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Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Welsh Language Provision) 2025-10-14
14 October 2025
Lead MP
Alex Barros-Curtis
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Wales
Other Contributors: 1
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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