In 1981 John was responsible for setting up the Government's first grants regime in support of the Welsh Language and in 1988 he was seconded to establish the non-statutory Welsh Language Board.
From 1981 to 1988, John was involved in creating programs for the Welsh language. In 1981, he established the Government's first grants program, and in 1988, he was seconded to found the non-statutory Welsh Language Board.