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    Manx Government Departments reminded of language policies - 10-08-97

    The 1997 AGM of the Celtic League "deplored" the failure of some Manx (Isle of Man) government departments to give prominence to the Manx language on their signs and vehicles. The Isle of Man Constabulary (Department of Home Affairs) were noted as an example.

     Delegates from Brittany, Ireland and Wales expressed surprise at the situation as a report from the Manx delegates in an earlier conference session had acknowledged the support for Manx and its progress in the Islands Schools under the auspice of the Department of Education and its Manx Language development team.

     League Assistant Secretary, Mark Kermode, explained that whilst some departments had a creditable record, the resolution was aimed at reminding those who thought they could ignore the policy of the Manx government on the issue.

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