So, as the Member quite rightly points out, Welsh in education strategic plans are central to the growth in Welsh-medium education and is one of the key factors in terms of helping us achieve our ambition of a million Welsh speakers by 2050. As part of those WESP requirements, local authorities must have a statement on the availability of Welsh-medium provision in relation to home-to-school transport in order to promote access to education and training through the medium of Welsh.

In the case of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Ystalyfera in Neath Port Talbot, there is no equivalent access to Welsh-medium education as compared to English-medium education, as we've heard. And such issues relating to travelling distance for the individuals who wish to continue with their post-16 education through the medium of Welsh does place them at a disadvantage. So, we would certainly be concerned about the negative impact that the introduction of the proposed changes might have on the number of students following post-16 courses through the medium of Welsh, and we have sought reassurances from the local authority that all possible options are being considered to remove those financial barriers to ensure that Welsh-medium education is supported within the whole county.