HL Deb 14 April 1999 vol 599 c130WA
Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which languages will be spoken in the Northern Ireland Assembly. [HL1887]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary or State, Northern Ireland Office (Lord Dubs)

This will be a matter for the Assembly. The standing orders it has drawn up would permit Members to speak in the language of their choice.