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Written question asked by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 13 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 November 2002. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 November 2002 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.


President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question
To ask the President of the Council, if he will make a statement on his plans for the presentation of evidence in the Welsh language to select committees. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Simon Thomas :To ask the President of the Council if he will make statement on his plans for the presentation of evidence in the Welsh language to select committees. [81519] Mr. Bradshaw: Select Committees may take oral evidence in the Welsh language. Written evidence must be submitted in the English language, though it is understood that the Welsh Affairs Committee frequently receives memoranda prepared in both languages.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81519; 395 c160W
Session
2002-03
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Evidence House of Commons Welsh language Select committees
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk