Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education — Postponed from 8 November – in the Senedd at 1:55 pm on 15 November 2017.

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Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour 1:55, 15 November 2017

(Translated)

Certainly, at times you need the stick in addition to the carrot, I quite agree. But meanwhile, while we’re awaiting the new standards, for example on health—and I will be looking at those over the ensuing weeks—what is important, I believe, is that we keep the pressure on these private companies. I’ve already asked the officials in the department to ensure that I know of any cases where the companies aren’t going as far as they should so that I can write directly. I have asked whether I can write to Great Western Railway, for example, to ensure that we keep the pressure up on them. There is no reason whatsoever why they cannot demonstrate slightly more recognition of the Welsh language and its use as a matter of respect for our nation, and we will be keeping the pressure on these companies.