THE RELOCATION of S4C to Carmarthen has been described as a ‘significant boost’ for the Welsh language and businesses in the area by the Welsh Government’s Economy Minister.
Plaid Cymru AM Simon Thomas contacted the Economy Minister, highlighting the importance of Carmarthen town to the west’s economy.
Mr Thomas said: “S4C has confirmed that, whatever cuts they face in their budget, they will move their HQ from Cardiff to Carmarthen. That, in itself, is very good news, but, of course, in order to develop other industries around that, then we do need to see investment and we need to see confidence in the future of S4C and adequate funding.
“I asked for an update on any news the Welsh Government had received from the Conservative Government in Westminster on cuts to S4C’s budget. I also requested action from the Welsh Government to ensure support for other industries that can be spin-offs from the establishment of S4C in Carmarthen town.”
In response, Edwina Hart AM said: “I think, like you, we very much welcome the decision of S4C to relocate its headquarters to Carmarthen, creating job opportunities locally and also encouraging more people to build around S4C, because I think we’ve seen the examples of where we’ve had a lead—when we had Pinewood in, what companies have come to link in to Pinewood.
“Also, for me, it’s a very significant boost for the Welsh language in that area, which I think is very important for us in terms of what we want in Wales in terms of a bilingual Wales. I also think it’s actually crucial to the future of the language that we have a broadcaster that is there, centred, and has work around it.”
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