The campaign to win back funding for the Cornish language has won support – from Wales.

A proclamation from the Welsh National Eisteddfod has condemned the Government’s decision to cut funding for the Cornish language.

The formal Proclamation on indigenous languages in Britain and Ireland follows a discussion on language issues by groups from Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, the North of Ireland and Scotland during last week’s National Eisteddfod held in Abergavenny.

Cornwall Council, which has been campaigning against a cut in support for the language, welcomed the support.

Julian German, the Council’s cabinet member for culture and economy, said: ‘We were very disappointed the last Government failed to carry out its responsibility to support the Cornish language but are hopeful that the new Secretary of State will resolve this situation and financial support will soon be forthcoming.’