HC Deb 10 February 1997 vol 290 c5W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many items and what percentage of armed forces recruitment publicity material is published in the Welsh language; and if he will make a statement. [14849]

Mr. Soames

The naval service and the Army produce one general information publication in a number of languages, including Welsh, aimed at parents, teachers and opinion formers. In addition, a Welsh language leaflet is produced for the Welsh Guards. Army advertising in regional newspapers and on local radio is also carried out in Welsh. Certain Welsh regiments produce recruiting material in Welsh. Percentage figures are not available and could be produced only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of armed forces recruitment and publicity material is printed in the Urdu language. [14851]

Mr. Soames

Each service produces one general information publication in a number of Asian languages, including Urdu, aimed at parents, teachers and opinion formers. Percentage figures are not available and could be produced only at disproportionate cost.