§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he has taken this year to encourage the parents of young children to consider giving their children a bilingual education.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsThe consultative document "Welsh in the School Curriculum" issued last year made clear our view that the learning of Welsh and its use as a medium of instruction provides a valuable educational experience for children in Wales. Accordingly, I hope that parents will carefully consider the value of bilingual education for their children. The Education (School Information) Regulations 1981 which require that, for the school year 1982–83 onwards, local education authorities must publish their policies for the Welsh language and individual schools the particulars of their use of the language, will assist parents in making informed choices in these matters.