Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:50 pm on 28 January 2020.
Thank you. In terms of education, I think what's important is that we try to persuade parents to send their children to Welsh-medium schools where that's possible. So, that’s why I think what's important is that we start at the beginning with nursery schools. That's why an additional £1 million went into opening additional nursery schools.
Of course, Anglesey has a target, as does Gwynedd, in terms of where they should be reaching in terms of the expansion in the number of people who speak Welsh in their areas. So, this has to be something that we discuss with them, rather than something that we impose on them, or require them to do without us having that conversation. That's why that process is ongoing at the moment. That conversation is being had about where the WESPs should be in the long term. We have 10 years now to ensure that we are in the right place. That 10-year planning is being done, and that conversation is being had.
In terms of the situation with Welsh for adults, I do think that a great deal of funding goes into this. I want to ensure that it is spent in the right way. I also want to ensure that there is an opportunity for learners to use the Welsh language once they've finished their courses. So, if anything, I want to look at whether we have struck the right balance to ensure that there are opportunities outside, once they finished their learning, to ensure that they have an opportunity to use the Welsh language. I haven't made a decision. I will be making a decision over the coming month, so that they do receive that assurance.