<p>Historical Place Names</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:01 pm on 8 November 2016.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:01, 8 November 2016

(Translated)

That’s something that we have considered, but when we looked at it—there are more names changed from English to Welsh than from Welsh to English. As a result, in what way, therefore, would it be possible to police this through the planning regime? I’m not in favour of changing Welsh names to English names—place names, that is. Having said that, the Welsh Language Commissioner has established a panel to provide her with advice and recommendations about the way in which we can ensure that our heritage in the Welsh language is safeguarded.