Welcoming the first Welsh-language Cabinet meeting

Cymdeithas yr Iaith has welcomed the fact that the cabinet was conducted in Welsh for the first time ever and is “looking forward” to seeing the government take action for the Welsh language. 

Mirain Owen, communications vice-chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith said: 

“The fact that yesterday’s cabinet meeting was conducted through the medium of Welsh for the first time ever is an important and historic step that gives the language status at the highest level of government.

“We look forward to seeing the Plaid Cymru government taking concrete action for the Welsh language. As well as all the commitments in the 100 Day Plan, we expect them to introduce a Property Act early in the Senedd term that will ensure people’s right to a home, introduce dedicated areas of higher density of Welsh speakers, and urgently implement all the recommendations of the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities.

“We also want to see steps taken now to ensure that all children receive Welsh-medium education in the future, to continue the work of introducing legal rights to use Welsh in all public and private services, and to ensure the language’s place across all media by creating a broadcasting and communications regime for Wales.

“This is the opportunity to turn the tide in favour of the Welsh language and our communities. Community representatives from all over Wales will call on the new government to seize this opportunity at a rally in Porthmadog on 4 July.”