§ 18. Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received in favour of Welsh being included as a subject in the curriculum binding upon schools in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsWe have received about 100 representations which refer to the position of the Welsh language within the national curriculum, of which 25W approximately three-quarters favour the inclusion of Welsh as a core or foundation subject throughout Wales. We are still considering our response to these representations.