§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will now announce his plans for the teaching of Welsh in 455W the schools of Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThis is one of the matters which I shall now be examining.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many formal translations of official forms and documents have been issued by Government Departments since 18th June, 1970; and how many such translations are now in the course of preparation.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasOne Welsh translation of an official form has been issued since 18th June. Translations of a further 22 forms and documents are in course of preparation by various Government Departments.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has for the translation of further official forms and documents into Welsh.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe need for official forms and documents in Welsh is under continuous review. I am at present arranging for the translation of certain forms connected with mental health, and will encourage and assist my Ministerial colleagues who have proposals for other translations.