St Piran’s Day

Opened the debate

Perran Moon, the MP for Camborne and Redruth, marked the upcoming St Piran's day, a significant celebration for the Cornish community. He highlighted the importance of St Piran's day in uniting the Cornish diaspora and celebrating the patron saint of Cornwall, St Piran. Moon also discussed the recognition of the Cornish language, Kernewek, and the need for more accurate measures of poverty in Cornwall. He emphasised the importance of devolution for Cornwall, including housing, transport, and economic development. Moon concluded by stressing the need for addressing Cornwall's unique challenges and leveraging its opportunities in critical minerals, renewable energy, and other strategic sectors.

Government Response

The Minister recognised St Piran’s day as an important celebration for Cornwall, highlighting the county’s industrial legacy and its future in clean and renewable energy. She acknowledged Cornwall’s unique cultural status and the challenges faced by its residents. The Minister emphasised the Government’s commitment to devolution, investment, and support for housing, transport, and regional languages. She mentioned the £30 million Kernow fund and the £39 billion social and affordable house building programme. The Minister also discussed the Government’s support for recovery from recent storms and the importance of connecting with history through regional languages. She thanked the MP for Camborne and Redruth for his advocacy and expressed commitment to working closely with Cornish MPs to unlock the county’s potential.