Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Quirk (Crossbench). It was answered on Tuesday, 6 March 2012.
Universities: European Languages
- Question
- My Lords, can the Minister explain why it is that in the bulk of schools the popularity and take-up of foreign languages is very bad but that in private schools and grammar schools it remains relatively buoyant? Is there a lesson here in some way for the Government?
- Answer
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My Lords, the only lesson I should like to reassure the noble Lord on is that my right honourable friend recognises that language learning in primary schools across our country has declined over the years and that we need to make sure that every child has the access and opportunity to learn a language that gives them the benefit and the advantage of being able to function economically, culturally and happily in the world around them.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 735 c1666
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Admissions Languages Universities
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- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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