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Consultation Response: Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill. Amongst the points raised, we said: “Language and culture create self-esteem, nurture self-confidence, define identity and improve quality of life. It is an extremely important principle for Gaelic speakers that the right to use the language […]

Public Consultation Response: Financial Memorandum of the Scottish Languages Bill

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament’s consultation, Financial Memorandum of the Scottish Languages Bill. Amongst the points raised, we said: “The Financial Memorandum outlines, at paragraph 6, that “This is a Bill to ensure that there is a structure in place across government and the wider Scottish Administration to meet the […]

Consultation Response: Democracy Matters

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Democracy Matters. Amongst points raised, we said: “There is a need for participation, inclusion and acknowledgement of Gaelic needs and Gaelic matters in areas which have Gaelic communities.” The full response can be accessed here.