HC Deb 27 January 1999 vol 324 cc272-3W
16. Mr. Sayeed

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the Welsh Language Board regarding the employment policies of Gwynedd county council. [66285]

Mr. Jon Owen Jones

My right hon. Friend and I have held no such discussions with the Welsh Language Board.

In future this will become the responsibility of the National Assembly.

19. Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received regarding employment discrimination against non-Welsh speakers by Gwynedd county council; and if he will make a statement. [66288]

Mr. Michael

I have not personally received any representations since coming to office. My Department has received one representation. The Welsh Office has no power to investigate or intervene in local authority recruitment matters. Accordingly, the correspondent was advised to bring any concerns he might have to the attention of Gwynedd Council's Monitoring Officer.

In future this will become the responsibility of the National Assembly.

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