HC Deb 28 July 1997 vol 299 cc30-1W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to ratify the Council of Europe's charter for regional or minority languages; and if he will make a statement. [10372]

Mr. Tony Lloyd

We are currently examining what the implications of signing and ratifying the charter would be. Once this examination is complete, we will be in a better position to take a decision on the matter.