Written questions

Census: Welsh Language

Lords · Question HL2487 · Tabled 12 Nov 2024 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 26 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what conversations they have had with the Welsh Government about seeking to include statistics on the number of people resident in England who can speak, read or write in the Welsh language in the 2031 census.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Twycross, 26 Nov 2024

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.Please see the letter attached from the National Statistician and Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority. The Rt Hon. the Lord WigleyHouse of LordsLondonSW1A 0PW 18 Nov...