Monmouth MP David Davies has spoken out against plans put forward by the Welsh Language Commissioner and the Welsh Government, which would prioritise the Welsh language on road signs in Monmouthshire.
Monmouth MP David Davies said:
“At present elected councils can decide whether Welsh or English should come first on signs depending on how widely spoken Welsh is. The system puts local people in charge and has been widely accepted."
"Forcing Councils to prioritise Welsh on all signs will be incredibly unpopular especially in areas like Monmouthshire".
"The proposals were tucked away in reports that few will have read. They will cause irritation and possibly even danger to drivers who will have to have less time to take in the information being proffered. "
As a Welsh speaker myself I support the language and was delighted to learn that the Eisteddfod will be coming to Abergavenny in 2016. However there is a fine line between encouraging people to learn Welsh or coercing them and this crosses the line."
“I will be writing to the Welsh Government and the Welsh Language Commissioner to oppose these nonsensical plans in the strongest possible terms.”