Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg today welcomed a survey published by The Welsh Language Board, which shows that over 80% of the population thinks that the Welsh language is important. The survey shows the significant support by the majority of people in Wales to normalise the Welsh Language, and the desire to create a truly bilingual Country. Menna Machreth, Chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg said:"The result of this survey is further evidence of the desire amongst the citizens of Wales, to be a truly bilingual country. This entails that every sector, including the private sector, are included in this vision. There is not a single reason as to why the Heritage Minister Alun Ffred Jones, whilst presenting evidence before the Welsh Select Committee, should not ensure that full powers for the Welsh Language are moved from Westminster to the Welsh Assembly."

"He must prove that he is listening to the voice of the people of Wales, and not to condescend to the business lobby in Cardiff Bay that oppose establishing rights for the Welsh Language in Wales. If the Assembly does not receive these fundamental powers, our rights will be blocked."Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg will be holding a Rally calling for all powers for the Welsh Language to be transferred to create a Comprehensive Language Measure.Cymdeithas yr Iaith Rally - The Senedd, Cardiff Bay, 2pm Saturday 16th of May'Right to a Comprehensive Language Measure : Powers for the Language in Wales'Adam Price MP, Hywel Teifi Edwards, Catrin Dafydd, Angharad Mair