia are able to supply visa application forms to Bosnian nationals wishing to visit the United Kingdom; and what delay there is between a post receiving such applications and decisions being taken; how many British officials are present at posts dealing with those applying for...