The SNP Looks to Boost Scots Gaelic - Gàidhealtachd To be Established with Full Government Support’

From The Celtic Language News

The Scottish National Party has liad out plans to secure the future of Gaelic by exploring the creation of a recognised Gaelic-speaking area. 

The party said it will work to ensure Gaelic flourishes throughout the country as well as in its traditional heartlands.

Alasdair Allan, the SNP's candidate for the Western Isles, said the party "fully recognises the massively important contribution the Gaelic tradition has and continues to make to Scotland’s rich culture". He said: "This commitment will be welcomed by both Gaelic and non-Gaelic speaking Scots alike and will be key to encouraging the use of Gaelic in our communities. "We will put our money where our mouth is to encourage the creation of new Gaelic primary and secondary schools across the country with major investment to increase the number of teachers who can teach through Gaelic. 

"We want to increase the range of subjects that can be taught in GME for both a broad general education and in the senior phase of secondary school. 

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