HL Deb 10 June 2004 vol 662 cc41-2WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 22 April (WA 55), whether the Republic of Ireland's Official Languages Act 2003 applies to all implementation bodies which have locations in the Republic of Ireland. [HL2733]

Baroness Amos

The Government understand that the Official Languages Act 2003 applies to those activities of the bodies that occur in the Republic of Ireland.

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 6 May (WA 125) concerning the Republic of Ireland's Official Languages Act 2003, when the code of practice reflecting the legal and policy frameworks established in both jurisdictions will be ready; whether a copy will be placed in the Library of the House; and whether it will refer to the Official Languages Act 2003. [HL2945]

Baroness Amos

The code of practice is currently in preparation. When it is finalised it is likely that it will refer to the Official Languages Act 2003.

I will ensure that copies are placed in the Library of the House.