§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Prime Minister how many representations his office received(a) in favour of and (b) against the setting up of a census office for Wales (i) in respect of the 1991 census and (ii) in respect of the 2001 census; and if he will make a statement. [15884]
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§ The Prime MinisterSo far as I am aware, none. I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave him on 23 January 1996,Official Report, column 141.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to ensure that the format of the 2001 census forms conform with the provisions of the Welsh Language Act 1993; if he will make it his policy to consult the Welsh Language Board in preparing census forms; and if he will make a statement. [15883]
§ The Prime MinisterThe content and format of the 2001 census form are not yet decided. However, the Registrar General will ensure that the forms conform with the Welsh Language Act 1993, consulting other bodies as required.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to include in the 2001 census a question to discover how many people throughout the United Kingdom can understand, read and write the Welsh language. [17534]
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to him on 23 January 1996,Official Report, column 141.