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Vision for future outlined by Welsh Language Commissioner

Efa Gruffudd Jones spoke at the Wrecsam National Eisteddfod today (Monday, August 4) and shared her plans for the next five years. Her recently published strategic plan focuses on children and young people, health and care, and the workplace as priority areas for action. Ms Jones said: "I have stated on several occasions that my ambition as Commissioner goes beyond a narrow interpretation of what is expected of me by the Welsh Language Measure, and I am keen to lead an organisation that does more and contributes more significantly to wider language planning work. "What has been outlined in our strategic plan and manifesto clearly shows the direction we want to take and our ambition in terms of the language." The commissioner presented her vision during a panel event in the Cymdeithasau pavilion. Deio Owen, president of the National Union of Students Cymru, welcomed the focus on younger generations. Mr Owen said: "It is disappointing to see statistics that are constantly published showing a decline in the number of Welsh speakers. "But that doesn't equate to using the language consistently. "I welcome the commissioner's intentions to prioritise children and young people and also the workplaces as young people have access to Welsh throughout their school days." The panel included representatives from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the National Union of Students Cymru, and Wrexham University.