[lg policy] Wales' first Welsh Language Commissioner appointed

[Harold Schiffman]

Wales' first Welsh Language Commissioner appointed

    by Lisa Jones, WalesOnline
    Oct 5 2011



A Carmarthen-born academic has been appointed as Wales' first Welsh
Language Commissioner. Meri Huws, chairwoman of the Welsh Language
Board since 2004, is expected to deliver the Welsh Government's new
regulatory system, to ensure Welsh language services are delivered to
the public.

The Commissioner will also advise the Welsh Government and other
bodies on language policy and will have the powers to condict
inquiries into matters relating to the Welsh language.

First Minister, Carwyn Jones said: "This important new post will be
critical to delivering the Welsh Government's vision of a thriving and
vibrant Welsh language."

Ms Huws,said: "I will look to build on the good work that has been
done by the Welsh Language Board and others to strengthen the Welsh
language and ensure that it continues to thrive."

The Minister for Education, Skills and Welsh Language, Leighton Andrews, said:

"I look forward to working with Ms Huws in the future. She can now
have an early input into the important work that lies ahead and help
us plan for the establishment of her office, for which preparations
are already being made through discussions between the Welsh
Government and the Welsh Language Board."

Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/education-news/2011/10/05/wales-first-welsh-language-commissioner-appointed-91466-29545861/#ixzz1a0Znw3wZ


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