BBC Democracy Live - Plaid Cymru: 'Act to enable the Welsh language to thrive' 22 January 2014 Last updated at 17:50 Help In leading a debate on the Welsh language, Plaid Cymru's Simon Thomas called on the Welsh Government to act to enable the Welsh language to thrive. He said this needs to be done by, among other things, ensuring that everyone in Wales has the opportunity to learn Welsh, investing in Welsh-medium childcare, increasing the number of pupils receiving the Foundation Phase through the medium of Welsh, and using the potential under the Welsh Language Measure 2011 to set standards for the Welsh language that provide Welsh speakers with stronger rights than those provided by Welsh-language schemes under the Welsh Language Act 1993. The Liberal Democrat Aled Roberts called on the Welsh Government to support Welsh-language heartlands in West Wales by developing an economic strategy for these areas "that reflects their character and is tailored to their needs." The Conservative Suzy Davies called on the Welsh Government to capitalise on the extra funding for Flying Start to improve the promotion of Welsh to young children and their families. First Minister Carwyn Jones said that his government was considering the report and proposed work plan of the Welsh Speaking Communities Task and Finish Group. Chaired by Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, the group considered how to increase the number of Welsh speaking communities.