Clause 2 - General function
Children Bill [Lords]
4:30 pm
Ms Julie Morgan (Cardiff North, Labour)
I support the thrust of the amendment. My constituency also has a vast number of children who attend Welsh language schools. There is definitely a need, should they receive any service from the commissioner based in England, for a Welsh language scheme. Every effort should be made to communicate in the language of the home—the child's
first language. I certainly support the sentiments informing the amendment, and I support what the hon. Member for Caernarfon has said.
I should have thought, however, that the matter was already covered by the Welsh Language Board. I believe that other Departments and organisations which are based in England but whose operations cover Wales, such as the Department for Work and Pensions, provide Welsh language schemes. I am sure that the Minister will be able to enlighten us.