Decision details

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• Opposition party debates on a topic of their choice;

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The item started at 16.00

Voting on the motion and amendment under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5449 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises that the Welsh language is an economic driver and that its long term continuation as a community language depends on strong local and regional economic growth.

2. Recognises that expenditure by the Welsh Government and public bodies can have a real impact on the language.

3. Believes that the Welsh Government and its partners should develop area-based economic policies to support the language and maximise its economic benefit.

The motion without amendment was agreed.