First Minsiter Mark Drakeford has announced that Efa Gruffudd Jones is the new Welsh Language Commissioner. She will take up the position in January 2023, taking over the role from the late Aled Roberts.
For the last 18 years Ms Jones has been the former chief executive of the youth movement Urdd Gobaith Cymru and currently stands as the chief executive of Y Ganolfan Dysgu Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (the National Centre for Learning Welsh). In her new role, the Commissioner will help increase the provision of services in Welsh and the use of the language, as well as upholding the rights of Welsh speakers.
Ms Jones became the favourite out of nine candidates. In a pre-appointment hearing before the Senedd Culture Committee last Thursday, Efa Gruffudd Jones shared her aims if she were appointed as commissioner.
