What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of any potential negative impact the one million Welsh speakers by 2050 target is having on the Welsh language?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | Answered on 01/09/2026
The target of one million Welsh speakers by 2050 has had a positive impact by setting a clear and ambitious direction for the growth of the Welsh language. While the number of speakers is an important measure, it is not enough on its own. The future of the Welsh language also depends on increasing the use of the language, strengthening intergenerational transmission, and ensuring that there are more opportunities for people to use Welsh in their daily lives.