P-06-1336 Free Welsh lessons for everyone who wants to learn the language in Wales

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This petition was submitted by Elfed Wyn ap Elwyn, having collected a total of 858 signatures.

Text of Petition:                    

Many people in Wales are very keen to learn Welsh, and people who live here and people who move to our country want to see the language flourish and grow. But a great many people also find it difficult to afford Welsh lessons, and using Duolingo is not a suitable learning method for everyone. Therefore, we need to ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to learn Welsh without having to worry about the cost, and that there is also an appropriate method for people to learn.

Additional Information:

In order to achieve a million Welsh speakers, we need to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn the language.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 11/09/2023.

The Committee considered the petition and noted the previous response from the Minister which was clear that there are no plans to provide free Welsh Learning provision for everyone, and the recent detailed response from the Centre for Welsh Learning outlining the range of options, specific free support and the range of financial support available. In light of this Members agreed to close the petition and thank the petitioner.

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 05/06/2023.

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Dwyfor Meirionnydd
• Mid and West Wales

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