UK PARLIAMENT SPONSORING PRESTIGIOUS DEBATING COMPETITION AT THIS YEAR’S URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD

UK Parliament is sponsoring the prestigious debating competition at this year’s Urdd National Eisteddfod (28 May – 2 June) in Builth Wells. The young competitors will be expected to form strong arguments on diverse topics, including some set by the House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee. These topics relate directly to inquiries the Committee is currently conducting: on prison provision in Wales, and the impact of Brexit on Welsh agriculture and trade. David T. C. Davies MP, Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee, said:
“The Welsh language is an important part of our culture. On the Welsh Affairs Committee we are committed to carrying out business in Welsh and English wherever possible, including evidence sessions in Welsh. I am pleased Ben Lake will be representing the Committee at the Urdd. I look forward to him reporting back on how the young participants tackle some of the issues we are considering at the moment.”