SPANISH THREAT OF DIRECT RULE ON LANGUAGE IN CATALONIA

Early day motion 969, tabled 22 February 2018 by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 21 members.

That this House condemns the Spanish Government's plans to impose direct rule over language provision in Catalonian schools; recognises that Catalonia is an autonomous self-governing community and reserves the right to ensure Catalan is the working language used in its schools; rejects the Spanish Government's plans which would divide Catalonian students on a language basis; and urges the Government to make representations to the Spanish Government to respect the will of the people of Catalonia and find a peaceful and democratic solution to the ongoing instability.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 13, Plaid Cymru 4, Labour 2, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.