Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 2:29 pm on 20 November 2019.

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Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru 2:29, 20 November 2019

(Translated)

It's clear to me—and I know that you disagree with this—that cases such as these mean that we need to revisit legislation relating to the Welsh language in the private sector.

One area where the current legislation allows you to act today to promote workforces where staff can work through the medium of Welsh and safeguard their rights to use the Welsh language unhindered is in the workforces of housing associations. You will be aware that I've raised the position of Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd many a time with you, Minister. This body has a language scheme and it is committed to maintaining a Welsh language internal administration, and has also pledged that any member of staff can communicate in Welsh or English to support this policy. However, Adra—Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd previously—once again is recruiting for a managerial post where Welsh language skills aren’t essential. The truth is that there is nothing that can be done to hold this body to account, because no standards have been set in relation to housing associations. Draft regulations are collecting dust in your drawer. When will you be introducing standards for housing associations?