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Welsh Language

Hywel Williams: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when his Department last published a Welsh language scheme in accordance with the provisions of the Welsh Language Act 1993; and at which web addresses such schemes can be accessed in (a) Welsh and (b) English. [31171]

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Justine Greening: HM Treasury, along with other Government Departments, is not considered a “public body” under the provisions of the Welsh Language Act (section 21), meaning that it is not required to prepare Welsh language schemes.

The Treasury does produce translated texts on request.