Peter Hain meets Welsh Language Group Mudiadau

8 Feb 2010 12:41 PM Secretary of State for Wales Peter Hain today Monday 8 February met Welsh language group Mudiadau ‘Dathlu’r Gymraeg’ to discuss progress with the Welsh Language Legislative Competence Order (LCO) after it is considered at Privy Council this week.Speaking following the constructive meeting, Mr Hain said: “This is the first time I have met with Mudiadau and I welcomed the opportunity to hear their views on the Welsh Language LCO and its next steps.  We had a very warm discussion.

“The Order is important to all people in Wales, Welsh speaking and non-Welsh speaking, businesses, employees and the voluntary sector. The Order will be considered at the Privy Council meeting on Wednesday, and once it is made the Welsh Assembly Government will then have the tools to introduce its Measure shortly.

“I will continue to work with the Welsh Assembly Government on consent they require from the UK Government for proposals which impact on Minister of the Crown consent. We all play an important role in ensuring that our contribution on the development of Welsh language services continues”.

Mudiadau ‘Dathlu’r Gymraeg’ represents 17 organisations and societies in Wales, including the Urdd, Mentrau Iaith Cymru, the Welsh Folk Song Society and Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg.