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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Coussins (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Hill of Oareford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 December 2010.


Education: Language Assistants

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the funding for the language assistants programmes run by the British Council is still under review. My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. I declare an interest as chair of the All-Party Group on Modern Languages.
Answer

My Lords, following the spending review, all funded programmes are being closely examined to determine their value for money and contribution to government priorities. I am pleased to confirm that the process has been completed for this scheme, and the language assistants programme will continue to be funded in England over the spending review period.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
723 c1094 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Finance Education Languages Teachers British Council
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk