Commenting on the news that a Senedd committee report has outlined how plans for a million Welsh speakers by 2050 will fail without a substantial increase in teachers speaking the language, Welsh Conservative Shadow Welsh Language Minister, Samuel Kurtz MS said:
“With uncertainty over the deliverability of the one million Welsh speakers by 2050 target, this report highlights the fundamental flaw in achieving this goal.
“Teacher recruitment, be that Welsh or English medium, isn’t at the level that’s required.
“While hardworking educational staff try their very best, it’s fundamental now that the Welsh Government redoubles its focus on their Cymraeg 2050 ambition, paying close attention to the report’s recommendations.”
