Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Paul Blomfield (Labour), on Monday, 4 April 2011, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 62 members in total.

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FUNDING FOR ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES COURSES

That this House believes the ability to read, write and speak English is essential for all people living in the UK; recognises that courses of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) play an important role in enabling UK citizens, refugees and others to contribute to public and economic life and to build inclusive and cohesive communities; is concerned by the funding changes to such courses proposed in the Government's Investing in Skills for Sustainable Growth document; notes that the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has yet to publish an equality impact assessment on the funding changes; is particularly concerned about the disproportionate impact on women, who comprise two-thirds of ESOL learners; and calls on the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to modify the proposals to ensure that women currently outside the labour market and on a variety of benefits are not excluded.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

FUNDING FOR ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES COURSES (1706A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Paul Flynn (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 26 April 2011. It has been signed by 5 members in total.

after `English', insert `or Welsh'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1706 

1706A1 

Session

2010-12

Other sponsors

Lord Blunkett

Peter Bottomley

Bob Russell

Pat Glass

Heidi Alexander

Subjects

Ethnic groups

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk