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Proceeding contribution from Albert Owen (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 14 October 2009. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language).


National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language)

The hon. Lady talks about the importance of the Welsh language and communities. Communities on Anglesey, especially around the RAF base, have a large contingent of English-speaking people. The language of that base is English for most people, for instruction and everything else. However, the RAF has a great relationship and link with the Welsh-language policies of the area, including in the schools. I think she is raising alarm. Does she not accept that such military bases can co-exist with Welsh communities? As a party—the only party in the House—that has given full commitment to St. Athan, we are in a position to speak from experience and our policies.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
WGC c33 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons Grand Committees
Subjects
Legislative competence National Assembly for Wales Wales Welsh language Welsh Affairs Committee
Legislation
National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language) Order 2010
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk