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Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What assessment he has made of the effects of English language training for inward investment to the United Kingdom. - None.
Answer

Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the effects of English language training for inward investment to the United Kingdom. [21218] Mr. Greg Knight: None. However studies have shown that the English language is an important factor for many overseas companies when considering an investment location in Europe.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21218; 292 c783W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Curriculum Languages English language Foreign investment in UK