Agenda item

1.   That the Chief Executive be authorised to submit a the proposed response, in relation to the Welsh Government’s, Welsh Language Bill consultation.

2.   That the Chief Executive be given delegated authority to make any necessary changes to the response, in addition to any changes suggested at Scrutiny Committee, as a result of any additional information obtained from Officers.

3.   That the Head of Corporate Strategy and Democratic Services draft a response to the Welsh Government, which will reflect Members views in relation to the Welsh Governments proposed Welsh Language Bill.

Decision:

That the views of the Scrutiny Committee form the basis of the Authority’s response to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the Welsh Language Bill.

Reason for Decision:

To ensure the Council’s views on the proposals for a Welsh Language Bill are conveyed to the Welsh Government.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.