"The central theme of the first ICML was the discussion about the term "minority language". It turned out to be a recurring theme in all the conferences that followed. The Scottish organisers were well aware of "the paradoxes and uncertainties" of the definition of the term minority language. "Minority languages were defined as those "at risk" because of a culturally dominant language ... and furthermore they are not usually the languages used in all areas of activity indulged in by their speakers"." (Quoted from paper)