At 9.30 Tuesday March 17^th a deputation from Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg will give evidence before the Committee considering the LCO on the Welsh language. The evidence on behalf of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg will be given by Menna Machreth (Chair), Sioned Haf (Campaigns Officer) and Sian Howys Policy Co-ordinator on Welsh language Act). In its evidence Cymdeithas emphasises the welsh language must be given official status. It will also call for statutary rights to use the Welsh language in the public, private and voluntary sectors. There will also be a demand for a Language Commissioner.Cymdeithas evidence to Welsh Assembly Committee (PDF - Welsh)

Menna Machreth, Chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg said:"We will argue strongly that all legislative powers for the Welsh language should be transferred from London to Cardiff. We will also demand that the legislation will cover all persons or bodies that provides goods, services or commodities for the public in Wales. There should also be a very clear emphasis on the right to use and speak Welsh in every sphere of life. The right to Welsh medium education, and the right to speak Welsh in the work-place should be central to any legislation."Sioned Haf, Campaigns Officer for Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg said:"Our evidence will not only prove that Welsh is treated as a second class language at the moment but that there will also be no exodus of firms and businesses from Wales if a Welsh Language act is passed. Neither will there be a reluctance on their behalf to move to our country."