Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 62501

Cornish Language

Tabled: 24 June 2025
Answered: 2 July 2025

Question

Anna Gelderd

LabourSouth East Cornwall

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress she has made on extending the protection of the Cornish language from Part II to Part III of the European Charter for Regional and Minority Languages.

Answer

Alex Norris
The government recognises the importance of protecting and celebrating the unique cultural heritage and minority languages which exist in the UK. We note the request for greater recognition and protection for the Cornish language and we continue to suppor...

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