§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales on what date he received from the Welsh Language Board a copy of its final draft for a new Welsh Language Act; and on how many occasions since then he or an official of his Department, has met representatives of the Welsh Language Board to discuss that draft Bill.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsMy right hon. Friend received a final draft copy of the Welsh Language Board's report on its legislative proposals on 9 January of this year. Welsh Office officials have subsequently been considering the board's proposals. We will be meeting the chairman of the board to discuss this matter on 23 May.