Members of Cymdeithas yr Iaith will join in St David’s Day protests today as the National Assembly’s new chamber is officially opened. Cymdeithas will draw the attention of Rhodri Morgan and his government to the need for new legislation to protestthe Welsh language.

"The Welsh language should be the first subject to be legislated upon when more powers are transferred to the Assembly in 2007. The Labour Party is continuing to ignore the fact that Rhodri Morgan said in 1993 that he was in favour of further legislation on the Welsh language. With the opening of the new transparent Senedd, where the people of Wales can see straight through the windows, now is the time for accountability for our citizens.""Today is an important day for everybody in Wales. It’s a day to celebrate our nationhood and a significant day in our political history. Welsh is an integral part of these celebrations. On such a day of national importance, it’s imperative to stress that the Welsh language belongs to us all. To anyone who chooses to make their home in Wales. Every citizen of Wales should be able to feel ownership of the Welsh language."The protest in Cardiff Bay comes just two days after Cymdeithas unveiled a billboard outside the Assembly buildings, aimed at reminding Rhodri Morgan and his government of their promises in relation to the language.