To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will place in the Library copies of all correspondence between his Department and the Welsh Language Board.

No.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) on how many occasions he has met the chairman of the Welsh Language Board to discuss the affairs of the board;(2) when he last held discussions with the chairman of the Welsh Language Board; what was discussed; on how many occasions he has met the Welsh Language Board; and when his officials will next meet representatives of the Welsh Language Board to discuss the board's suggested legislation.

We have had one formal meeting with the chairman of the Welsh Language Board and his board. We have discussed issues relating to the board with the chairman on numerous occasions. Welsh Office officials meet representatives of the board as and when the need arises.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he proposes to make further appointments to the Welsh Language Board to restore the board to its original size.

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has no immediate plans to make further appointments.