§ Mr. Abseasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many different forms, of what character, and from what departments, he proposes to refer for translation into Welsh to the appointed translation panel; what estimate has been made of the cost involved in such translations and publications; what research has been 418W done into the demand for such forms; whether he is aware that a recent investigation into departmental demands for forms in Welsh reveal them to be minimal; and whether, in view of the present economic situation, a review will be made of the number of forms intended to be presently translated and published.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesAlthough the views of the recently appointed Panel will be taken into account, the number of forms to be translated and the cost of doing so will be decided by the responsible Ministers, who will have regard to the likely demand and to the cost of translation.