4. Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Cymraeg 2050

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:29 pm on 13 July 2021.

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Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour 4:29, 13 July 2021

(Translated)

I thank Buffy Williams for that question, and I think that the fact that some of it was in Welsh is fantastic.

In terms of what we're doing to encourage people to learn Welsh, a lot of the work that Mudiad Meithrin do is having a great and positive impact on the numbers attending Welsh-medium schools. So, investing further in that sector is very important. The ambition that we've set for local authorities for provision over the next period is going to contribute to that, but there is also a role for FE and HE and lifelong learning, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity at every part of their lives to access Welsh-medium education and learning Welsh. That's vital, and we're going to continue, as the work programme describes, to support that work over the coming period.