Welsh Language (Hansard, 28 June 1988)

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales to what extent the cultural effects, and in particular the possible effect on the Welsh language, are a material factor in his determination of a planning application.

§ Mr. Grist
I have nothing to add to the reply I gave the hon. Gentleman on 24 November 1987 at column112.

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if his Department has undertaken any study as to the effect of holiday housing developments on the Welsh language in the surrounding localities; and if he has any evidence indicating the causes of any decline in Welsh language speakers.

§ Mr. Wyn Roberts
The Department has not undertaken any specific research, but is aware that the Welsh language is affected by many factors.

§ Mr. Wigley
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to ensure the use of Welsh on all appropriate Cadw publicity material, in particular for letter headings.

§ Mr. Wyn Roberts
It is already policy that Cadw publicity material should use Welsh where appropriate and practical. In particular, Cadw's letterheadings are already bilingual.