The First Minister has told AMs that £1.6million will be spent over the next two years to strengthen the link between the Welsh language and the economy and create more opportunities for people to use the language every day.
The First Minister has told AMs that £1.6million will be spent over the next two years to strengthen the link between the Welsh language and the economy and create more opportunities for people to use the language every day. £400,000 will be for a pilot to improve how businesses use Welsh.
Most of the rest of the money will develop the work of the existing Mentrau Iaith (Language Initiatives) around Wales, which encourage Welsh language activities. The policy states that councillors and other local leaders must take greater responsibility for the language. Other commitments include:
The consultation was launched in response to the results of the 2011 census, which showed an unexpected drop in the numbers of Welsh speakers. The First Minister said it's still a draft policy and he wants to hear from the public before a final announcement at the Eisteddfod.
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