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Part of 2. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:15 pm on 14 June 2016.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:15, 14 June 2016

(Translated)

The Welsh language is a priority for me as one who comes from an entirely Welsh-speaking family and one who has children attending a Welsh-medium school. Therefore, this is something that is prospering across Government, although there is a Minister that has individual responsibility for the language. There will be a full statement during Eisteddfod week on the details of how we are going to progress in this area. But, of course, we need to ensure that there is more Welsh-language education available. This is extremely important. In some parts of Wales, it is difficult to access Welsh-medium schools, particularly Welsh-medium comprehensives, which are occasionally a long way away from where people live. That needs to change in years to come, and that’s why there are plans in place by local authorities to ensure that change is secured—and also to ensure that the new national centre, which will assist Welsh for adults to prosper, does work effectively. But there will be a full statement during August.