7. Welsh Conservatives Debate: The Welsh language

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:33 pm on 1 March 2023.

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Photo of Gareth Davies Gareth Davies Conservative 4:33, 1 March 2023

(Translated)

Thank you very much, acting Llywydd. It’s a pleasure to participate in this debate this afternoon, and though I can speak Welsh when I put my mind to it, I don’t usually speak as much Welsh as I should, perhaps. I think in English, therefore, I’d have to think twice if I hear or speak Welsh.

As everyone’s heard through this debate, the Welsh language is at the heart of our nation, and it is important that we safeguard and promote the language. Although we all want Wales to be a bilingual nation, unfortunately—