§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security on what date his Department received 479W notification from the Welsh Language Board in relation to the need to prepare a Welsh language scheme; on what date his Department and the Board held consultations on such a scheme; when a scheme was formally submitted to the Board; and if it has been approved. [53351]
Welsh Language Schemes Date notice received Public consultation period Date submitted to board Scheme approved Benefits Agency 20 December 1995 10 June 1996 to 9 August 1996 30 August 1996 20 September 1996 Child Support Agency 14 November 1995 11 December 1995 to 9 February 1996 22 February 1996 7 March 1996 Contributions Agency 18 April 1996 January to March 1997 30 October 1997 12 November 1997 DSS HQ 17 September 1997 August to September 1998 Due for submission October 1998 — War Pensions No notice issued — — — ITSA No notice issued — — —