§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will state what progress has been made since April 1991 with the Welsh language implementation 211W programme, established in his Department in Wales; what specific changes of policy in his Department on this issue have taken place during 1991; and if he is satisfied with the progress that has so far been made.
§ Miss WiddecombeThe use of the Welsh language in the administration of social security benefits is a matter for Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.