THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 27 2017 Like us on Facebook facebook.com/thecarmarthenshireherald Eluned Morgan


Mid & West Labour AM IT’S WELCOME news that


Devichand and Antony Jones, to name but the two most prominent members of the role of shame. To continue with W.J. Phillips’s


words, which seem remarkably and tragically prescient: “This group was fond of the term ‘linguistic apartheid’ and prophesied that the creation of bilingual schools would lead to a situation similar to that which prevailed in Ulster.” Yes, quite, Cllr Kim Thomas. At least when you’re scrabbling


in the bargain basement for the most offensive way of expressing yourself, Kimbo, try to be original. Apparent pig ignorance of history is


no excuse. Cadno passes over the Eeyore-ish


contribution of Jeff Edmunds, which was most noticeable for him ignoring the potentially deadly suggestion made immediately before him by Cllr Giles Morgan that the vote be deferred to a later date. Of course, were Cadno cynical,


he would suggest that those ‘sound electoral reasons’ he identifies above and the opportunity to thump the tub were to blame for Labour passing up the opportunity to follow Cllr Morgan’s suggestion in good time. All those prepared words and poses, readers: it would have been a shame to waste them. On the benefits of bilingualism,


which is the aim of a Welsh-medium primary education, Cadno can think of nothing better than the following observation: “To truly love a language, it’s vital to know more than one. The monoglot usually accepts language as little more than communication.


a means of Bi l ingual


s p e a k e r s c o n s t a n t l y compare


the


endless delights in the unique personalities of languages


they


know.” This is true,


and not any less true by being uttered by a Labour MP - Paul Flynn. Interestingly,


succeeded by Lee Waters in the post, told an interesting story about Paul Flynn when he reviewed the autobiography of the MP from which the above quote is lifted. John Osmond wrote: “After he gave


the Llywydd y Dydd (President of the Day) address at the 1988 Eisteddfod in Newport, he received a ‘sulphuric letter’ from Carmarthen Labour MP Alan Williams denouncing him because ‘you have given your blessing to all the illegal activities of Cymdeithas yr Iaith and the Welsh Nationalists’.” Ah, the Labour Party in Wales – or at least in Llanelli. Cadno is used to politicians


scraping the bottom of the barrel, but the way in which some Labour members approached the issue of Welsh-medium education revealed that the truth about some councillors is that they are happy to glad hand, spout fine words, and pay lip services to grand projects and big visions, but unprepared to follow through on them in practice At least things have moved on an


inch or two. Instead of unremitting hostility, it is prepared to parade a policy on Welsh in education in the hope that they are never actually required to deliver on it. Labour’s attitude to the Welsh language is a little like St Augustine’s to the temptations of the flesh. ‘Grant me chastity and continence, O Lord, but not yet’...


over £1.2 million will be invested in maternity and neonatal services at Glangwili Hospital. I’ve visited the maternity units at both Withybush Hospital and Glangwili and I’m pleased that this money is available. It will help improve the neonatal


unit and labour ward at Glangwili, something that’s much needed. Expectant mums and dads need to know they will continue to receive the very best care in a facility that can accommodate new parents and babies from Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The staff have also been working in a difficult environment – they’ve been doing a great job despite the cramped conditions. When I met the Health Board Chief Executive recently, I told him of people’s ongoing concerns regarding patient transport. This investment will also help make the hospital more accessible to patients. I asked the Chief Executive, Steve Moore, to assure me that everything


was being done to minimise the impact of the temporary reduced opening hours of the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Withybush, so I was reassured to learn that the temporary changes to paediatric services at Withybush Hospital have been working and that progress is being made on recruitment. Let’s hope this means the children’s service there will be back to full strength very soon. The Labour Welsh Government


will invest £36m to reduce infant class sizes and raise standards, we were told this week. Reducing class sizes is one part of our mission to improve standards by targeting classes where teaching and learning needs to improve and where there are high levels of deprivation. I want to see opportunities extended for all our young people. There is a positive connection between smaller classes and results, particularly for pupils from poorer backgrounds. This is most significant for younger children,


which is why the investment is aimed at infant class sizes. Wales’ first ever Bus Summit


is bringing the bus industry and others together to look at how they can work more effectively together to deliver the best, most robust bus service possible. There is no question that 2016 was a mixed year for the bus industry in Wales; the demise of some service providers left communities, services and bus users vulnerable, including here in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. The Economy Secretary has said the summit will look at longer term solutions to deliver a quality service across Wales. This includes hearing how young people can be encouraged to increase their bus travel. If you have ideas on this or on any other issues, I hope you’ll write to me at my constituency office - 19 Cartlett, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH or at facebook.com/elunedmorganam.


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By Rhys Llywelyn


Hybu Cig Cymru A banquet for Chinese New Year


HCC’s Market Development Manager WILL you be joining


Chinese communities across the world to celebrate the Chinese New Year this weekend? Welsh inhabitants in Hong


Kong can enjoy a taste of home in a recently founded branch of HCC’s Welsh Lamb Club in the city.


The club includes chefs and


restaurateurs who are dedicated to sourcing and using the finest PGI Welsh Lamb on their menus. At a reception at Hong Kong’s Grissini Restaurant at the Grand Hyatt, HCC Chief Executive Gwyn Howells inducted four new members into the Welsh Lamb Club – chefs Albert Au, Calvin Soh and Kenneth Law, and restaurant manager Kevin Lee.


The establishment of a Welsh a


former Head of the IWA, John Osmond, who was


Lamb Club branch in Asia is a sure sign that the brand is


growing in this influential market. The most recent members of our Welsh Lamb Club represent four top-quality restaurants across Hong Kong and Macau who are committed to serving the very best PGI Welsh Lamb, and will act as powerful ambassadors for our product. An increasing number of


retailers in Hong Kong also stock PGI Welsh Lamb and discussions have been taking place with leading food importers to expand the market for both Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef. A strong presence in Hong


Kong and Macau is potentially an important foothold for the future. We will continue to work with the Welsh Government towards gaining access for red meat exports to the huge neighbouring market in mainland China. Back home, your local


Chinese may be closed this weekend due to New Year celebrations. If you’re concerned about


how you’ll survive a Saturday night without a treat from the takeaway, HCC has devised a long list of Asian-inspired dishes to fulfil your desire for Chinese cuisine. Not sure where to start?


Take a look at the www. eatwelshlambandwelshbeef. com website for lots of mouth- watering recipes,


including


Welsh Lamb Kebabs with BBQ sauce; Crispy Welsh Lamb Breast with Fivespice; Citrus Welsh Beef Stir-fry; and Chinese Style Welsh Meatball Broth.


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