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The Catalonian government secretary for language policy had no doubt expected to be cross-examined carefully about the level of resistance to the Catalan language amongst non-Catalan speakers.

Mr Bernat Joan i Mari appeared via videolink armed with evidence about the number of academics, consumers and the workforce who speak Catalan. The evidence, he said, showed that the perception of the language had changed and that it was now regarded rather more as an opportunity, not an obstacle.

What Mr Bernat wouldn't, perhaps, have been as prepared for was the unique style of the former First Minister.

"Muchas gracias" said Rhodri Morgan "and sorry about the football."

Enjoy the moment .

*Trans: Sick as a parrot

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