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Mr. Butler
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales by what percentage Government support for the Welsh language has increased since 1978–79.
Mr. Roberts
In 1990–91 direct Government support for the Welsh language will total £5·87 million. This compares with £349,542 in 1978–79; a cash increase of 1,579 per cent. or 580 per cent. in real terms.