Search Legislation

Welsh Language Act 1993

 Help about what version

What Version

 Help about advanced features

Advanced Features

Changes over time for: Welsh Language Act 1993 (Schedules only)

 Help about opening options

Version Superseded: 01/07/1999

Alternative versions:

Status:

Point in time view as at 21/12/1993.

Changes to legislation:

Welsh Language Act 1993 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 March 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Close

Changes to Legislation

Changes and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.

SCHEDULES

Section 4.

SCHEDULE 1U.K. THE BOARD

MembersU.K.

1U.K.The Secretary of State shall appoint one of the members of the Board to be chairman of the Board.

2(1)Subject to the following provisions, a member of the Board, and the chairman, shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.U.K.

(2)A person may at any time resign his office as a member or as chairman of the Board by notice in writing addressed to the Secretary of State.

(3)The Secretary of State may remove a member from office by notice in writing if—

(a)the member has been absent from meetings of the Board for a period of three consecutive months without the Board’s consent, or

(b)a bankruptcy order has been made against the member, or his estate has been sequestrated, or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors, or

(c)the Secretary of State is satisfied that the member is unable or unfit to discharge his functions as a member.

(4)If the chairman ceases to be a member of the Board he shall also cease to be chairman.

Remuneration of membersU.K.

3(1)The Board shall pay to its members such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.U.K.

(2)The Board may make such payments towards the provision of pensions to or in respect of its members as the Secretary of State may determine.

(3)If the Secretary of State determines that there are special circumstances which make it right that a person ceasing to hold office as a member of the Board should receive compensation, he may direct the Board to make to that person a payment of such amount as the Secretary of State may determine.

(4)The Secretary of State shall not make any determination under this paragraph without the approval of the Treasury.

Parliamentary disqualificationU.K.

4U.K.In Part II of Schedule 1 to the M1House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) the following entry shall be inserted at the appropriate place— “ Bwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg (the Welsh Language Board). ”

Marginal Citations

Parliamentary CommissionerU.K.

5In Schedule 2 to the M2Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments and authorities subject to investigation) the following entry shall be inserted at the appropriate place— “ Bwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg (Welsh Language Board). ”

Marginal Citations

ProcedureU.K.

6(1)The quorum of the Board and its procedure shall be such as the Board may determine.U.K.

(2)The validity of any proceedings of the Board shall not be affected by any defect in the appointment of any member or of the chairman, or by any vacancy in the office of chairman.

(3)The Secretary of State or a person appointed by him may attend meetings of the Board.

EvidenceU.K.

7U.K.A document purporting to be duly executed under the seal of the Board or to be signed on the Board’s behalf shall be received in evidence and shall be deemed to be so executed or signed unless the contrary is proved.

StaffU.K.

8U.K.In determining—

(a)the number of the Board’s staff,

(b)the remuneration, allowances and gratuities to be paid to or in respect of the staff, and

(c)the other terms and conditions of service of the staff,

the Board shall act only with the approval of the Secretary of State given with the consent of the Treasury.

9(1)Employment by the Board shall be included among the kinds of employment to which a scheme under section 1 of the M3Superannuation Act 1972 may apply; and, accordingly, in Schedule 1 to that Act (in which those kinds of employment are listed) at the end of the list of “Other Bodies” there shall be inserted— “ Bwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg (Welsh Language Board). ”U.K.

(2)The Board shall pay to the Treasury, at such times as the Treasury may direct, such sums as the Treasury may determine in respect of the increase attributable to sub-paragraph (1) above in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under that Act.

(3)Where a person employed by the Board—

(a)is, by reference to that employment, a participant in a scheme under section 1 of that Act, and

(b)becomes a member of the Board,

then, with the approval of the Secretary of State given with the consent of the Treasury, the Board may determine that his term of office as a member shall be treated for the purposes of the scheme as employment by the Board (whether or not any benefits are payable to or in respect of him by virtue of paragraph 3(2) above).

Marginal Citations

StatusU.K.

10U.K.The Board shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown; and the Board’s property shall not be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.

ExpensesU.K.

11U.K.The expenses of the Board, up to such amount as may be approved by the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury, may be defrayed by the Secretary of State.

AccountsU.K.

12(1)The Board shall keep proper accounts, and shall prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each accounting year.U.K.

(2)The statement of accounts shall contain such information and shall be in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the approval of the Treasury, direct.

(3)The Board shall send copies of the statement of accounts to the Secretary of State and to the Comptroller and Auditor General not later than the 31st August following the end of the accounting year to which the statement relates.

(4)The Comptroller and Auditor General shall examine, certify and report on the statement of accounts and shall lay copies of the statement and of his report before each House of Parliament.

(5)The Board’s accounting year shall be the period of twelve months ending with 31st March, except that the first accounting year shall be the period beginning with the day on which the Board is established and ending with the second 31st March following that date.

Annual reportsU.K.

13(1)As soon as possible after the end of each accounting year, the Board shall submit to the Secretary of State a report on the discharge of its functions during that year.U.K.

(2)The Secretary of State shall lay a copy of the Board’s annual report before each House of Parliament.

Section 35.

SCHEDULE 2U.K. Repeals

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 wholly in force: Sch. 2 partly in force at 21.12.1993 see s. 36(1); Sch. 2 wholly in force for specified purposes at 1.2.1994 by S.I. 1994/115, art. 2(2)

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
27 Hen. 8. c. 26.The Laws in Wales Act 1535.The whole Act, so far as unrepealed.
34 & 35 Hen. 8. c. 26.The Laws in Wales Act 1542.The whole Act, so far as unrepealed, except section 47.
9 & 10 Geo. 5. c. 21.The Ministry of Health Act 1919.Section 11(3).
5 & 6 Geo. 6. c. 40.The Welsh Courts Act 1942.The whole Act, so far as unrepealed.
1967 c. 66.The Welsh Language Act 1967.The whole Act, so far as unrepealed.
1977 c. 38.The Administration of Justice Act 1977.In Schedule 2, paragraph 2.
1985 c. 6.The Companies Act 1985.Section 21.In section 242(1) and 243(4) the words “Subject to section 255E (delivery of accounting documents in Welsh only),”.Section 255E.Section 351(3) and (4).In section 351(5), paragraph (c) and the word “and” immediately preceding it.In Schedule 9, in paragraph 7(3) of Part II, the words “Subject to section 255E (delivery of accounting documents in Welsh only),”.
1985 c. 50.The Representation of the People Act 1985.In Schedule 4, paragraph 85(a).
1993 c. 10.The Charities Act 1993.In sections 5(2) and 68(1), the words “in English”.

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Point in Time: This becomes available after navigating to view revised legislation as it stood at a certain point in time via Advanced Features > Show Timeline of Changes or via a point in time advanced search.

Close

See additional information alongside the content

Geographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

Timeline of Changes

This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.

Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources