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Oral Answers to Questions

Siân C. James Excerpts
Wednesday 17th October 2012

(11 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Siân C. James Portrait Mrs Siân C. James (Swansea East) (Lab)
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I know that the right hon. Gentleman is a great proponent of the Welsh language, but I urge him to ensure that in all aspects and in all avenues of work within the Palace of Westminster the Welsh language is given the respect it so rightly deserves. I hope that this type of thing is not going to happen again.

David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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The hon. Lady has identified a problem that needs to be resolved, in that the Welsh Language Commissioner is, of course, a position that was created by the Welsh Assembly. It is important that in the non-devolved areas sufficient support should be given to the Welsh language, and I am pleased to report that my office is prepared and anxious to undertake that duty.