Written question WQ88723
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- First Minister
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 5 days
Question
Will the First Minister outline how the agreement with Cornwall will promote the use of Welsh and Cornish?
Answer
Answered by First Minister (Mark Drakeford)
Our ‘culture and language’ commitments within the agreement with Cornwall, Celtic Heritage – Cornwall-Wales Collaboration Agreement, will build on the strong relationship that we have developed over the years with Cornwall Council through the Indigenous, Minority and Lesser-Used Languages work sector of the British-Irish Council.
We will focus on sharing best practice in a range of areas relating to language revitalisation. Those areas include: increasing the use of our languages amongst young people, including the Siarter Iaith (Welsh Language Charter); area-based language profiles to support local intervention; place names; cultural projects with grant partners such as Urdd Gobaith Cymru and the National Eisteddfod and through initiatives such as Dydd Miwsig Cymru (Welsh Language Music Day); as well as early years provision, including developing the workforce and supporting parents.