The Official Languages Scheme for the Sixth Senedd - Draft for consultation

In accordance with the National Assembly for Wales (Official Languages) Act 2012, the Senedd Commission is required to adopt and publish an Official Languages Scheme setting out the steps it proposes to take to comply with duties under section 2 of the Act, and to review its Official Languages Scheme after each election.

The Commission is also required to consult on any the content of the scheme following the review.

The Senedd Commission formally agreed the content of this draft scheme for consultation at its meeting on 31 January 2022.

We would like to hear stakeholders’ opinions on the scheme.

Providing Written Evidence

The Senedd has two official languages, Welsh and English.

In line with the Senedd’s Official Languages Scheme the Commission requests that documents or written responses to consultations intended for publication or use in Senedd proceedings are submitted bilingually. When documents or written responses are not submitted bilingually, we will publish in the language submitted, stating that it has been received in that language only.

We expect other organisations to implement their own standards or schemes and to comply with their statutory obligation.

Please see guidance for those providing evidence for committees.

Disclosure of information

Please ensure that you have considered the Senedd Commission’s policy on disclosure of information before submitting information to the Commission.