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Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Welsh Language Provision) 2025-10-14

14 October 2025 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Alex Barros-Curtis Lab Cardiff West

Wales

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At a glance

Alex Barros-Curtis raised concerns about registration of births, deaths and marriages (welsh language provision) 2025-10-14 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves a Bill to require birth, death, and marriage certificates in Wales to be issued bilingually.
  • Emphasises the historical context of similar Bills presented by Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru members.
  • Mentions constituent Afryl Davies whose husband did not receive his death certificate in bilingual format despite being a proud Welsh speaker.

How the debate unfolded

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Opened the debate

Alex Barros-Curtis Lab Cardiff West

Moves a Bill to require birth, death, and marriage certificates in Wales to be issued bilingually. Emphasises the historical context of similar Bills presented by Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru members. Mentions constituent Afryl Davies whose husband did not receive his death certificate in bilingual format despite being a proud Welsh speaker.

Other contributors (1)
  • Alex Barros-Curtis Lab Cardiff West

    Discusses the issue of birth, death and marriage certificates not being issued bilingually for people living in Wales or Welsh-speaking individuals in England. Cites examples such as Afryl Davies who had to fight for her husband's death certificate in bilingual format. Emphasises the importance of the Welsh language having parity with English.

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