§ Lord Finsbergasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether it is their intention to sign the Council of Europe Charter for Regional or Minority Languages which was opened for signature in 1992.
Lord LucasGovernment departments which have an interest in this charter are still considering carefully its implications for the United Kingdom. We hope to come to a decision soon. I will write to the noble Lord when a decision is reached and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.