"On 28th March 2003 it was announced that the four main political parties in Wales had signed a language protocol, drawn up by the Welsh Language Board, which provides that the language will not be used as a political football during the election campaign. The parties have agreed to 'foster and support an atmosphere of tolerance and respect between people of different linguistic groups; not to publish any material which may stir up linguistic division or hostility; and not to use words or actions likely to stir up hatred or prejudice.'"

Welsh needs its own thread, as it's being discussed quite a bit on the Gaelic threads, but this information was given in a press release from "Tagh a' Ghàidhlig", elect Gaelic, a campaign "to raise awareness of Gaelic issues during the May Elections Campaign" in Scotland. Tagh a' Ghàidhlig "called for an all-party agreement on the general principles of an anticipated post-election Gaelic Language Bill".

PS if you click on the fairwell to Gaelic link in my message of 30 March, you'll find some songs and poetry added, even though I think it is still labelled a "BS" thread