Member

More than that—I note at this point that I am taking account of the intervention that was made earlier; it is critical that we bear in mind these two other points—the point has been made by Welsh committee members that the provision of these services would place a strain on mental health provision and, in particular, mental health provision for those who are Welsh-speaking. The indigenous languages of this United Kingdom are a cause dear to my heart, and in government I did everything possible to support Gaelic and Welsh. Some might say that this is a recondite concern; I see it as going to the heart of respecting difference, devolution and the strength of our United Kingdom. The fact that some in this Chamber might not consider it important—I hope no one would express that view, but some might—only reinforces the vital importance of us considering how the devolution settlement works.