§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has now decided whether to set up a Welsh language development body to co-ordinate and to assess accurately the needs and demands of teaching through the medium of the Welsh language at secondary level; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stradling ThomasA Welsh joint education committee working party is currently considering the full implications of setting up such a body. When it has reported my right hon. Friend will consider what action it would be appropriate to take.
§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total amount of direct Government support for the Welsh language; and if he will express the figures on a per capita basis.
§ Mr. Wyn Roberts£2,550,236 in 1983–84—£0.93 per head of population in Wales.