Thank you to the Minister for the opportunity to discuss this important report today. I'd like to associate myself with the comments made by the Minister and Sam Kurtz in terms of Aled Roberts. Certainly, I think all Members here would agree that his work was respected and admired across the Senedd. The progress outlined in this report is testament to his excellent advocacy for the Welsh language, and it's important that that is recognised on all possible occasions.

I'd also like to echo what's already been said about the work of Gwenith Price, who continues in her role, for the time being. She, in very difficult circumstances, has continued with the work of the commissioner's office and continued to challenge Government, where necessary, but also continued with the positive work of promoting the Welsh language. I also want to wish Efa Gruffudd Jones every success, as she prepares to build on the firm foundations laid by Aled and Gwenith. I wish her well.

In terms of the report, this is the first report since the inception of the co-operation agreement between Plaid Cymru and Welsh Labour in November of last year. As a party, we're very proud to work with the Welsh Government to promote a number of key commitments on the prominence, use and accessibility of the Welsh language, to ensure that the Welsh language flourishes across the nation. I agree with you entirely—every time you say it, I repeat it—that the Welsh language belongs to all of us. It's an important message and one that we need to communicate. Certainly, we also need to ensure that the Welsh language is accessible to everyone and that everyone has that opportunity. There are so many things that you've outlined from the co-operation agreement, such as the Welsh language lessons and so on, but there are also challenges. We've discussed a number of challenges in terms of Welsh-medium education, and the Act will be very important in terms of ensuring not only that the Welsh language belongs to us all, but everyone has an opportunity to learn the language and to use the language and to enjoy the language, which is so important.

Although there is some room for optimism in this report, it's also clear that progress in other areas hasn't been as far-reaching as had originally been hoped. Specifically, the report emphasises the need for the objectives and spirit of 'Cymraeg 2050' to be at the heart of every statement, policy and act, if the Government is serious about reaching a million Welsh speakers. And on that basis, Minister, can I ask you to explain how you ensure that this is the case? Clearly, we've seen a decision in the High Court recently, in terms of the English-medium secondary school in the Swansea valley and the failure to assess the impact on Welsh-medium education in that area. How, therefore, are those kinds of things consistent with the 'Cymraeg 2050' strategy?

In her pre-appointment hearing, the new commissioner mentioned the need to prioritise collaboration and support in dealing with bodies subject to the Welsh language standards rather than naming and shaming in the first instance. And, although we recognise the importance of winning hearts and minds, it's also crucial that the commissioner is not prevented from using the robust regulatory mechanisms provided by the Measure in order to ensure that the standards are maintained and, where needed, strengthened. It's also worth emphasising that Welsh Government plans in 2017 to weaken the role of the commissioner in terms of regulatory powers had been harshly criticised at that time, and it's important that we don't waste valuable time rehashing old arguments. I was pleased to hear the Minister mention the importance of the regulatory role. So, I would ask for an assurance that the commissioner will be given all support to deliver the regulatory powers available to her and that she won't be reduced to a role of promotion alone.

Finally, Minister, I'd like to draw your attention to a recent case related to dental staff working for Bupa who were told not to converse through the medium of Welsh at work, which is contrary to the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. I'm sure you will have seen the statement by the commissioner's office last week on this issue. Do you agree that such cases highlight the need to extend and reinforce Welsh language standards as far as possible, including in the private sector? And will the Minister continue to work with us to deliver against these objectives as soon as possible? Thank you.