PROTECTION OF NATIONAL LANGUAGE

Early day motion 1966, tabled 18 April 2006 by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic and Labour Party). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes that the use of the Scottish Gaelic language in Scotland and the Welsh language in Wales is protected and promoted by legislation but this is not the case regarding the Irish language in Northern Ireland; and calls on the Government to introduce legislation to promote and protect the Irish language in Northern Ireland.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.