News from Welsh Labour

Welsh Labour Statement on the Welsh Language LCO

Alun Davies AM, Welsh Labour’s Heritage spokesperson said: “I warmly welcome the publication of the draft Welsh Language LCO.

“This LCO is not the legislation, but rather about the power to legislate. It follows Welsh Labour’s clear manifesto commitment to ensure that the National Assembly has the powers that it needs to ensure equality between the English and Welsh languages, and to promote the use of Welsh.

“I hope that we will have a good and thorough debate on this request for legislative competence and then I look forward to the Welsh Assembly Government legislating following extensive consultation.

“Welsh Labour has a strong and enduring commitment to the future of the language. Our ambition is to create a truly bilingual country where both our national languages are treated with respect and dignity. This request for legislative powers falls easily within the overall devolution settlement and will help us achieve this ambition.”

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