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The Welsh Language Commissioner has announced that an investigation will be conducted to consider how the HM Prison and Probation Service implements its Welsh language scheme. 
Welsh Language Commissioner, Efa Gruffudd Jones, said: 
“As an organisation operating a language scheme, and in accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993, the Prison Service is required to submit a scheme to the Commissioner setting out how it will provide services to the public in Welsh. 

“The Service has recently submitted a revised scheme, in which it commits to improving its provision for prisoners and the public. These commitments build on previous work by the Commissioner, including a report that formed the basis of the previous scheme. 
“In light of recent concerns about the implementation of the scheme, and following a visit to HMP Berwyn this week, where I had the opportunity to discuss the provision with staff and prisoners, I have decided to conduct an investigation into how Welsh is treated across the Prison Service. The aim of the investigation is to ensure that the commitments in the scheme are implemented effectively and lead to significant improvements. 

“As I noted recently, if I do not have certainty or confidence as a regulator that organisations comply with statutory requirements, I will investigate those matters and take decisive action where necessary. 
“I will publish the results of the investigation once it has been completed.”