Radio Ceredigion, less Welsh?

Radio Ceredigion.pngLanguage activists have criticised Radio Ceredigion's attempt to reduce its Welsh output.Campaign group Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society) raised concerns when the management of the company was transferred to a company in Arberth, Pembrokeshire. This is a further step backwards and the Government needs to intervene, say the campaigners.Bethan Williams, Chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg commented:"Not only is Radio Ceredigion trying to reduce its Welsh language output, but Real Radio has had a licence to broadcast to the whole of Wales without stating any either, there's no doubt that the situation is deteriorating substantially."The Welsh Government can tighten the rules and language policies of OFCOM to ensure that there are no further cutbacks - that needs to be done straight away."Bethan Williams added:"In an area where over half the population speaks Welsh, Radio Ceredigion should, like every local radio station in Wales, reflect the demand rather than cutting it. There is been an explosion in the range of stations which are available in English, while Welsh language provision has declined severely. This experience strengthens the case for devolving responsibility for broadcasting to Wales."